Opening of this year's Ice Hotel in Northern Sweden
The first snow has fallen in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, and the planning and construction of this year’s winter ice hotel are in full swing. Out of a total of 135 applicants from 23 different countries, 24 artists from 15 countries have now been selected to create Icehotel 33.
Located 200 kilometres north of the Arctic circle, the Ice Hotel first created in 1989 is partially rebuilt each year in a new shape with the help of architects and artists
Each year, parts of the establishment located above the polar circle in Jukkasjärvi, is rebuilt with new rooms and new designs using only carved ice and snow from the surroundings.
At the end of November, the artists will gather at Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi. Together with the production and construction crew, they will build a 2,890 m2 seasonal hotel consisting of 12 art suites, 24 ice rooms, and 1 ceremonial hall.
Luca Roncoroni, Creative Director, says: “Icehotel 33 will be amazing for many reasons! Not only because artists from all over the world will create unique experiences in ice and snow, but also because we were finally able to hold an open international competition again. It has been a challenge to pick only 12 concepts out of so many great ideas, and we want to give a big thank you to every single artist who sent a submission. We are eager to welcome the artists in Jukkasjärvi at the end of November. Icehotel 33 will truly be a unique experience.”
