The Ice Palaces

Experience the true magic of winter in the valley of Schwarzsee!

Along the road, 2km away from the ski resort of Schwarzsee you will be taken by Karl Neuhaus into a fairy tale world made of ice and light.

Take the chance to visit the ice palaces. An experience at every age!

Cold and Warm drinks as well as snacks ar sold at the "Buvette".

Opening times
From December 25th until beginning of March
Wednesdays to Fridays from 2pm to 9pm
Saturdays and Sundays from 12am to 9pm
Ice Palaces open? Find it out here.

Opening times during the festive Season
December 24th from 2pm to 7pm
December 25th/26th from 2pm to 9pm
December 31st/January 1st from 2pm to 9pm

Location:
By bus (TPF) from Fribourg (or Düdingen) - Bus stop "Lichtena" between Zollhaus and Schwarzsee. Then, 2 minutes walk.
Bus schedule

By car: The Ice Palaces are situated next to the road Plaffeien-Schwarzsee, between Zollhaus and Schwarzsee. The car park is next to the Ice Palaces on the left side of the road.

Packages & Accomodation
Would you like to stay a few nights in Schwarzsee? We suggest you the Ice Palace Package!
More Information about the Ice Palaces Package
Hotel booking online

Admission fee
Adults: CHF 10.-
Children (4 - 16 years): CHF 5.-
Groups from 10 people: 10% off

Video
-Short Video from the swiss television (only available in German) - Schweiz Aktuel "Märchenwelt aus Eis"
Der Eisgärtner aus dem Schwarzseetal (de)