Ice Hotel
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The Fagaras Mountains provide a perfect backdrop for the stunning Lake Balea Ice Hotel. Its remote location, at over 2000m can be reached only by cable car in the winter making it an exclusive 10-14 room hotel. Set amidst breathtaking scenery the Ice Hotel is rebuilt every year - so no two years are the same.
Typically temperatures range from -2 to +2 degrees, the ice beds are covered with reindeer fur, with mattresses placed on top for comfort. Bedding, further furs and specialist sleeping bags are all provided, with bathroom facilities nearby. This all makes for a surprisingly cosy night's sleep, especially if you indulge in a nightcap at the sub-zero Ice bar where inevitably the glasses are made of ice. There is a special Ice Hotel set menu in the evening, which needs to be booked in advance or you can defrost with a meal at the Lake Balea Chalet.
There are plenty of activities on offer from sledging to riding on a snow mobile (all activities listed below), and the splendid Ice Church is a short walk away for anyone in the mood for an icy prayer. The breath-taking views and silent nights with bright stars overhead make a visit to the Ice Hotel a truly memorable stay.
| Snow Mobiling (per 15 min.) | £20 |
| Ice Sculpting (per hour) lesson | £25 |
| Ice Skating (per hour) | £7 |
| Sledging (per hour) | £7 |
| Off Piste Skiing available (byo) | Free |
*prices are £ estimates
Dining at the Ice Hotel
A "must do" experience for anyone visiting the Ice Hotel with 2 courses actually serviced on Ice plates! The food is surprisingly delicious and the atmosphere is truly unique. If you would like any variations on the menu's below simply let us know and we are more than happy to do all we can to accommodate your requirements.
Ice Hotel Menu (£40 per person)
Smoked salmon egg cream, dijon mustard sauce and toast
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Cream of carrot soup with croutons
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Medallion of beef, in a white wine sauce, peppers, sprouts and mashed potato with rosemary
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Ice Hotel Desert Special
Ice Hotel Vegetarian Menu (£40 per person)
Pasta salad with vegetables
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Cream of Carrot soup with croutons
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Potato Gratin with tomato, nuts and rosemary
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Ice Hotel Desert Special
Please note: due to the remote nature of the Ice Hotel, there is always a small possibility that harsh weather conditions may force us to adjust the itinerary or even prevent us from taking you to the Ice Hotel. Our itinerary is structured to allow flexibility if necessary and to date all our clients have successfully reached and stayed in the Ice Hotel, but it is important that you are aware of the potential risk, no matter how unlikely.
| Season | % of clients unable to stay at the Ice Hotel | % of clients with adjusted itineraries |
| 2007/08 | 0% | 0% |
| 2008/09 | 0% | 0% |
| 2009/10 | 0% | 6.6% |
