The Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Saariselkä, Finland

Just when you think you can’t stand the drawbacks of winter, the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort gives you the perfect reason to enjoy the snow—despite being walled by tons of it. The iconic resort in Saariselkä, Finland features see-through igloos that keep you warm as you enjoy the outside view—particularly the breathtaking and immensely popular Aurora Borealis. NYTimes.com suggests it would also be a shame to miss the fun of the husky sledge tours, reindeer safaris and snowmobile adventures!

The glass domes that they are, the tiny ice hotels called Glass Igloos at the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort offer a clear glimpse—front row, center—of the world-famous Northern Lights. On a clear, starry sky, it’s hard not to marvel at the beauty of the phenomenon while snuggling up in the warmth of these little sleeping holes. The Glass Igloos, which accommodate two persons and house their own toilets, are as photogenic as they can be from the outside as well, JourneyWonders.com says.