Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live like an Eskimo?
The Iglu-Dorf hotel chain can give you a sense of giving the five IGLO holiday 'villages' in the Alps that are made entirely of snow and ice that are rebuilt every year.
Temperatures inside are cold – between -2C and +2C – and even the beds are carved out of snow. But guests are equipped with expedition sleeping bags that keep them good to temperatures of -40C and the rooms are equipped with thermal mats, electric lights and USB current connectors.
They can also heat up in a whirlpool outside.
There are three Igloo villages in Switzerland, in Davos (2500 m above sea level), Gstaad (1,900m) and Zermatt (2,700m); one in Austria, in Innsbruck (2,000 m); and one in Germany, at Zugspitze (2,600m).
The igloos are all connected by a corridor system that offers shelter against the elements – and the structures are so firm that “you could drive a snow shearer over them and nothing would happen.”
The Iglu-Dorf hotel chain has five IGLO holiday 'villages' in the Alps that are completely made of snow and ice. There are three Igloo villages in Switzerland, in Davos (2500 m above sea level), Gstaad (shown above, 1,900 m) and Zermatt (2,700 m); one in Austria, in Innsbruck (2,000 m); and one in Germany, at Zugspitze (2,600m)
Temperatures in the iglu -dorf hotels are cold -to -2c and +2c -and even the beds are carved out of snow. But guests are equipped with expedition -sleeping bags that keep them good to temperatures of -40C. Displayed on the left is a striking suite, and on the right is the 'classic' fairytale Igloo option
They are also easy to see, with the walls decorated with complicated sculptures made by international artists.
Guests, from solo travelers to families, can choose to stay away from the main complex in a 'classic', fairy -tale igloo, or splash on a suite that comes with a private toilet and whirlpool and champagne and aperitif trays.
Regardless of the choice, everyone gets tea in the morning.
The sites also have restaurants and bars that serve Glühwein, fresh fondues and 'different snacks'; saunas; And at Davos, Gstaad and Zermatt there are 'cozy Kotas', wooden huts with open burning.
However, there are no showers in one of the villages.
The walls are decorated with complicated sculptures made by international artists
Guests can enjoy a Tipple in the ice bar, depicted, which will certainly remain cooled
The Igloo villages contain whirlpools (left) and saunas (right)
The sites have restaurants with fresh fondues and 'different snacks'
Iglu-Dorf also offers activities for guests, including skiing, snowshoeing tours and a mystery Igloo adventure, where a maximum of 12 people can put together instructions spread in the village.
What do guests say? TripAdvisor users generally agree that the experience of staying in a village of Igloo is unforgettable, but warns that you must be prepared for a lack of comfort – and the very cold temperatures.
User 'Thaisfuncia' said for example: 'It is a great experience, but not at all comfortable. But I have to say it's an experience! 'While' Nytrydr 'noted:' So, so cold. I know it is an igloo, but it was still uncomfortably cold to sleep there. '
Iglu-Dorf says: 'Enjoy some downtime! The five Igloo villages nestle between the mountains, where one night in the snow becomes a unique experience. The snow hotels offer comfort in the lap of nature with a restaurant, bar, whirlpool/sauna. Ideal for loved ones, families and friends – Relaxation is guaranteed. '
Rooms cost around (£ 475/$ 600) per night. Visit www.iglu-dorf.com/en.
