Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel: Visiting by Day vs. an Overnight Stay [2026]

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel: Visiting by Day vs. an Overnight Stay [2026]

Of all the things I wanted to do on my winter trip to Alta, visiting the famous Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel was at the top of my list! Besides seeing the Northern lights, of course. I’ve been to several ice hotels around the Arctic, including the Ice Domes in Tromsø, IceHotel 365 in Jukkasjärvi, and the…

Svalbard in Winter: What to Know + 17 Fun Things to Do [2026 Update]

Svalbard in Winter: What to Know + 17 Fun Things to Do [2026 Update]

Endless nights livened up by candles and string lights underneath a galaxy of stars and streaking auroras. Pastel blue light washing over snow-capped mountains with not a tree in sight. Brilliant sun shining day and night above snow-covered tundras, pristine nature marred only by a few snowmobile tracks showing the path to adventure. Believe it…

9 Best Northern Lights Hotels in Norway to Chase the Aurora

9 Best Northern Lights Hotels in Norway to Chase the Aurora

Seeing the Northern lights is a true bucket list must, and the part of Norway north of the Arctic Circle is one of the best places in the world to tick it off your list! You can just as easily see the Northern Lights elsewhere in Northern Europe, like Swedish hotels or Finland glass igloos…

The Best Time to Visit Tromsø By Season [Weather, Activities, Light, etc.]

The Best Time to Visit Tromsø By Season [Weather, Activities, Light, etc.]

From midnight sun and never-ending daylight to Northern lights and snow-coated landscapes, Tromso is a unique destination that feels like many different places at once. It changes its identity a bit as it changes its seasons. From the endless energetic summer sunshine to the spectacular beauty of the few dim hours of winter twlight you…

Where to Stay in Alta: 9 Unique Hotels, Igloos, & Aurora Cabins!

Where to Stay in Alta: 9 Unique Hotels, Igloos, & Aurora Cabins!

While Tromsø often steals the show when it comes to Norway’s Arctic winter offerings, Alta is slowly emerging as a great alternative destination away from the crowds. You can do all the same things in Alta in winter as you can in Tromsø, while saving some serious money on hotels, which are a lot more…