Ice Castles 2027: Locations, Tickets & What to Expect This Winter

Quick Facts: Ice Castles 2026–27

• Ice Castles New Hampshire is located at 24 Clark Farm Road in North Woodstock, NH, just off I-93 at Exits 32 and 33.

• Ice Castles New Hampshire hopes to open in late December 2026 and stay open into early March 2027, depending on the weather.

• The New Hampshire castle covers about one acre and uses roughly 20 million pounds of ice, with up to 12,000 icicles grown and hand-placed every day.

• Admission to Ice Castles New Hampshire includes the Mystic Forest Light Walk and snow tubing.

• Ice Castles tickets are timed-entry and sold online only at icecastles.com.

• The first New England Ice Carving Championships will take place at Ice Castles in North Woodstock from February 26 to 28, 2027.

• Ice Castles will not operate in Cripple Creek or Silverthorne, Colorado, during the 2026–27 season.

• Ice Castles has not yet announced whether its Minnesota State Fairgrounds or Edmonton sites will return for 2026–27.

A visitor wanders beneath a towering icicle archway at Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire. Image source: Ice Castles

Ice Castles Locations for 2026–27

Ice Castles ran four U.S. sites and one in Canada last season. This winter, only one location is confirmed so far.

North Woodstock, New Hampshire (Confirmed)

Ice Castles is returning to its longtime home in the White Mountains, near Lincoln. Building it takes weeks, with ice artisans growing, harvesting, and placing tens of thousands of icicles by hand. After dark, colorful lights make the frozen tunnels and towers glow.

Your ticket also includes the Mystic Forest Light Walk and snow tubing hill, so give yourself plenty of time to explore. And if you visit February 26–28, 2027, you can catch the first New England Ice Carving Championships right at the castle.

Ice slides tucked inside the castle walls are a favorite for kids and grown-ups alike. Image source: Ice Castles

Cripple Creek and Silverthorne, Colorado (Canceled)

Neither Colorado location will reopen for the 2026–27 season. According to KOAA, last winter's unusually mild weather led Ice Castles to cut back on locations, while water supply concerns also played a role in Cripple Creek. The company hopes to return to Colorado in a future season.

Colorado's Ice Castles glowed blue and green after dark, but the state won't host a castle this winter. Image source: Ice Castles

St. Paul, Minnesota, and Edmonton, Alberta (Not Yet Announced)

The Minnesota State Fairgrounds and downtown Edmonton both hosted castles last winter, but neither is confirmed for this season. The Ice Castles homepage currently lists only New Hampshire and says a full locations announcement is coming soon. We'll update this article as new sites are confirmed.

A visitor gazes up inside an icicle tunnel at Ice Castles Edmonton, which hasn't been confirmed for the 2026–27 season. Image source: Ice Castles

How to Get Ice Castles Tickets

Tickets for the 2026–27 season aren't on sale yet, and prices haven't been released. When they drop, they'll be timed-entry and sold online only through the official Ice Castles website.

1. Go to icecastles.com and choose the New Hampshire location.

2. Join the ticket alert list so you hear the moment dates go live.

3. When tickets open, pick your date and timed-entry slot.

4. Book right away if you're eyeing the Ice Carving Championships weekend (February 26 to 28) or school vacation weeks.

Tickets are only sold online, so book before you go. Warmer weather can also affect opening dates or cause temporary closures, so check your email for updates before heading out.

Planning a Winter Trip to Ice Castles New Hampshire

Boston Logan (BOS) and Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT) are the closest major airports, and North Woodstock is an easy drive up I-93 from either. The castle sits at 24 Clark Farm Road, just off Exits 32 and 33.

The Lincoln–Woodstock area has plenty of ski lodges, inns, and cozy restaurants, so the castle works well as part of a long weekend with a day on the slopes. Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded, and the castle is at its most dramatic once the lights come on after dark.

Towering icicle formations surround visitors at Ice Castles, where frozen archways and open-air domes create a magical winter experience in New Hampshire. Image source: Ice Castles

A few tips before you go:

• Dress warmer than you think and wear boots with good grip, since the paths are packed snow and ice.

• Snow pants make the ice slides and tubing hill a lot more fun.

• Plan for a visit after sunset if you want the full color light show.

• Expect bigger crowds during the Ice Carving Championships weekend and school vacation weeks.

With tens of thousands of hand-placed icicles forming its frozen tunnels, archways, and caverns, Ice Castles in New Hampshire is a winter experience worth adding to your bucket list.

A smaller Ice Castles season makes New Hampshire the one confirmed option for anyone hoping to walk through a castle made of icicles this winter. With Colorado out and Minnesota and Edmonton still unannounced, travelers from the Midwest and the Rockies may want to wait for the full lineup before booking.

My family visited the New Hampshire Ice Castles a couple of years ago, and we had such a wonderful time. The slides were a favorite, and my kids still talk about how amazing the ice sculptures were. Seeing it all lit up at night is something photos don’t quite capture.

For New Englanders, it’s well worth the drive up I-93. The Ice Carving Championships add another reason to visit in February, but even without a special event, there’s plenty here to make a memorable winter outing.

FAQ: Ice Castles 2026-2027

When will Ice Castles open this year?

Ice Castles New Hampshire hopes to open in late December 2026 and stay open into early March 2027, weather permitting.

Which Ice Castles locations are open for 2026–27?

North Woodstock, New Hampshire, is the only confirmed location so far. Ice Castles says more sites will be announced soon.

Are the Colorado Ice Castles coming back?

Not this season. Both Cripple Creek and Silverthorne are canceled for 2026–27, though the company hopes to return to Colorado in the future.

What's included with a New Hampshire ticket?

Admission covers the ice castle itself, plus the Mystic Forest Light Walk and snow tubing.

Where do I park in New Hampshire?

Head to 24 Clark Farm Road in North Woodstock, just off I-93 at Exits 32 and 33, and follow the venue signage.

How do I buy tickets?

Tickets are timed-entry and sold online only at icecastles.com. They aren't on sale yet, so sign up for alerts on the website.

How should I dress?

Dress warmer than you think, wear boots with good grip, and bring snow pants if you plan to hit the slides or tubing hill.