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I was there a couple of years ago. The people we talked to seemed pretty content with the arrangement. We took a tour of the mine and learn all about it.

Nearby there is also (one of ) the Ice Hotels where you sleep inside a building made of ice with beautifully decorated ice sculptures. Tip: if you go get one if the suites with a bathroom attached.

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I don't recall there being any options for rooms with en-suites. The one I stayed at most definitely did not - I had to make a run in my pyjamas down the icy hall, out into the open-air courtyard and into the main reception bit where you get changed and stuff. The actual sleep was rubbish, but it was an interesting experience ...

"The Deluxe Suite has a private heated bathroom and relaxation directly connected to the bedroom."

https://www.icehotel.com/hotel/rooms/365-en/deluxe-suite-365...

Also... you sleep ok if you've had a few drinks... but yeah, you are basically sleeping on a block of ice.

Lappland is a magical part of earth. Abisko forever holds a place in my heart.

Tough people in an even tougher place, takes a certain mentality to live up there.

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