Ice hotels and igloos to get you into the spirit of the new Ghostbusters

The film “Ghostbusters” celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Ivan Reitman’s classic reaches its fifth sequel with the premiere of “Ice Apocalypse”, which hits Brazilian cinemas on April 11th.

The newest sequel to this legendary franchise finds the Spengler family returning to where it all began: the New York City fire department, to join the original “Ghostbusters,” who have developed a top-secret research lab to take their ghost-busting to the next level. .

But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an army of ghosts that casts a deadly chill over the city, “Ghostbusters” new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.

For fans of the film who would like to drop everything to dive into an icy experience, how about a frozen getaway?

With the help of the people at the Booking.com platform, we selected five ice hotels and igloos to inspire travelers to literally get cold (in a good way, of course).

5 hotels to get you in the mood for the new “Ghostbusters”

Icehotel (Jukkasjärvi, Sweden)

Tucked away in the lakes and hills of Sweden, more than 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle, this ice hotel is rebuilt every winter entirely with snow and ice sourced from the Torne River.

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The ice hotel is rebuilt every winter entirely from snow and ice

The accommodation is not just a frozen dwelling, but it was the first ice hotel in the world, and the largest to date. Taking shape from December to April for the past three decades, unique rooms are carved anew before melting away in spring.

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One of the rooms at the Icehotel, in the city of Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

The inspiration behind this year’s version is fairy tales and nature, with detailed drawings of desert landscapes, a beaver dam and the goddess of chocolate. The internal temperature ranges between -5ºC and -8°C and guests sleep in thermal sleeping bags and have access to amenities such as a sauna and a wood-fired hot tub.

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Snowmobile rides are one of the attractions

The region in and around Jukkasjärvi is famous for outdoor winter activities such as sledding and snowmobile safaris. Visitors can book the Kiruna Northern Lights tour with photography session just a short drive away, to experience a natural phenomenon as mysterious as a laser from the “Ghostbusters” proton backpack.

Hotel of Ice Transylvania (Cârțișoara, Romania)

Located in the Făgăraş Mountains, this remote ice hotel in Transylvania, accessible only by cable car, features cozy igloos, an ice restaurant and a priest-blessed church with a cross on the roof.

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Hotel of Ice Transylvania features cozy igloos and even a church

Each year, the frozen waters of Lake Bâlea are transformed into this intricately detailed dwelling, hand-carved by local artisans, where travelers can curl up under warm blankets at night.

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Hotel also has an ice restaurant

For those who enjoy an adrenaline rush, the hotel’s winter park includes a range of activities, from tubing down the surrounding slopes to a boat trip across the frozen lake. Back at the accommodation, the ice restaurant serves traditional cuisine prepared with local ingredients, including Transylvanian trout tartare and buffalo cream cheese.

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The imposing Bran Castle, in the Transylvania region

Another option is to have a drink at the ice bar and enjoy the scenery of snow-capped mountains and icy forests. Although there are no ghosts in sight at this accommodation, visit the nearby medieval fortress of Bran Castle, located high on a cliff, to discover its sinister history steeped in the legend of Count Dracula.

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel (Alta, Norway)

Norway takes the lead when it comes to the country’s most unique nights’ sleep, and an igloo hotel carved out just after the first major winter snowfall is no exception to the rule. The Arctic city of Alta offers the world’s northernmost ice hotel, a masterpiece with ice chandeliers, frozen sculptures and a bar where even the glasses are made of ice.

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This ice hotel is located in the northernmost region of the world

Rebuilt every year, this wonderland features handcrafted igloos and offers a variety of experiences, such as snowshoeing, tobogganing and sledding. Guests can spend a cozy night in a warm sleeping bag while this cozy Travel Proud retreat from Booking.com features a restaurant with a wood-burning stove, a sauna and an outdoor hot tub.

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Interior of the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, in Alta, Norway

In the white desert of the high Arctic region, mystical lights regularly line the night skies, with maps and tours available to discover the Northern Lights. If you want more of a unique experience, the ice chapel can be booked for wedding ceremonies for those who want to commit until death do them part.

Igloo-Dorf Innsbruck Kühtai (Kühtai, Austria)

The cold is omnipresent in this ice village nestled in the Tyrolean mountains. The place offers exclusive accommodation high in the Austrian Alps, surrounded by more than 80 km of ski slopes. A stay at this place isn’t just about facing a night’s sleep on the ice.

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The cold is omnipresent in this ice village nestled in the Tyrolean mountains

The experience includes Swiss fondue, a guided nighttime snowshoe tour under the stars, and a thermal hot tub and sauna.

In the morning, guests can enjoy hot tea served in their sleeping bags and a generous breakfast at a mountainside restaurant before hitting the slopes, with après-ski events hosted in an ice bar filled with spirits potent enough to keep everyone warm until sunrise.

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Interior of the Igloo-Dorf Innsbruck Kühtai, Austria

Guests can also test their creativity and build their own igloo under the direction of experienced guides or carve snow sculptures, transforming compact blocks of ice into works of art. The hotel is a short drive from the city of Innsbruck, a popular winter sports destination, and travelers can book a cable car ride to admire views of the Nordkette region from above.

Lapland Hotels SnowVillage (Kittilä, Finland)

For an Arctic thrill, this snowy village offers travelers a retreat in the western part of Finnish Lapland, close to the Ylläs and Levi ski resorts.

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The ice bar at Lapland Hotels SnowVillage

Created with 350 tons of natural ice and 20 thousand tons of snow, every year a frozen paradise appears with igloos that accommodate up to five people and a restaurant made of crystalline ice, all decorated with ice sculptures illuminated in the colors of the Northern Lights.

This year’s theme is Norse mythology, with goblins in the interior corridors, rooms watched over by Norse gods and an ice bar carved with Odin’s throne, where all drinks are served over ice.

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Interior of one of the igloos at Lapland Hotels SnowVillage

When it’s time to sleep, you can curl up in a fleece-lined sleeping bag, while a heated lounge on the other side features bathing facilities, a sauna and a restaurant serving hot soups next to a roaring log fire, guaranteed to bring guests back to life.