Pluribus episode 3: Yes, you can actually stay at that ice hotel. Sort of.
In the latest episode of Vince Gilligan’s thought-provoking series *Pluribus*, viewers are treated to a mesmerizing flashback that transports them to a stunning ice hotel in Norway. This episode not only highlights the complex ethical dilemmas the characters face but also raises a fun question: Can you actually stay at a hotel made entirely of ice? The characters Carol Sturka (played by Rhea Seehorn) and her partner Helen (Miriam Shor) embark on a unique getaway to celebrate the launch of Carol’s new book in the *Winds of Wycaro* series. Their experience at the ice hotel, which is constructed annually from 300 tons of ice and over 10,000 tons of snow, is both enchanting and chilling—literally, as their room is kept at a few degrees below zero and features an ice bed, complete with breathtaking views of the Northern Lights. While Helen is captivated by the experience, Carol’s mixed feelings add a layer of depth to their adventure.
As it turns out, the ice hotel depicted in *Pluribus* isn’t explicitly named, but it does draw inspiration from real-life ice hotels in Norway. A notable contender is the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, which shares similarities with the fictional establishment, including its annual reconstruction and impressive ice sculptures. While the specific hotel from the show may not exist, fans of the series can still indulge their curiosity and experience a night in a real ice hotel. The allure of such accommodations, with their unique architecture and ephemeral nature, offers a compelling escape for adventurous travelers. As the narrative unfolds in *Pluribus*, it cleverly intertwines the fantastical elements of the ice hotel with the characters’ emotional journeys, making for a captivating viewing experience. With new episodes streaming every Friday on Apple TV, the series continues to explore the intersection of reality and imagination, leaving viewers both entertained and intrigued by the ethical questions it raises.
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Vince Gilligan’s
Pluribus
is a show that raises many ethical dilemmas — but in episode 3, there’s a question that’s far easier to answer.
Can you actually stay at that cool ice hotel?
We’ve done some digging to find out.
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What happens with the ice hotel in
Pluribus
episode 3?
Episode 3 of the
Apple TV
series opens with a flashback to around seven years before
the virus
spreads across Earth. Celebrating the launch of a new book in
The Winds of Wycaro
series, author Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn) and her partner Helen (Miriam Shor) arrive for their stay at an ice hotel in Norway. Their guide, Bjorn, tells them the hotel was built using 300 tons of ice and over 10,000 tons of snow. He says it melts every summer and is rebuilt every year. Their room, which is a few degrees below zero and features an ice bed, is filled with sculptures and a window that gives the perfect view of the Northern Lights.
Helen loves it, while Carol is clearly a bit less keen — but if you wanted to, could you actually go and stay there yourself?
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Can you actually stay at that ice hotel?
The first point to make is that the ice hotel in
Pluribus
isn’t actually named in the episode. We know it’s in Norway, and we know from the show that the room was apparently sculpted by a winner of the Harbin Ice Sculpting Competition (which is real, even if the sculptor themself doesn’t seem to be), but we don’t have much else to go on.
“Do we absolutely have to go to every wacky place Rick Steves recommends?” asks Carol at one point, referring to the American travel writer — but a quick search doesn’t seem to bring up any specific recommendations from Steves.
On the other hand,
ice hotels in Norway
do
exist. Of these, the
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
— the country’s northernmost igloo hotel — seems like a fairly close match, given it’s also filled with ice sculptures and also melts away each Spring.
So can you go and stay where Carol and Helen stay in the show? Not exactly. But you can definitely go and stay somewhere pretty close to that.
Pluribus
is streaming on Apple TV, with a new episode every Friday.
