Open doors
Welcome to a cosy autumn evening at Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos!
19 September 2026, 18:00-21:00
During the evening, you can try ice sculpting and take a peek inside our ice storage, where ice is preserved for the upcoming snow hotel season. The evening culminates in an ice sculpting show and a spectacular fire show.
There is also plenty to do around the area at your own pace. Sip drinks served in glasses made of ice at the Pop-up Ice Bar, grill a sausage by the fire, and take part in a quiz and prize draw.
Free entry.
Ice sculpting show at 20:15
Watch up close as ice takes shape in the hands of a skilled sculptor and transforms into an impressive work of art.
Evening programme
18:00-20:00 | Explore activities around the area
Visit the different activity points and enjoy the programme at your own pace. More information below.
18:00 & 19:00 | Introduction to the Arctic SnowHotel at Visiting point
Learn more about Arctic SnowHotel and how the snow hotel is rebuilt from scratch every winter. The snow hotel opens annually on 15 December.
The presentation is held in English at 18:00 and in Finnish at 19:00.
18:30 & 19:30 | Visit the ice storage
Go behind the scenes and discover how we preserve ice and snow for the upcoming snow hotel season.
The presentation is held in English at 18:30 and in Finnish at 19:30.
20:15 | Ice sculpting show
See how ice is transformed into an impressive sculpture.
20:45 | Fire show
The evening culminates in a spectacular fire show.
We reserve the right to make changes to the program.
Explore at your own pace
Ice sculpting workshop
Try ice sculpting yourself in our free workshop and let your creativity take over.
Pop-up Ice Bar
Enjoy drinks served in real ice glasses at the Pop-up Ice Bar.
Floating lean-to
Grill a sausage by the fire at our atmospheric floating lean-to. Complimentary sausages and juice are available for the first 500 guests.
Take a peek inside a glass igloo
Step inside a glass igloo and see what it looks like from the inside.
Fire show at 20:45
To end the evening, fire takes centre stage. Enjoy a spectacular show as flames and skilled performers create an unforgettable finale to the autumn evening.
Area map
Don’t miss the open doors offer
During the open doors evening, you can book a night in a twin glass igloo for the special price of €99 per night. You can also add a meal to your booking for €39 per person.
The offer is available for purchase only on site during the event and applies to stays between 19 Sep and 31 Oct 2026.
Restaurants and bars
Kota Restaurant
- Dinner seating at 19:00
- Price: €69/adult, €35/child
- View the menus and book a table in advance >>
Sky Bar
- Open from 18:00 to 21:00
- Enjoy drinks and take in the views through the glass roof.