Swiss Igloo Hotels

by Neil Woodburn on

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!

Gadling Video of the Week (1/22-1/28) – Zug Station Lights

by Justin Glow on

Our video of the week comes from YouTube user insidetraveler, who set the camera up in front of the newly redesigned Zug train station in Zug, Switzerland to capture the pulsating light installation by James Durrell. As one commenter points out, this may in fact be the “most exciting thing in Switzerland.” Still, we think it’s pretty cool.

Keep an eye on the yellow balloon on the far left. Things get crazy around the one minute mark.


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Photo of the Day (1/19/07)

by Neil Woodburn on

I’m always a big sucker for colorful hot air balloons and bright blue skies. Weegolo exploits this weakness of mine by perfectly capturing the crispness of such a beautiful sight high above the snowy hills of Flims, Graubünden (Switzerland). Great job, and congrats on being selected as our Photo of the Day.

Photo of the Day (01/17/07)

by Adrienne Wilson on


Here is a happy hot-air balloon shot from weeglo taken while hanging around Switzerland not long ago. Balloon shots are some of my personal favorites as the activity has been high on my list to do for ages, but I’ve somehow managed to miss all opportunities. This year I’m hoping to find them and Switzerland doesn’t sound like a bad option. Thanks for the inspiration weeglo! All the rest of you go check out some of the others in the Gadling Flickr pool.

GADLING’S TAKE FIVE: Week of January 7

by Adrienne Wilson on

Mic check 1,2, 3… Gadling readers do you here me? It’s Friday recap time so check it out!

5. New Blogger Joins Gadling Team:
New travel bloggers seem to be popping up every week here on Gadling and we can’t tell you how happy we are to have Dia Draper share her own travel tales and finds. Go on over and see what she has to say about herself, where she’s been and wish her a warm welcome.

4. Thinking Cold Thoughts for 2007:
Ever seen an entire car or tree frozen under a sheet of ice? Even if you probably have I promise you it couldn’t have been worse than this unless you where there in Switzerland when it happened. Have no clue what I’m talking about? Go see for yourself.

3. Postcards from Antigua Part 3: The Jolly Beach Resort:
Isn’t Neil the lucky one? In part 3 of his Antigua travels he reveals what’s going down around the Jolly Beach Resort and provides us with photos from the very sheets in his bedroom to the view of the resort.

2. World’s Most Aggressive “Queue Jumpers”:
Here is a piece Iva found that really moved me personally. The Brits call them “Queue Jumpers” and the rest of us usually refer to them as “line cutters” or those that cut while others patiently wait their turn in line. Find out which airports the world’s most aggressive line cutters are hiding out and prepare for a queue jumping brawl during your travels.

1.Gadling Podcast: Mike Marriner of Roadtrip Nation:
For those that wish there were more Podcasts here on Gadling, let me say I wish there were too. Maybe one a day in the future? For now Erik brings you Mike Marriner of Roadtrip Nation. Listen in now and look out for more.