Iglu-Dorf Zermatt

The temporary hotels are newly built every year and open in mid-December. © Iglu-Dorf Zermatt

True fans of winter splendor can't miss this spectacular hotel in ice and snow. After all, it is not only surrounded by it - it is made of it. Every winter, the beautiful igloo villages are created again in selected locations in nature. This winter they can be found in Davos, Klosters, Gstaad & Zermatt in Switzerland, in Germany on the Zugspitze and in Austria near Innsbruck, in Kühtai. Guests sleep in their own igloos, kept warm by expedition sleeping bags, thermal mats and mulled wine. They also warm up in the sauna or, in some cases, in the private whirlpool. The restaurant tempts with hearty delicacies. Keyword: cheese fondue. 

Iglu-Dorf Zermatt
Rotenboden, Gornergrat Ski Resort, Zermatt, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
Web: iglu-village.com
Tel.: +41 41 612 27 28
Price: Igloo incl. half board from €525

Panorama Glass Lodge

Thanks to their design, the cabins offer privacy. There are also curtains for that little bit of extra privacy. © Panorama Glass Lodge

Breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Plus the view of the northern lights from the bed. And all around the seemingly endless expanse of the highlands ... The Panorama Glass Lodge in Iceland guarantees unforgettable days and nights. The individual cabins are equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Plus, there's a private hot tub on the terrace and a kitchenette. Despite their floor-to-ceiling windows, the individual lodges offer maximum privacy.

Panorama Glass Lodge
Þingskálavegur, 851, Iceland
Web: panoramaglasslodge.com
Tel.: +354 768 8821
Price: Lodge from €580

Arctic Snow Hotel

The view upwards is unrestricted - here you sleep under millions of stars or under mystical northern lights. © Arctic Snow Hotel & Glass Igloos

At Arctic Snow Hotel, you'll experience ice and snow in all its forms. While snowflakes are floating down from the sky and fascinating northern lights are dancing through the dark, you take a sip from the ice glass, breathe deeply and dive into Arctic adventures - or simply snuggle up in the cozy bed and watch the celestial spectacle while lying down. The glass domes of the igloos make it possible. If you want to get even closer to the nature of Lapland, you also have the possibility to spend the night in a "real" igloo made of ice and snow. The unique Snow Sauna will warm your heart again. Tip: For particularly hot-blooded couples, there is even a wedding chapel made of snow.

Arctic Snow Hotel
Lehtoahontie 27, 97220 Sinettä, Finland
Web: arcticsnowhotel.fi
Tel: +358 40 8453774
Price: doubles from approx. €280

Icehotel

The Icehotel opened its doors back in 1989, making it one of the oldest of its kind. © Martin Smedsen/Icehotel

Is it a hotel? Is it an art exhibition? It's both. The Icehotel in Sweden functions as a gallery, but it's also a resort that offers guests overnight stays in the world's largest and oldest hotel made of ice. From December to April, guests can spend extraordinary nights here on reindeer skins and in warm expedition sleeping bags. The Icehotel 365 is the only hotel in the world that offers year-round living in ice and snow. In addition to an Experience Room and a bar, there are art and deluxe suites. Good to know: Also part of the resort are warm chalets and hotel rooms. After all, even the most spectacular hotels don't want their guests to freeze to death ...

Icehotel
Marknadsvägen 63, 981 91 Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
Web: icehotel.com
Tel.: +46 980 668 00
Price: Ice Room for up to 4 people from approx. €642

Tierra Patagonia

Patagonia is considered one of the most breathtaking destinations for outdoor enthusiasts. Luxurious home base: the Tierra Patagonia. © Tierra Patagonia

A semi-arid desert climate with an average temperature of 6 degrees Celsius guarantees that outdoor enthusiasts will not find Patagonia too hot. The best conditions to get active. Tierra Patagonia is not one of the most spectacular hotels in ice and snow, but one with a view of the snowy peaks of Torres del Paine. Located on the edge of a lake, it surprises with its curved architecture. This allows for breathtaking views and gives the hotel a special vibe. Bar, restaurant, spa, library, infinity pool and sauna complete the architectural masterpiece.

Tierra Patagonia
On the edge of Torres del Paine National Park, Torres de Paine, Chile
Web: tierrahotels.com
Tel.: +56 2 3252 5950
Price: doubles for 3 nights incl. full board from approx. €7,000