Every year in Kemi, Finland on the Gulf of Bothnia a different architect designs a snow castle which is then brought to life by local constructors. This year’s includes a restaurant, chapel, and hotel. Taking just over a month to create, it is the biggest ever.
Open from January 30 through April 12, weather permitting, you can pay an entrance fee to wander around, book your wedding or christening, enjoy a hot meal with a very cold beer, or for 130 euros ($168 U.S) you can spend the night on a bed made of ice. The temperature inside the structure averages between 5 and 15 degrees
Fahrenheit so once you’re settled in for the night you might to stay. Oh, they do recommend placing your clothes between the arctic sleeping bag and lambskin cover so they’re not frosty in the morning.
A very kid-friendly place, you’ll find a snow slide, labyrinth, and carousel made of ice. For adults, there are various concerts throughout the season. No, during your stay at the snow castle you’ll never be at a loss for something to do. Even the halls are works of art, decorated with three-dimensional ice carvings.
Once the castle closes for the season, it is demolished in order for it to melt faster. There is then a contest to see who will design the structure the following year.
Yep, I’m ready to go. Anyone want to join me?
Open from January 30 through April 12, weather permitting, you can pay an entrance fee to wander around, book your wedding or christening, enjoy a hot meal with a very cold beer, or for 130 euros ($168 U.S) you can spend the night on a bed made of ice. The temperature inside the structure averages between 5 and 15 degrees
Fahrenheit so once you’re settled in for the night you might to stay. Oh, they do recommend placing your clothes between the arctic sleeping bag and lambskin cover so they’re not frosty in the morning.A very kid-friendly place, you’ll find a snow slide, labyrinth, and carousel made of ice. For adults, there are various concerts throughout the season. No, during your stay at the snow castle you’ll never be at a loss for something to do. Even the halls are works of art, decorated with three-dimensional ice carvings.
Once the castle closes for the season, it is demolished in order for it to melt faster. There is then a contest to see who will design the structure the following year.
Yep, I’m ready to go. Anyone want to join me?
3 comments:
Um...nope...I'll wait in town at the local finnish bar for you to come back with the photos
It sounds gorgeous. And I suspect once you're snug in your sleeping bag, it's quite warm. I'll go!
No. Think I'll pass unless they are serving up a whole lot of hot buttered rum. The pic is gorgeous though. Reminds me of Dr. Zhivago, one of my favorite movies.
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