Now, 30 years later, Icehotel is one of the world’s top attractions, drawing visitors from around the globe who are eager to tick this truly unique experience off their bucket lists. In Sweden, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average in the following counties:

Mats Ansell is a chef with long experience from working in different restaurants in both Dalarna and Stockholm. One vein is the traditions behind Spiran Lodge, the local chapter of the Swedish order Vasa, an active preservation of the Scandinavian culture that brought song, dance and the haunting aroma of wafting cardamom to this granite promontory…
As of 2014, 58.0% of all known bearers of the surname Lindgren were residents of Sweden, 26.3% of the United States, 7.0% of Finland, 2.4% of Norway, 1.8% of Denmark and 1.7% of Canada.. Mats is owner of a consultant chef company where he does consultancy work for local restaurants & hotells in the Dalarna region.



Minutes from Hwy 305 for easy commute, close to town, schools, parks, walking trails and restaurants. Geographical distribution. Thus, Icehotel – the first ice hotel in the world – was born.

This Saturday, Dec. 13, is Spiran Lodge’s Julfest. As Icehotel continues to grow, it keeps sustainability at the forefront of its development. In Stockholm he has worked for the celebrity chef Nils-Emil Ahlin. A few rich veins of authenticity still marble Cape Ann. Open bright floor plan with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, gorgeous chef's kitchen, fully fenced private yard, and two car garage.