What is the best time to go to the Ice Castles in New Hampshire?

At night, once the sun has set, LED lights illuminate Ice Castles from within as you experience the majestic creations under the stars. If you're hoping to experience Ice Castles both during the day and at night we recommend purchasing a ticket with an arrival time just before sunset.



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At night, once the sun has set, LED lights illuminate Ice Castles from within as you experience the majestic creations under the stars. If you're hoping to experience Ice Castles both during the day and at night we recommend purchasing a ticket with an arrival time just before sunset.

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Typically guests spend about 30 minutes to an hour. There is no re-entry allowed once you have exited the experience.

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Ice Castles is built entirely by hand using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, and fountains. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Explore different ways to experience this place.

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Warm clothes including coats, hats, and gloves are best. Snow pants are recommended for all guests, especially if you're planning on riding the slides and crawling through tunnels. In terms of footwear, winter boots are best.

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Should I visit at night? Whether you're planning a visit during the day or night you can expect to have a magical experience. The daytime allows you to appreciate the glacial blues that only the natural light of the sun brings out in the ice, as well as the details in the Ice Castles.

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Will there be a restroom at Ice Castles? Each Ice Castles location is equipped with portable restroom facilities just outside of the entrance/exit to Ice Castles. If you need to exit the Castle briefly to use the restroom, please notify a crew member so they know to let you back in when you return.

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Ice Castles are an immersive, family-friendly, outdoor attraction including:
  • Ice Slides – Squeal with delight as you race down exhilarating ice slides designed for all ages.
  • Caverns & Archways – Explore ice caverns and walk beneath archways adorned with icicles that dangle overhead like a beautiful, winter chandelier.


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The SnowCastle of Kemi (Finnish: Kemin lumilinna) is the biggest snow fort in the world. It is rebuilt every winter with a different architecture in Kemi, Finland. In 1996 the first snow castle drew 300,000 visitors. For several years the snowcastle was located in the Kemi city harbor.

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Although the Ice Castles locations may have similarities, each one is unique and different because Mother Nature helps or hinders the building process. Weather plays a big part in the design and the appearance of each castle every season. So, no two castles are the same.

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Most locations remain open through late February or early March, depending on the weather. Available dates will vary by location, so we recommend reserving your tickets in advance for the location you wish to visit. Tickets go on sale on our website in late November for our peak season dates.

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Each ice castle is about one acre in size and is lit with colorful LED lights for a magical experience.

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Use the ice hotel toilet before bed If you are in an ice or snow room, you probably won't have an ensuite bathroom – you will have to go into the main building for toilets and showers.

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