What happens after the Icehotel closes in April? Well, the actual hotel slowly makes it way back to the river while we greet the return of the Midnight Sun and twenty-four hour daylight and the intensity of the Arctic summer. The surroundings offer plenty of interesting and beautiful hikes. Make a midnight sun excursion, go for a bush survival walk about, or explore one of the mountain ranges in the world, Skanderna, once believed to have surpassed the Himalayas in height. The remnants of the Leppäkoski mine from the 1600’s nestling in the depths of one of Europe’s northernmost pine moors is another worthwhile walk. The rustic Homestead (Hembygdsgården) has a special place in the heart of Jukkasjärvi locals. In the timbered building dating back to 1768, which is also a museum, an open fire is crackling in winter, and the porch overlooking the calm passing of Torne river is a welcome spot for drinks and meals in summer. Welcome to Icehotel and Jukkasjärvi!