Fondue and mulled wine pave the way to subzero slumber land at this ‘igloo village’, situated at 2000m and affording magical views to 3000m peaks. Night-time snowshoeing is part of the fun. Up the price for a little Eskimo-style romance in an igloo complete with its own whirlpool.
Iglu-Dorf
Bernese Oberland
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