Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel: Visiting by Day vs. an Overnight Stay [2026-2027]

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel: Visiting by Day vs. an Overnight Stay [2026-2027]

ByAllison Green

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…

17 Amazing Things to Do in Alta in Winter [2026-2027]

17 Amazing Things to Do in Alta in Winter [2026-2027]

ByAllison Green

Snow-covered mountains and plateaus that glitter in the sun by day and cast a beautiful backdrop for the aurora at night: these are my memories of visiting Alta, Norway this past winter. I had an amazing time visiting Alta in early February and found that it far exceeded my expectations — so I felt quite…

Rovaniemi in March: Too Late For a Winter Visit? [My Thoughts]

Rovaniemi in March: Too Late For a Winter Visit? [My Thoughts]

ByAllison Green

If you’re wondering whether visiting Rovaniemi in March will still give you the classic winter experience, I’m here to answer with a pretty strong yes — only that there are a few things you ought to keep in mind. From my experience, March is a bit of a transitional month in the Arctic. The region…