Europe Explored » glass balls https://europeexplored.com Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Glass Igloo Village Kakslauttanen – watch Northern Lights above the bed https://europeexplored.com/2012/01/13/glass-igloo-village-kakslauttanen-watch-northern-lights-above-the-bed/ https://europeexplored.com/2012/01/13/glass-igloo-village-kakslauttanen-watch-northern-lights-above-the-bed/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:44:29 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=5968 From the height it looks a bit like UFO landing site. Shining glass balls situated in the snow and geometrically perfectly arranged in the middle of the forest… But in fact it is a glass igloo village Kakslauttanen, built by Finns in Lapland at Saariselkä ski resort, about 250 km above the Arctic Circle. Photo […]

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From the height it looks a bit like UFO landing site. Shining glass balls situated in the snow and geometrically perfectly arranged in the middle of the forest… But in fact it is a glass igloo village Kakslauttanen, built by Finns in Lapland at Saariselkä ski resort, about 250 km above the Arctic Circle.

Glass Igloo Village Kakslauttanen, Finland
Photo by kakslauttanen.fi

In a glass igloo village Kakslauttanen you have a unique opportunity to stay in one of 20 glass igloos, or in a snow igloo. You can enjoy a cocktail in a bar “kota” designed in the shape of a traditional Lapp teepee and snow restaurant for 50 to 150 people. Those interested can also accommodate in one of 40 wooden cottages, most luxurious of them are equipped with bath, fireplace and a Finnish sauna.

Northern Lights above the bed

Glass igloos are built from a special insulating glass, which prevents the icy windows, even if outside temperatures drop below -30 °C. While inside maintains a pleasant temperature between 20 and 22 °C. Guests can observe the aurora (northern lights) directly from their warm beds. Each igloo has its own bathroom.

Snow Igloo is suitable for the rugged natures, in which the temperature ranges from -3 to -6°C. Guests, however, get sleeping bags designed for temperatures up to -32 °C, woolen socks and thermal covers.

Glass Igloo Village Kakslauttanen, Finland 2
Photo by kakslauttanen.fi

Village Kakslauttanen is well equipped and prepared for visitors and offers two saunas for about 100 people. Each sauna is equipped with rest rooms, fireplace, showers and toilets. Hardy can go straight from the sauna to the icy cool pond.

If you visit Kakslauttanen in December, you can participate on ice sculpture contest, which is held annually here. The statues then remain in the ice gallery throughout the year.

Glass Igloo Village is usually open from December or January and remains in operation, depending on the weather, until the end of April, but this area is interesting during the whole year, so you can stay in some of nearby hotels.

For further information about this village visit the site kakslauttanen.fi


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Unique tent as a transparent bubble. Luxury with nature at your fingertips | France https://europeexplored.com/2011/08/22/unique-tent-as-a-transparent-bubble-luxury-with-nature-at-your-fingertips-france/ https://europeexplored.com/2011/08/22/unique-tent-as-a-transparent-bubble-luxury-with-nature-at-your-fingertips-france/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:28:51 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=4781 Travellers can try another original overnight. In France, in one of the local parks in northern Roubaix, you can find an opportunity to sleep in special transparent bubbles. Portable bubble rooms, made ​​from recycled plastics, are the work of French designer Pierre Stephane Dumas. He used following principles in designing: low energy, low material, maximum […]

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Travellers can try another original overnight. In France, in one of the local parks in northern Roubaix, you can find an opportunity to sleep in special transparent bubbles.

Portable bubble rooms, made ​​from recycled plastics, are the work of French designer Pierre Stephane Dumas. He used following principles in designing: low energy, low material, maximum comfort and maximum interaction with the nature.

Bubble tents look a bit like glass balls for goldfish. The aim of these unusual transparent structures is to get people close to nature as much as possible. But the tents are luxuriously furnished – with wardrobe, tables, chairs, shelves and electric light.

“Many people do not have much opportunity to experience the night under the stars or watch the sunrise and sunset. In the classic tent or caravan it is not possible,” explained designer Pierre Stephane Dumas for the British Daily Mail, while last year featured the bubble tents on the market. “That’s why I suggested eccentric dwellings, which will allow candidates to experience these special moments,” he added.

The bubble is designed for two adults, but if necessary it can extend with a smaller bedroom for children. Romantics will appreciate the Milky Way on the ceiling.

You can book a bubble tent in three variants. CristalBubble is completely transparent, ensuring round views. For those who want to enjoy more privacy, there is the semi-transparent alternative with a transparent ceiling only, so residents are not visible from the outside. The most luxurious option is called BubbleLodge and rather than a tent or room it reminds comfortable apartment in which you can have even a bathroom.

For further details see the Official website Les cottages du parc.


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