Lake geneva ice castles hotel packages

Are you wanting to visit the Lake Geneva Ice Castle this winter? It’s one of the best things to do in Wisconsin this winter!

The ice castles are a really popular event so you’ll need to plan your trip in advance. We’ve put together everything you need to know before visiting the ice castles in this guide.

UPDATE: The Lake Geneva Ice Castles are closed for the Season

Are the Ice Castles in Lake Geneva Open? – No – They did open January 22, 2022

No, the Lake Geneva Ice Castles are open for the 2022 season. The Lake Geneva Ice Castles opening date is January 22, 2022.

Lake Geneva Ice Castles Dates & Times

The Lake Geneva Ice Castles opened January 22, 2022, and currently have tickets for sale until February 19, 2022, but this could be extended if the weather stays cold.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 4 pm – 9 pm
Friday: 3 pm – 11 pm
Saturday: 11 am – 11 pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 9 pm

Don’t forget to bring a sled! This is the cutest sled ever and is great for pictures.

Where are the Lake Geneva Ice Castles?

If you visited the ice castles in Lake Geneva previously, please note the new location as of last year. The ice castles’ new home is at the Geneva National Resort & Club.

Address: 1091 Hidden Cottage Cir, Lake Geneva

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How To Purchase Lake Geneva Ice Castle Tickets?

Lake Geneva ice castle tickets went on sale Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 12pm CT.

Ice Castle tickets are in high demand and sell out every day well in advance. The only guaranteed way to visit the Lake Geneva Ice Castles is by purchasing tickets online for a set date and time.

Once tickets sell out you can purchase standby tickets, but this does not guarantee admission. There is a chance you won’t be able to enter.

You can purchase Lake Geneva ice castle tickets online here.

*Ticket sales are final. HOWEVER, ticket dates and times may be changed with at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled ticket. We suggest watching the weather and changing your ticket if needed.

Ice Castle Discount Code

We have an exclusive Ice Castles discount code for our readers, get 15% off with promo code stamped2022 good for the 2022 Ice Castle season.

Remember to bring hand warmers, these cheap ones do the trick!

Ice Castles Priority Booking Vouchers – No Longer For Sale

This is something new they are doing to purchase Lake Geneva Ice Castle tickets. You can purchase a priority booking voucher now, the voucher will then be used to redeem for Ice Castle tickets at a later date.

Once you purchase the ice castle priority booking voucher you will get an email with your confirmation number. You will need this confirmation number to redeem your ice castle tickets when they are available. The voucher is non-refundable and only valid for the 2021-2022 Lake Geneva Ice Castle dates.

How Much Are Ice Castle Tickets?

Prices vary based on age and day of the week.

Monday – Thursday
- Ages 12 and up $18.99
- Ages 4-11 $12.99
- Standby Tickets $20
- Children under 4 are free
Friday – Sunday
- Ages 12 and up $22.99
- Ages 4-11 $18.99
- Standby tickets $25
- Children under 4 are free
Holiday Pricing (January 18 & February 15) is the same as weekend pricing

Rent a VIP Artic Alcove

For a more private experience consider renting a VIP Artic Alcove at the Lake Geneva Ice Castles. It’s great for a couple or group of friends/family. You’ll have your own private space roped off from other guests.

Included in reserving Artic Alcove you get the following:

A personalized experience for up to 6 guests

Renting the Arctic Alcove costs $400. Consider adding on some warm beverages and tasty treats to sweeten the experience, for an additional charge.

Parking at the Lake Geneva Ice Castles?

There is parking available at the Geneva National Resort & Club.

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Tips for Visiting the Ice Castles in Lake Geneva?

1. Buy Your Tickets In Advance

Ice Castle tickets are valid for a specific date and time entry. You’ll need to purchase them in advance to guarantee admission. We cannot urge you enough to buy them online as soon as they go on sale.

2. Check the weather

The days that we visited were below zero, it was super super cold, and uncomfortable. Make sure to check the weather 24+ hours before so if needed you can change your ticket for free if needed OR make sure to dress for the weather.

3. Dress in layers

Dress warm, you can always take off your jacket for a picture if needed. You don’t want to rush through the ice castles because you are cold.

4. Wear boots

No matter if it’s below zero or 30+ degrees outside wear boots in the ice castle. It’s the easiest way to walk around and your feet will stay much warmer. Remember you’ll be walking on snow & ice the entire time it gets really cold!

5. Bring Hand Warmers

We wish we had hand warmers last year, you can get these cheap hand warmers that come with 10, or they have these rechargeable hand warmers for slightly more money. They are nice to have in your gloves & boots or take them out and warm up your face.

6. Bring A Sled

Pulling children in a sled is so much easier than attempting to push a stroller, and they don’t allow strollers either but they do allow sleds. We think this is the cutest sled ever.

7. Don’t Rush

Remember that your time on your ticket is just your entry time period but once you are inside the ice castles you can stay as long as you want. If you do get cold go warm up by the outdoor fire!

Are the Ice Castles a Real Place?

No, the ice castles are not a real place. The ice castles in Lake Geneva are manmade every year and are constantly being maintained throughout the season.

What are the Ice Castles Made of?

The fine mist of water freezes quickly and grows large icicles. The icicles are then taken from the growing rack and placed onto the main ice castles.

The workers are constantly “growing” more icicles and if you come early in the morning you may see them putting a few up. They are constantly adding to the ice castles.

Hotels near the Lake Geneva Ice Castles

On our visit last year we made it a weekend in Lake Geneva trip. We visited the ice castles at night on Friday and then again Saturday morning. That way we were able to visit it during both times of the day.

Closest Hotel to the Ice Castles | The Inns at Geneva National
Great Price | Abbey Resort
Best for families | Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

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Lake Geneva Ice Castles Package

For the ultimate Ice Castle weekend and to ensure tickets purchase the Ice Castles package at the Geneva National Resort OR The Ridge Lake Geneva. The package includes:

Overnight accommodation at The Inns of Geneva National
Up to four tickets to the ice castles per guest room. If you already have tickets there is a package without tickets as well. A limited number of additional tickets may be purchased at the front desk.
FREE on-site ice skating, sledding, and candlelight snowshoeing (weather permitting)

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