The season at Iglu-Dorf is short — roughly late December to early April — so “when” is the second question after “where”. We cannot forecast snow or sunshine and we will not pretend to; what we can do is lay out what the calendar, the opening rules and general mountain knowledge say about each month. For the overall guide, see igloo hotel Switzerland.

The season at a glance

According to Iglu-Dorf, the 2026/27 season opens on 19 December 2026 in Zermatt, 25 December in Gstaad and 26 December in Davos Klosters, and all three villages close on 4 April 2027. The villages are rebuilt from scratch every winter in around 3,000 working hours, and the snow becomes so hard that, as Iglu-Dorf puts it, a snow groomer could drive over it.

The first fortnight, until 3 January, is Christmas and New Year pricing territory and is outside our code. From 4 January the code applies on Sunday-to-Thursday nights through the end of the season. In practice the open nights are Sunday and Thursday (Gstaad also Monday), because the hotels are closed on other weekdays after 3 January.

January: the deep-winter month

January is the month people imagine when they think igloo: short days, long evenings, the lowest sun and the best chance, in general, of cold conditions that keep the village crisp. The first week after New Year is usually quieter than the holidays, and weekday nights are the calmest. Our code starts on 4 January 2027, which is a Monday, so the first covered nights are Monday the 4th (if open) and then the first Sunday and Thursday nights after that.

What to expect: the longest nights, so more time for the hot tub and the stars (when the sky is clear — we make no promise). What to pack: the full list, with two hats and the warmest gloves you own. Who it suits: couples who want atmosphere and travellers who like the feeling of true winter.

February: the busiest month

February brings school holidays in many regions and Valentine’s week, and Iglu-Dorf says weekends and the holiday season book out first. 14 February 2027 falls on a Sunday, so it is inside our code’s window if the night is open and available. If you want that date, check the live calendar as early as you can.

February is also a natural time for a family trip combined with skiing, which makes the Family & Friends Igloo the typical choice. The villages are lively, the cableways busy and the hot tub slots fully booked, so book earlier than you think. If you want a quieter evening, choose a Thursday night rather than a Sunday.

March: longer light and a gentler pace

March has longer daylight, so you arrive in light, the fondue terrace is more pleasant, and photographs are easier at the 4:00–4:30 pm meeting time. It can be warmer in the day, and spring snow is often softer, but the igloo interior stays between about −2 and +2 °C according to Iglu-Dorf, so you still sleep cold. The village melts away only after the season closes on 4 April.

March is also the month where leaving it late carries a risk: the last bookable nights are limited, and the code stops at the same date as the stays. Think of it as a last chance for a night in a village that will not exist next summer.

Cancellation rules do not change by month: free up to 60 days before, then 10%, 50% and 100% fees. For a March stay, that means decisions by early January keep your options open.

Side-by-side comparison

Treat the table as a general guide: we cannot predict conditions for any specific night, and Iglu-Dorf runs stays in almost any weather, except extreme storms, lack of snow or a lift stop.

Which village fits which month?

Zermatt and Davos sit at about 2,700 m and 2,500 m, Gstaad at about 1,900 m. The lower village has the gentlest walk and running water and tends to suit the warmer end of the season. The high villages feel the most alpine in January. Our own order of preference: Romantic Igloo — Zermatt5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for a January couple, Family & Friends Igloo — Gstaad5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for a February family trip, and the TinyLodge — Gstaad5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for anyone who wants March sun and a heated bed.

A decision shortcut

• Want the quietest night? January, Thursday.
• Travelling with kids in school holidays? February, booked early; children should be six or older.
• Want longer daylight and easier photos? March.
• Want the Valentine’s date? Sunday 14 February 2027, if available.
• Not sure? Pick the Thursday closest to a ski day you already plan.

Remember that Friday and Saturday nights are outside our code, and that only the nights Iglu-Dorf shows as open can be booked.

Packing and clothing by month

The inside of the igloo does not change much from month to month — Iglu-Dorf says it stays between about −2 and +2 °C — so your sleeping setup is the same in January and March. What changes is the walk up and the evening outside.

• January: your warmest layers, two hats, thick gloves and a spare pair, because the dusk walk and the hot-tub steps can be properly cold.
• February: the same, plus patience: queues at lifts and a busy village are normal.
• March: sunglasses, sun cream and ski goggles for the daytime, and a lighter jacket for the ride up, but still the warm evening layers for after dark.

In every month, Iglu-Dorf’s list applies: warm winter shoes, dry socks, thermal underwear or pyjamas, a headlamp or flashlight, swimwear, a towel, flip-flops, a toothbrush. Do not bring a sleeping bag, and leave the wheeled suitcase in the valley.

When to book for each month

Because cancellation is free up to 60 days before the stay, booking early costs little flexibility. A February or Valentine’s date is the one to secure first; a late-January weeknight is the one you can leave longest. For March, the practical limit is that the open nights are few — Sundays and Thursdays in Davos and Zermatt, with Gstaad also on Mondays — so if there is one specific night you care about, check it as soon as the calendar shows it.

If you are travelling from far away, build your trip around the igloo night rather than the other way round, and keep the following day flexible. Travel insurance is recommended in Iglu-Dorf’s terms, and extreme weather can change plans; the decision is usually made around noon on the day. None of this is unique to one month, but it matters most when you have flown across a continent for one night.

How to book your igloo night with HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5

1. Choose your month, village and igloo, then open the booking page — for example the Romantic Igloo — Gstaad5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5.
2. Add guests and choose an open Sunday–Thursday night between 4 January and 4 April 2027.
3. Fill in guest details and extras.
4. In the Promo-Code field (not Voucher) type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, press Add and check the 5%.
5. Confirm. Free cancellation applies up to 60 days before the stay; after that, fees step up.

We are Iglu-Dorf’s partner and earn a small commission on bookings with our code; there is no extra cost to you, and there are no tracking links.

FAQ

Our Honest Final Word

There is no wrong month for an igloo night, only different ones. January for atmosphere, February for energy, March for light. Choose by what you want to remember, then pick the Sunday or Thursday that fits your trip.

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Our picks for a January–March night

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Code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 gives 5% off the public price when you book directly with Iglu-Dorf (Stays 4 Jan – 4 Apr 2027, Sunday to Thursday nights; Friday and Saturday nights excluded). We are Iglu-Dorf’s partner and earn a small commission when you book with our code. Our igloo guide →