Sweden Unfolded: Castles, Coastlines, and Culture - Jukkasjärvi

Stop: Jukkasjärvi – Icehotel Far above the Arctic Circle in Jukkasjärvi, the world-famous Icehotel offers one of Sweden’s most extraordinary stays. Rebuilt every winter from blocks of ice cut from the nearby Torne River, the hotel is as much an art installation as it is a place to sleep. Each room is uniquely designed by artists from around the world, with ice sculptures, carvings, and glowing light effects transforming the interiors into dreamlike spaces. Guests can spend the night in thermal sleeping bags on ice beds covered with reindeer hides, waking up to warm lingonberry juice. Beyond the rooms, the Icehotel features an ice bar, an ice chapel, and art exhibitions, all sculpted from crystal-clear ice. For those preferring a more conventional stay, warm rooms and chalets are also available year-round. Experiences extend beyond the hotel itself: dog sledding, northern lights tours, and snowmobiling across frozen landscapes all make Jukkasjärvi a true Arctic adventure. Staying at the Icehotel is less about comfort in the traditional sense and more about embracing a once-in-a-lifetime moment—an unforgettable highlight on any Swedish road trip. #mytraveldiary