Facts at A Glance

Adrian Günter built his first igloo in 1996, to better enjoy the mountain and first powder snow of the day. Following an avalanche of interest from friends wanting to sample an igloo night, he increased the number of igloos and opened the "small world in white" in 2005, with 6 villages across Andorra, Switzerland and Germany now accepting guests.

Moving three thousand tons of snow every December to build each village, Adrian invites Inuit artists from Canada to craft sculptures inside each village. With only an ice pick, motor saw and shovel, artists produce seals, arctic wolves, polar bears and whales as well as swirling designs and patterns illuminated by candle light to look over the guests from the walls.

Every village is equipped with a large igloo hotel lobby and bar where the evening meal of gruyere fondue and 'vin chaud' is served. The top range Romantic Igloo Suites with a private whirlpool even include their own toilet, although you'll not want to spend too long sitting on the seat! The villages are open from Christmas day through to the beginning of April each year, snow conditions permitting. You can visit 5 unique Igloo Villages in Davos - Klosters, Engelberg-Titlis, Gstaad, St. Moritz and Zermatt in Switzerland.

LOCATIONS

5 Locations in Switzerland

Davos – Klosters
The vacation paradise of the Grisons has so much to offer with its splendid nature and booming towns. Its people are deeply rooted in local tradition, but at the same time open-minded and cosmopolitan. Starting this winter an Igloo Village will be built in Parsenn Hauptertäli. Artists will decorate the sleeping facilities of the Romantic Igloos where you can spend a romantic night with your loved one. A particular highlight is the sauna and whirlpool at 2620m above sea level.

Engelberg-Titlis
Surrounded by wild, romantic scenery in a wonderful location with breathtaking views of the Central Swiss mountains. Here you can Admire the works of art created by real Inuit (Eskimo) artists inside the igloos. The Igloo Village in Engelberg can be reached quickly and easily from Lucerne, Zurich, Basel and Bern.

Gstaad
Gstaad is located in south western Switzerland, bordering in the French-speaking part of the country. The region can be reached easily by train from Lake Thun, Lake Geneva or the Gruyère area. The Gstaad Igloo Village is located at approx. 1550 meters above sea level on the Eggli mountain near Gstaad. The view of the snow-capped Bern, Fribourg and Vaud Alps as well as the Gelten and Diablerets Glaciers are a mountain lover's paradise.

Zermatt
Zermatt lies at the base of the Matterhorn in the Valais Alps of southern Switzerland, at 1600m above sea level. You can get to Zermatt by train or taxi and from this incredible car-free town, in which carriages and cars are the main modes of transport, the Gornergrat railway will take you straight to Igloo Village.

FACILITIES
  • Restaurant
  • Iglounge (lounge)
  • Outdoor Heated Pool
  • Conference room capacity for 20+ guests
  • Wedding Chapel
Please Note:
  • the hotel is not heated at all
  • whirlpools and sauna are heated with electricity
  • led or candles are used for lights
  • no shower
  • no flush on the toilet
  • no running water at all
  • no washing machine for the dishes
  • cheese fondue is the main dish
  • organic plates for food

Romance Packages:

Please inquire about a romance package to suit.