Lapland Hotels SnowVillage: 'Game of Thrones' ice hotel opens in Finland

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Lapland Hotels SnowVillage: 'Game of Thrones' ice hotel opens in Finland

By Krisinda Merhi
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Calling all die-hard Game of Thrones fans.

Have you ever wanted to face The Mountain, sleep in a ship bound for Pentos, or sit on the Iron Throne? Well now you can.

And you need not travel beyond the wall to to do so. But, you will need to travel north. Into Finnish Lapland, to be specific. Located in Kittila, an hour-and-a-half flight from Helsinki, Finland's capital, is Lapland Hotels SnowVillage. The hotel, made entirely of ice and snow, will transport you directly into the world of crows and walkers.

Built in collaboration with HBO Nordic, the hotel boasts 24 Game of Thrones-themed rooms designed by professional ice sculptors from Russia, Ukraine, Latvia and Poland. As well as the Braavosi hall of faces made entirely of ice (as if it wasn't eerie enough?) and an Ice "Iron" Throne awaiting the one-true-king, the village has suites for guests to stay in. Each room has a unique GoT-themed sculpture, including the animal crests of each house and a giant White Walker to help you sleep soundly.

Snooze with a White Walker.

Snooze with a White Walker.Credit: Tuomas Kurtakko/laplandhotels.com

If that isn't chilling enough, the inside temperature is a comfortable -5 degrees. But don't worry, the hotel promises guests a warm sleeping bag and cup of mulled berry juice in the morning to offset any cold that has set in overnight.

For the more faint-hearted, the village offers various activities that are just as exciting. "You don't necessarily need to stay overnight to enjoy the village," Jari Porri, the destination manager of Lapland Hotels SnowVillage, told Conde Nast Traveller. "There are plenty of activities here for visitors including an ice sculpture workshop, reindeer rides, as well as husky and snowmobile safaris."

Visitors can also enjoy an authentic local three-course meal in the ice restaurant, including staples like reindeer and arctic char. The Ice Bar also promises a unique experience, as guests are encouraged to down vodka shots. But if you're hoping to sip your drinks out of regal gold goblets, prepare to be disappointed. Instead glasses are made of ice. At least your drink will never get warm.

For those looking to declare their love for all the Seven Kingdoms to see, the village also has a chapel. Seasonally, the chapel sees 40-50 weddings. Let's just hope couples don't suffer a similar fate as the Starks did during the Red Wedding.

Entry to the SnowVillage is $23 (€15) and rooms start at $250 (€165); the hotel is open until April 8.

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