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‘Game of Thrones’ themed ice hotel opens in Finland

Published 5:41 AM EST, Tue January 9, 2018
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<strong>Ice kingdom:</strong> HBO Nordic has teamed up with Lapland Hotels SnowVillage to create a "Game of Thrones" themed ice hotel located in the resort of Kittilä, Finland.
Ice kingdom: HBO Nordic has teamed up with Lapland Hotels SnowVillage to create a "Game of Thrones" themed ice hotel located in the resort of Kittilä, Finland.
courtesy Lapland Hotels
<strong>Frozen art: </strong>The hotel is made entirely of snow and ice and includes various "Game of Thrones" related sculptures, including a recreation of Braavos' Hall of Faces.
Frozen art: The hotel is made entirely of snow and ice and includes various "Game of Thrones" related sculptures, including a recreation of Braavos' Hall of Faces.
courtesy Lapland Hotels
<strong>Arctic experience: </strong>Each room features an ice sculpture related to the popular TV series, such as this nightmare-inducing White Walker.
Arctic experience: Each room features an ice sculpture related to the popular TV series, such as this nightmare-inducing White Walker.
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<strong>Unique rooms: </strong>Temperatures inside the hotel are around  minus 5 C (23 F), so guests are provided with thermal sleeping bags to keep them warm.
Unique rooms: Temperatures inside the hotel are around minus 5 C (23 F), so guests are provided with thermal sleeping bags to keep them warm.
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<strong>Special passageways:</strong> Designed by professional ice sculptors from around the world, the snow hotel also has many corridors filled with striking snow and ice art.
Special passageways: Designed by professional ice sculptors from around the world, the snow hotel also has many corridors filled with striking snow and ice art.
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<strong>Certified guests:</strong> Ten of the hotel's 24 rooms are suites for guests staying overnight, and those who bed down receive a diploma to commemorate their stay.
Certified guests: Ten of the hotel's 24 rooms are suites for guests staying overnight, and those who bed down receive a diploma to commemorate their stay.
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<strong>Spectacular spaces:</strong> Guests also receive a guided tour inside the SnowVillage, which has its own impressive Arctic bar.
Spectacular spaces: Guests also receive a guided tour inside the SnowVillage, which has its own impressive Arctic bar.
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<strong>Cool bar: </strong>Drinks at the on-site bar are served in glasses carved from ice and there's even a dragon standing guard.
Cool bar: Drinks at the on-site bar are served in glasses carved from ice and there's even a dragon standing guard.
courtesy Lapland Hotels
<strong>Frosty dining: </strong>There's an onsite restaurant with reindeer on the menu, as well as tables and chairs made of ice.
Frosty dining: There's an onsite restaurant with reindeer on the menu, as well as tables and chairs made of ice.
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<strong>Memorable excursion: </strong>Travelers can book an overnight visit at the snow hotel, which took around a month to build, or simply take a day trip to the SnowVillage.
Memorable excursion: Travelers can book an overnight visit at the snow hotel, which took around a month to build, or simply take a day trip to the SnowVillage.
courtesy Lapland Hotels
<strong>Dramatic formations:</strong> The many impressive ice sculptures on display include an ice throne, a dragon-shaped ice slide, dragons and direwolves.
Dramatic formations: The many impressive ice sculptures on display include an ice throne, a dragon-shaped ice slide, dragons and direwolves.
courtesy Lapland Hotels
<strong>Westeros reimagined: </strong>While it's been constructed yearly since 2000, this is the first time the SnowVillage has included a "Game of Thrones" themed section.
Westeros reimagined: While it's been constructed yearly since 2000, this is the first time the SnowVillage has included a "Game of Thrones" themed section.
courtesy Lapland Hotels
<strong>Limited run: </strong>The SnowVillage opened for the season in December and bookings are available up until April, 2018.
Limited run: The SnowVillage opened for the season in December and bookings are available up until April, 2018.
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