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

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

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]

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…