Ice Castles

Category: Tourist attraction

Address: 1500 Old Hwy 8, New Brighton, MN 55112, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–8PM

Monday: 4–9PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 4–9PM

Thursday: 4–9PM

Friday: 4–10:30PM

Saturday: 12–10:30PM

Reviews

Zhi Shen

Feb 27, 2022

I highly suggest everyone to go. It was beautiful, especially at night. It was well worth the money. However, I do advise to wear boots, hats and gloves. I went unprepared and was freezing.

Vipasha Verma

Feb 8, 2022

Beautiful experience! Indeed a winter wonderland. This year they really did up their game with 3 different ice slides and it’s definitely a cool experience not just for kids but adults too. To avoid large crowd try to visit during a weekday. Book tickets in advance from their official website. That would save you time and not have to stand in line.

Jennifer Kaden

Jan 29, 2022

It was awesome! Great for children. Some adults were, however, very disappointing. Upon entry you were to sign a waiver and was told to respect the ice castles property, absolutely no breaking of icicles, etc. then I saw adults punch a thin ice wall and intentionally broke icicles. It’s vandalism in my opinion but not my place to call them on it. Overall it was a great short trip. Beautifully designed and organized parking and entry. Admission fee was reasonable. I’ll comeback again. Update: I came back during the day with my children during the day. It was still awesome!

John Cortez

Jan 28, 2022

This was amazing. Fun for the entire family!! What more can you say other than it’s magical. Ice slides, ice castles that light up, and great photo ops for the family. This is something you should experience whether you have kids or not. Dress warm because it’s more casual walking atmosphere and be ready for beautiful views!!!

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Questions & Answers

What are the dates for 2018?

la spacieux brique lieu 2017 -The Brick Place- | Feb 5, 2018
Lisa Daniels | Feb 6, 2018

January 5th through February 28th, depending on weather

What is the costs to see?

Jeanne Weitz Paradise | Feb 5, 2018
Kirby Ehrreich | Feb 6, 2018

Tickets range from $6.95 for children to $15 for adult walk-ins.

Hello. Are you guys closed this Tuesday before Valentine's? The 13th

Famous Jamous | Feb 5, 2019
Anthony Proulx | Feb 6, 2019

It's open.

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Do i need to buy tickets

Colleen Vance | Feb 5, 2018
Nettie Locke | Feb 6, 2018

Yes

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Do u really only get a half hour to walk threw the whole thing? Seems really expensive for just 30 mins

Danielle Clapp | Mar 11, 2020
Rippedscar 76 | Mar 12, 2020

You get as much time as you want in the ice castles. And it may be expensive but it's definitely worth it

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I have tickets for tomorrow evening. It will mostly be a bit below zero. I assume castles would stay open. But at about what temp would the Ice castles close.

Mark ZELENAK | Mar 11, 2020
Peter Simon | Mar 12, 2020

Might be obvious, but wear a good pair of boots. The ground inside the castle is like walking around through a margarita.

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My wife and I are from out of town and planned on Ubering here, but weren't sure if we could because we have a car seat for our baby. Is there any place to check in a car seat at the Ice Castle and then pick it back up on the way out?

Drew Ferguson | Mar 11, 2020
Jennifer Aarrestad | Mar 12, 2020

Yes. We brought a stroller and couldn't use it so the staff said that they would bring it to the exit. They also have sleds that you can use to bring your baby around, however no straps to hold a baby.

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Is there a cost to get in?? What is it for adults and kids??

Jen Stewart | Mar 11, 2020
Jill McMahan | Mar 12, 2020

Yes. I think it's about $18, but it is best to get them before so you don't have to wait in line.

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Is it open in the summer?

Elijah Place | Feb 5, 2020
Teesha L | Feb 6, 2020

No

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are there any lockers ?

J K | Feb 5, 2020
Crystal T | Feb 6, 2020

No

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If website says tickets are sold out can you walk up and get tickets

Jennifer Callahan | Feb 5, 2018
Nick Schneeman | Feb 6, 2018

Yes, walk-up are allowed. But save your money and do something more fun like go sledding.

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I see tickets r sold out online can we still get in general admission and would the wait b long we live hour away! For Friday night

Derek Swan | Feb 5, 2018
Kris Hanson | Feb 6, 2018

Yes you'd be wise to Do. Sometimes it gets Pretty busy and Time slots get Taken that you May Have Wanted

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How much are tickets?

Juliana Burvee | Feb 5, 2018
radip manandhar | Feb 6, 2018

Monday-Thursday Online- General Admission (12+): $9.95 Child (4-11): $6.95 Walkup (Standby)- General Admission (12+): $15 Child (4-11): $10 Friday-Sunday Online- General Admission (12+): $13.95 Child (4-11): $8.95 Walkup (Standby)- General Admission (12+): $18 Child (4-11): $12

Is there any ice castles for January 2021?

mAlvena Jafri | Jan 29, 2021
Saw Eh Ta Taw | Jan 30, 2021

I don't think so as there is empty when I was there in last week.

Still open today?

DANA W | Mar 11, 2020
Mohan Rajamundry | Mar 12, 2020

Yes, last day of the season.

Do you open all February ?

Lama Alanazi | Mar 11, 2020
Marie Philippi | Mar 12, 2020

This time of year we only schedule out 1 week at a time but if the weather holds cool we have the potential to stay open until March 8th

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How much do they charge now In 2020? for kids and adults?

Ofelia Garcia | Feb 5, 2020
Andrew Sean | Feb 6, 2020

Adults: $12.99 on weekdays, $17.99 on weekends. Children: $9.99 on weekdays, $11.99 on weekends It is well worth it as someone who just visited for the first time. 🙂

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Cost for kids?

Brandon Bomberg | Feb 5, 2020
Charles Gill | Feb 6, 2020

Children 11 and younger are as follows: $7.95 on weekdays and $9.95 on weekends for kids ages 4-11. Children 3 and younger are free and don't need a ticket.

Do you need tickets to get in?

Linda LaTurneau | Feb 5, 2020
Brian Huilman | Feb 6, 2020

Yes! They can be purchased on the web site.

What date you guys open for 2020?

Sernuc Moo Loo | Feb 5, 2020
Tyrone Shelton | Feb 6, 2020

They are open

When will they be open in 2020?! Coz it was supposed to in early January, right!!?

Arefa Ali | Feb 5, 2020
Brittany Furgala | Feb 6, 2020

The news said that they open tomorrow, the 17th.

What are gonna be the hours when it opens?

Michael Tirado | Feb 5, 2020
Alicia Hinck | Feb 6, 2020

I think they are noon to 9 but you want to go when it's dark out or you wont enjoy it all.

What are the dates for 2020?

hilina reda | Feb 5, 2020
Mss Misty ree Zerwas | Feb 6, 2020

it's not like the old day's meaning... 90's it's $50 a person:/ & not quiet as big as when I remembered.. still had a great time!! lots of rest room area's!

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When do they start

adam horsman | Feb 5, 2020
Brittany Furgala | Feb 6, 2020

It doesn't give a specific date on their website. All it says is late December early January so I would just keep an eye out for times and dates on their site.

When they are open?

Edna Nolden | Feb 5, 2020
Andres Scibelli | Feb 6, 2020

15 dec until first february week

What are the 2019-2020 dates the Ice Castles will be open?

Anthony Webster | Feb 5, 2020
Paul OZ | Feb 6, 2020

They don't have a sure date yet . I guess all depends of whether

Anything to do in August?

Sarah Quigley | Feb 5, 2020
Paul OZ | Feb 6, 2020

Here that maybe help to go out, ..Things To Do in Excelsior MN - Events Calendar https://www.townplanner.com/excelsior/mn/

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Open only in winter or all year?

Domenica Stephanie | Feb 5, 2020
Tom Klick | Feb 6, 2020

Winter only, it is baseball fields and a public park the rest of the year

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It ice castle is still open around this month in March 2019??

Alan Ramirez | Feb 5, 2020
Steph konken | Feb 6, 2020

Its closed for season.

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When is your last day? And are you open today?

cortney lawson | Feb 5, 2020
J.A. Guerrero | Feb 6, 2020

I visited it yesterday. Today Will be open. I am not an employee.

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Are tickets refundable if it is raining?

Thomas P. Kubalak | Feb 5, 2020
Navneeth .S | Feb 6, 2020

Nope. Rebookings possible for a price.

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We are thinking of going tomorrow to visit.. is it perfect time to go??

Aditi Samanta | Feb 5, 2020
James Luedtke | Feb 6, 2020

Less impressive during daylight hours, but then the Ice itself has a great blue tint. I recommend arriving just before it starts to get dark, so you can experience both.

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How long do these run for?

Heather Hansen | Feb 5, 2020
Don P Gamble III | Feb 6, 2020

March 7th

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What time do they turn on the lights?

Travis Martin | Feb 5, 2020
John Lessard | Feb 6, 2020

Lights are on at all times that the ice castle is open. Just better seen at night

When does the Ice Castle closed for good. ????

Shelly Oheron | Feb 5, 2020
Eric LeClaire | Feb 6, 2020

Just look up ice castle.com and the website will tell u

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Can I buy the tickets en tha place?

Sergio Cortes | Feb 5, 2019
Tyler Dexter | Feb 6, 2019

Cheaper online and less chance to be sold out

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Where is a good place to park vehicle? Is there stroller parking for outside the castle?

Crystal T | Feb 5, 2019
hiyala indiga | Feb 6, 2019

Hmm..check at Maynard's. They were shuttling people. Or metered parking on the street is $4 an houralong the lake.

What's the half hour "tour" about ?

Me Mine | Feb 5, 2019
Kelly Petzold | Feb 6, 2019

Not certain

I check on line tickets. $15 and is $3 more per ticket why???

Teresa Ramirez | Feb 5, 2019
Matt Jenco | Feb 6, 2019

The weekend is more expensive.

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I am living in Lacrosse Wi. Is it possible to get tickets yet? How do we do that and what times would be available?

Shelley Dickinson | Feb 5, 2019
Cindy Ramsay | Feb 6, 2019

Yes you can get tickets online and the times start at 4pm and when you pick your time you have to be there during the time you pick

Do you need to bring your own sled?

Julie Wander | Feb 5, 2019
Tyler Dexter | Feb 6, 2019

Yes

Will you close due to extreme wind chills tonight?

Gail Roberts | Feb 5, 2019
Cindy Ramsay | Feb 6, 2019

No they are open

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When does this end? The post is for 2018... I am assuming through February 2019, correct? Thank you.

Jeanne Thelen | Feb 5, 2019
Tyler Dexter | Feb 6, 2019

Depends on weather

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I want to take family pictures here, is this possible? And can they bring their pets?

Brenda Cudd | Feb 5, 2019
Cindy Ramsay | Feb 6, 2019

Yes to the pictures but no pets

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what time of the day do they light up the castles with the colors?

Amanda Masephol | Feb 5, 2019
Melissa G | Feb 6, 2019

My best guess would be around sunset (currently around 5pm) they'd turn on.

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Is it better to go at night or in the daytime?

Nicole Collins | Feb 5, 2020
David Keeler | Feb 6, 2020

Get a f****** life

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Are you going to open early on Monday January 21 Martin Luther king day when kids are not in school?

Beth Edwards | Feb 5, 2019
Jenna Meier | Feb 6, 2019

Please see their website for a list of hours but as of now it shows nothing about an early opening on that particular Monday

How do we sign up for the ice castle?

Me | Feb 5, 2019
Jenna Meier | Feb 6, 2019

Buy tickets online- the earlier the bettet

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Are there any waterpark hotels near the Excelsior Ice Castles??

Marymike Hawkins | Feb 5, 2019
Jenna Meier | Feb 6, 2019

Not really

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How long does this event run till what date?

zach adams | Feb 5, 2019
Anthony Proulx | Feb 6, 2019

Usually until the first or second weekend in March, but it's totally dependant on the weather.

Are they open today?

Lydia Barberio | Feb 5, 2019
Jenna Meier | Feb 6, 2019

They aren't located at stillwater this year, they moved it to excelsior.

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I'm in a wheelchair is it handicapped accessible? Can you go inside or is it just to look at

Paula Helmer | Feb 5, 2019
Anthony Proulx | Feb 6, 2019

Yes it is. You can request (at no cost) a big sleigh and they will push you around. Senior citizens can also request this if they have troubles walking in crushed ice. We've requested it in the past for our Grandparents.

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how much are tickets to get into ice castle?

Dennis W | Feb 5, 2019
Brandi Brown | Feb 6, 2019

$15.95 weekend for adults. $10.95 during week.$9.95 child weekend. $7.95 child during week

I have an elderly mother, 84, who would love to see the ice castles. Is this event handicap accessible?

Leslie Raskob | Feb 5, 2019
Anthony Proulx | Feb 6, 2019

Yes. Request a sleigh at no cost :)

What are the days and hours for 2019

Lynette Berg | Feb 5, 2019
Tyler Dexter | Feb 6, 2019

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 4pm-9pm, Friday 4-9:30pm, Saturday 12-9:30pm, Sunday 12-8pm, Tuesday Closed. They are currently set to open on January 12th

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Is this open now?

Brandi Brown | Feb 5, 2019
Anthony Proulx | Feb 6, 2019

Yes it is as of 1.11.19

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Is the ice castle still open

Anthony Mills | Feb 5, 2019
Josh DeKam | Feb 6, 2019

Excelsior 😒

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Since online site says under construction, how can I get tickets?

Lynn McCarty | Feb 5, 2019
Stephanie Eikanas | Feb 6, 2019

So are they open, last week they said they were a week behind because of weather

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When does this open to public?

Jamey Thomas | Feb 5, 2019
Jenna Meier | Feb 6, 2019

It's happening in excelsior, MN this year

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Are you guys open in 2019?

HANNAH FALKNER | Feb 5, 2019
Cara Chaffee | Feb 6, 2019

According to their website, they will be open in 2019 but not in Stillwater. This time they will be in Excelsior at The Commons on Lake Minnetonka

When can you buy tickets? Can they be bought in advance and from where?

Sarah Bergman | Feb 5, 2019
Jenna Meier | Feb 6, 2019

You can but tickets now (in advance is okay) at the following website: https://icecastles.com/excelsior/

Is it open already??

Z. S | Feb 5, 2019
Jordan Lorence | Feb 6, 2019

Note to January

Is it open now?

Donna Richardson | Feb 5, 2019
Jenna Meier | Feb 6, 2019

Not for a couple weeks

are you open today?

Benjamin Leeds | Feb 5, 2019
Jenna Meier | Feb 6, 2019

No they are not yet

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is the ice casl geeing today

Kay Floyd | Feb 5, 2019
Jenna Meier | Feb 6, 2019

It's too warm... the ice castle is no longer open for the season. It'll be open again next year

Is the castle still open??

Kristine Wolf | Feb 5, 2019
Brooke Lewis | Feb 6, 2019

Always check their website to see if it's open, especially if the weather's warmed up at all.

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Do I need Yak Traks on my boots or are just my Sorel boots adequate?

Sharon Koehler | Feb 5, 2018
jennifer Pothen | Feb 6, 2018

Your boots are plenty

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I purchased ticket for 6 6:30 is it ok to go there earlier like 5 pm

A Google User | Feb 5, 2018
Pat Redepenning | Feb 6, 2018

They'd probably let you in. We had the grandkids with a sled, there's a small hill they had a blast on, and didn't have to stand in line like you do inside.

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I bought tickets online for 430 today my finance works until 530 is there away to push them out to that time.

David Andersen | Feb 5, 2018
Santhosh M | Feb 6, 2018

If you can't reschedule online then still you can go, only thing is people reserved for 5.30 gets priority. Have fun at ice castle

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How big is it

Jet Lee | Feb 5, 2018
Jim Phillips | Feb 6, 2018

15 foot tall, but, about the same sq ft as a convenience store.

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Is there a time limit once you are there

Brian Riebe | Feb 5, 2018
Santhosh M | Feb 6, 2018

There's no time limit. You can stay as long as want once you enter in but there's no re-entry

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I would like to buy tickets for February 17th but can't click on it. Will they be available closer to that weekend?

JoDee Nelson | Feb 5, 2018
Tony Flippance | Feb 6, 2018

Nearer the time

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Is alcohol allowe

steve drobinski | Feb 5, 2018
R T | Feb 6, 2018

No outside food or drink allowed. The concession stand has cocao and some snacks. We went across the street to the Irish Pub for drinks before our time slot came up. There are lots of places within a couple blocks that serve alcohol.

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Are dogs allowed?

Amy Nemec | Feb 5, 2018
Autumn Gray | Feb 6, 2018

Dogs are not allowed. To much yellow snow in the past.

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Do they turn people away who don't have tickets? How long do "walk up" customers have to wait in line?

Brianne O'Brien | Feb 5, 2018
Truepk | Feb 6, 2018

Yes they do they did that to me i didint have tickets thinking i could pay at the window but a man told me "no tickets no entre"

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Is there a place to warm up?

Laurie Prendergast | Feb 5, 2018
Reba Rooster | Feb 6, 2018

Stillwater Antiques

how much does it cost for an adult person?

Mischael Timothilay | Feb 5, 2018
Nicholas Ericson | Feb 6, 2018

Prices are on their website, and very from weekend and weekday, online and at door, adult and kid. Check there before making the trip.

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Is it handicap friendly

John Puffer | Feb 5, 2018
John Berman | Feb 6, 2018

There is plenty of space but the ground surface could pose a challenge. The snow has several loose areas and low spots.

What time to what time Monday throu thursday?

Ger Lo | Feb 5, 2018
Nicholas Ericson | Feb 6, 2018

Their website main page has all this information

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How long do people usually stay?

Amanda A | Feb 5, 2018
Luke Wiley | Feb 6, 2018

Half hour is plenty but some people longer

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Do you think it will be busy today?

Jeff Hengel | Feb 5, 2018
Stacey Abrego | Feb 6, 2018

Yes

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What is a good place to eat within walking distance from the Ice Castle

Susan Joos | Feb 5, 2018
Nicholas Ericson | Feb 6, 2018

This is only 2 blocks from main Street with tons of shops and bars.

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Do you think we need to arruve before 10 for 11:00 ticket?

Sandi Alexander | Feb 5, 2018
Jeff Casarez | Feb 6, 2018

Its to early to call it... Weather will play a big factor this year.

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