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Five Ice Hotels Turn Winter 2026/27 Into an Arctic and Alpine Adventure

Martina / October 21, 2026

Five ice and snow hotels across Norway, Sweden, Finland and Switzerland are preparing distinctive winter stays combining frozen bedrooms with dining and outdoor adventures. Seasonal openings begin in December, while permanent ice accommodation offers alternatives beyond the winter calendar. The properties include Sweden’s ICEHOTEL, Finland’s Arctic SnowHotel, Norway’s Sorrisniva and Snowhotel 365, and Switzerland’s Iglu-Dorf

Ytri Island Retreat Opens a New Arctic Luxury Frontier

Martina / August 13, 2026

Norway’s luxury tourism landscape has gained a striking new addition as Ytri Island Retreat opens on Husøya in the remote Træna archipelago, bringing high-end hospitality to one of the most isolated stretches of the Helgeland coast. The 38-room-and-suite property officially opened on April 23, 2026, and is designed for year-round operation. Alongside accommodation, it offers

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Norway Northern Lights Train Takes Travellers Deep Into Arctic Wilderness From Narvik

Martina / August 7, 2026

Norway is giving winter travellers an extraordinary way to search for the Aurora Borealis aboard a dedicated Northern Lights Train departing from Narvik and travelling along the historic Ofoten Railway into the Arctic mountains. Operated as a tourism experience by Arctic Train, the evening journey carries passengers away from Narvik’s urban lights toward Katterat, a