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With HBO announcing the return of hit TV show, Game of Thrones, fans around the world are super excited for the eighth and final season that will premier in 2019. While it is an exhilarating news, the long wait for their favourite show is quite taxing. So, here is something that will cheer up the GOT fans. Can you imagine living in the set of your beloved show built with ice and natural crystals? Yes, you can now spend the frosty season in a Westeros-inspired Snow Village. (Source: lindadeegotmebanned/ Imgur)
The Snow Village and hotel in Kittilä, Finland is one of the unique hotels in the world that is built every winter using tonnes of snow and crystal clear natural ice to make it look like a magical wonderland. (Source: lindadeegotmebanned/ Imgur)
Covering an area of about 20,000 square metres, the Snow Village consists of an icy hotel with rooms and suites made of snow and crystals. (Source: lindadeegotmebanned/ Imgur)
Not just comfy and breathtakingly beautiful rooms, the premises also include an ice restaurant, ice bar, ice chapel, a slide and a vast network of striking corridors full of spectacular snow and ice art to explore. (Source: lindadeegotmebanned/ Imgur)
This year, the authorities of the village teamed up with HBO Nordic to gift fans GOT-inspired suites – and it’s stunning.(Source: lindadeegotmebanned/ Imgur)
From an iron-throne sculpture to a giant dragon sculpture, every snow art echoes the theme of the show and will transport you into a magical winter land. (Source: lindadeegotmebanned/ Imgur)
The Snow Village has been built for the 17th time this winter in 2017-2018. What could be a better way to set the mood for the finale season of the cherished show, isn't it? (Source: lindadeegotmebanned/ Imgur)
GOT Fans can get to The Wall of Faces and even see the White Walkers! Are you willing to sleep in a room with White Walkers watching over you? (Source: lindadeegotmebanned/ Imgur)
With approximately 30 rooms, couples and families staying at the hotel can choose between Ice Chapel with furnishings made of ice and snow or a cosy wooden chapel. (Source: Crown_For_A_King/ Twitter)
The hotel is now open for guests, who want to live there for the price of €15 per adult (Rs 1143, on current exchange rate) and €8 per child (Rs 609, on current exchange rate). The village is also open for a daily visit to spectators as a guided tour, priced at €65 for a group of up to 30 people. (Source: lindadeegotmebanned/ Imgur)
This is the aerial view of the Snow Village. Ready to book your flight tickets? (Source: lindadeegotmebanned/ Imgur)
