scorecardThis futuristic hotel is going to be built at the base of a glacier in remote, northern Norway - and it looks like it's straight out of a sci-fi movie
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This futuristic hotel is going to be built at the base of a glacier in remote, northern Norway - and it looks like it's straight out of a sci-fi movie

The circular frame of the hotel will extend from the shoreline and into the Holandsfjorden fjord in northern Norway.

This futuristic hotel is going to be built at the base of a glacier in remote, northern Norway - and it looks like it's straight out of a sci-fi movie

The distinctive shape of the hotel was designed to give guests panoramic views of the fjord.

The distinctive shape of the hotel was designed to give guests panoramic views of the fjord.

Source: Svart Hotel

Because the hotel is located above the Arctic Circle, winter nights are long — which means they could afford the perfect opportunity for reveling in the beauty of the Northern Lights.

Because the hotel is located above the Arctic Circle, winter nights are long — which means they could afford the perfect opportunity for reveling in the beauty of the Northern Lights.

Source: Svart Hotel

Every element of the hotel's design is part of a carefully constructed plan. The poles of the hotel, visible in the rendering below, will have dual use throughout the seasons.

Every element of the hotel

Source: Svart Hotel

In fact, kayakers will even be able to paddle directly under the hotel — but that's far from the only outdoor activity available to future guests.

In fact, kayakers will even be able to paddle directly under the hotel — but that

Source: Svart Hotel

Ice climbing, night fishing, and paddling will also be within guests' reach.

Ice climbing, night fishing, and paddling will also be within guests

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