Walk through an entire hotel fashioned from snow and ice on this guided tour from Levi. Learn how the SnowVillage is rebuilt each winter, explore themed suites, and warm up with a soup lunch in the heated restaurant.
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You step from the van into a hush of cold that feels deliberate — the air bites, boots crunch on packed snow, and an entrance carved of blue-white ice frames the path ahead. Your guide gestures toward corridors of sculpted walls where light refracts like low winter sun, and every room reads like a temporary cathedral shaped by hand.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking on flat, compacted snow. Comfortable mobility recommended for extended standing.
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History
The SnowVillage is an annual, site-specific project created by ice artists and builders each winter; its design and room themes change yearly, reflecting contemporary ice-sculpting trends and local motifs.
Conservation
Visitors should avoid touching sculptures and stay on marked paths; the SnowVillage emphasizes low-impact visitation and the ephemeral nature of ice construction.
Reserve your spot on the SnowVillage Experience from Levi today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Dress for sub-zero temps
Layered, insulated outerwear and waterproof boots keep you comfortable; temperatures inside the SnowVillage remain below freezing.
Protect your camera gear
Cold drains batteries quickly — bring spares in an inside pocket and avoid frequent temperature swings to prevent lens fogging.
Follow the guide’s lead
Do not touch sculptures; guided tours point out delicate details and the best photo spots while protecting the art.
Plan for transit time
The drive from Levi is about 30–40 minutes each way — factor that into your schedule, especially in winter light conditions.
Insulated winter parka
A warm, windproof parka keeps core temperature stable during outdoor transit and while viewing the ice rooms.
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Insulated, waterproof boots
Protects feet from cold and wet conditions on packed snow and icy surfaces.
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Thermal base layers and warm hat
Layering retains heat during the cold walk to and brief time inside the SnowVillage.
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Spare camera batteries and a small tripod
Cold rapidly reduces battery life; a tripod helps capture sharp images in low, diffuse light.
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