Gallery: Syrian and Afghan Refugees Take Shelter in an Unlikely Home: An Arctic Hotel
Alessandro Iovino01AIO201601G-12100021.jpg
A snow-covered runway at Kirkenes Airport,Norway. It's located just 30 minutes from Neiden. The outside temperature is –30 Fahrenheit.
Alessandro Iovino02AIO201601G-W8J13211.jpg
Refugee M. Younos Yawar carries his young son through the field behind the hotel.
Alessandro Iovino03AIO201601GF702800701.jpg
The Neiden Hotel, is temporarily home to around 100 refugees, many who arrived by biking across the Norwegian/Russian border.
Alessandro Iovino04AIO201601GF702800091.jpg
Refugees Waled Abdula and Tavakkoli Carpet stand knee-deep in front of a trailer buried in snow.
Alessandro Iovino05AIO201601G-12200601.jpg
A dog licks a frozen bowl in Neiden. Dog racing is a popular sport in Norway.
Alessandro Iovino06AIO201601GF702800031.jpg
Neiden local Arne Liaklev.
Alessandro Iovino07AIO201601G-W8J14691.jpg
Refugees walk through the snow in Neiden.
Alessandro Iovino08AIO201601GF702800241.jpg
The Neiden River divides the village in two. In summertime, it draws salmon fishers.
Alessandro Iovino09AIO201601G-12301321.jpg
A refugee boy watches television in the main meeting room at the Neiden Hotel.
Alessandro Iovino10AIO201601G-W8J18471.jpg
Two refugee women wait to receive milk for their children.
Alessandro Iovino11AIO201601G-W8J18571.jpg
A girl knits while waiting in a line for mealtime.
Alessandro Iovino12AIO201601G-12100061.jpg
The closest gas station is some 40 minutes away in Finland.
Alessandro Iovino13AIO201601G-W8J15861.jpg
During the winter months, twilight occurs around 2 pm.
