Onga AS, based in Mathisdalen, has filed an application with the municipality to double its capacity for glass igloo accommodations. The company currently operates five units and is seeking permission to establish up to ten permanent igloos, according to general manager Elena Paranicheva. The expansion reflects a guest list seeking proximity to nature.
Expansion Plans for Mathisdalen Igloo Site
The application submitted to the municipality outlines a proposal for up to ten permanent glass igloos at the Mathisdalen location. By increasing the site’s capacity, Onga AS aims to accommodate a larger volume of travelers. According to Paranicheva, she dreams that every single room can have its own igloo.
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The company has applied to the municipality to increase its current five igloos to a total of ten permanent units. - Where are these igloos located?
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