It’s undoubtedly one of the coolest hotels in the world, and Sweden’s ICEHOTEL has just launched its 32nd incarnation with a touch of royal magic. The world’s first hotel built out of snow and ice has ...

Looking to escape? Here’s a recent trip local readers took to Japan. Check it out, then find more reader travel inspiration at www.mercurynews.com/tag/wish-you-were-here/.

At a hotel known as Arctic Bath deep in Swedish Lapland, natural beauty, cold weather, and all-encompassing silence are key design elements. Consider a trip to this magical destination if you're ...

The hotel’s Main Hall chandeliers were created using 1,000 hand-polished ice crystals. o omotolani Follow The Ice Hotel, located on the riverbank in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, reopened its doors in December ...

Icehotel Sweden has unveiled the designs for its latest collection of suites made from ice and snow that guests can stay in this winter. Tucked away in the idyllic town of Jukkasjärvi, 200km above the ...

It’s the original pop-up: Northern Sweden’s ICEHOTEL was the world’s first hotel made of snow and ice when it opened back in 1989. Now, after 27 years of being built and rebuilt each winter, northern ...

Whether staying in a hotel made entirely out of ice and snow sounds like a dream or a nightmare, there’s no denying that it’s a rare experience. And while the original ice hotel opened in Sweden in ...

Scandinavia's newest highly anticipated luxury hotel, Arctic Bath, is finally welcoming guests. The construction of Arctic Bath was announced two years ago — and now the architectural marvel floats on ...