Feeling Game of Thrones withdrawals? Well have no fear. Just take a quick trip to Finland and you can get your fix, where a Game of Thrones-themed ice hotel is open for the season. The Lapland Hotels Snow Village is no gimmick either. The entirely made-of-ice palace was created in collaboration with HBO Nordic, so it’s about as authentic as you can get…in the real world, at least.
The actual concept of an ice hotel isn’t revolutionary, but one themed after Game of Thrones takes it to a whole new level. This massive ice creation includes rooms, a bar, chapel and restaurant, all with decorations inspired from the show.
Bookings are limited, since there are only 14 bedrooms and 10 suites, but the rooms feature intricately carved images from GOT and of course you get to use the ice bar and see all of the other sick ice sculptures, like a dragon overlooking the bar. If you’re lucky, you’ll get the room with a White Walker staring at you as you sleep. Cozy.
Finland isn’t exactly a casual weekend getaway and the SnowVillage is only open until April 2018, but if you’re really craving a GOT experience while patiently awaiting Season eight, spring break under the northern lights could be an idea.