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Swiss Igloo Hotels

I'm not sure why no one has thought of this before; build a few igloos at the top of a ski resort, throw in some fur covered beds and some "hotel" staff, then rent them out to skiers who want to spend a night on the slopes.

It's brilliant and simple.

Iglu-Dorf has constructed five "igloo villages" on five mountaintops across the Swiss Alps. Each village has a general sauna or whirlpool, a bar, and Swiss chefs who will prepare fondue for dinner.

Not all igloos are created equal, however. There are four levels of rooms; Standard, Romantic, Romantic Plus, and the top-of-the-line, Romantic Suite which includes a private bathroom and whirlpool for just 339 euros a night.

If you get the chance, check out some of the cool photographs and videos on the website. I'd love to try it out myself, but only for one night. I'm sure those babies get real cold inside!

Filed under: Skiing, Switzerland, Hotels and Accommodations, Camping

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