This Architecture Really is Cool

Scandinavia has a corner on cool architecture. First, there are stunning buildings like the Oslo Opera House, which resembles an enormous iceberg. And then there are those amazing buildings that really are made of ice.

Terri Mapes, our About Guide to Scandinavia Travel, has put together a photo tour of ice hotels in Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Constructed of ice blocks and packed snow, these chilly structures offer dazzling accommodations for visitors who don't mind sleeping in sub-freezing rooms. Me? I'll just enjoy the beautiful pictures. More: Ice Hotels in Scandinavia >