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 Dress for the Weather
Being properly dressed for the arctic environment is the key to being able
to enjoy to the full all the fantastic experiences that await you at
ICEHOTEL. A comfortable inland climate prevails in Jukkasjärvi.
When planning your visit here, you should think in terms of the layer
principle. The idea behind wearing several layers of clothing is that air
spaces are formed between the layers. These air spaces serve to both
insulate and ventilate. Avoid cotton clothing, since cotton binds moisture
and therefore has the effect of chilling you instead of warming.
Winter outer clothing
such as warm overalls, warm shoes or boots, hat and mitts is included in
your stay at ICEHOTEL - free of charge
(both
cold and warm accommodation). In addition to this it is very good to bring
the "base layer" or thermal
underwear
meaning long-johns and long-sleeved undershirt, woolen and fleece
sweaters, scarf and your own
gloves/mittens, as well as plenty of socks and
woolen socks.
How to dress
A good hat is essential. It should protect not only the head but also the
ears and neck. Gloves should give good
protection to the hands while at the
same time allowing adequate freedom of movement and feel.
Choose footwear that is somewhat larger than normal to allow space for socks
and/or insoles. This results in a
warming air layer inside the shoe or boot
to keep you warm for longer. Additional clothing is used at very low
temperatures. A down jacket or a thick fleece or wool sweater serves as an
effective extra garment.
Base layer
The layer nearest to the body needs to transport moisture away. Choose
underwear in a synthetic material, wool
or a wool mix. Mid-layer. The
purpose of the mid-layer is to reinforce and regulate heat insulation and
transport
moisture away. Fleece, preferably windproof, makes an excellent
mid-layer.
Outer shell
The purpose of the outer shell is to provide protection against wet and wind
in combination with the other layers.
The material should breathe and permit
full freedom of movement.
Convenient on-site shopping
At the ICEHOTEL store you will find micro fleece and fleece under
layers, warm fleece sweaters, ICEHOTEL
nightcaps
in fleece, woolen socks, hats, mittens, balaclavas and much more. You can
order the equipment you will
need
at the same time as you book your visit. The items will be delivered to you
when you check in.
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