September 30, 2024 – An enchanting world of ice and wonder is set to return to Utah this winter. Ice Castles at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center will feature a new design with plenty of fairytale experiences. The winter attraction features tunnels, caverns, towers, fountains, and slides, built entirely from ice. The acre-sized winter playground is illuminated at night by color-changing LED lights embedded inside the ice. The frozen attraction also offers horse-drawn sleigh rides, and new this winter, guests will have the chance to see a nightly fire show atop the icy towers after sunset.

“We are excited to return to Utah where the magic started years ago to create an enchanting experience for our guests,” said Ice Castles' CEO Kyle Standifird. “Our team is eager to craft something truly unique in Midway, along with a clash of fire and ice as flames dance amidst the Ice Castles backdrop.”

Ice Castles construction will begin in late October where a team of approximately 20 ice artisans will spend several weeks building the experience using icicles that they grow, harvest, and hand-place one-by-one. Ice Castles typically opens in late December or early January, depending on the weather, and remains open typically to middle or late February, weather permitting.

The Utah-based company will have a total of 5 locations this year with other locations in Minnesota, New Hampshire, Eagle, Colorado, and Cripple Creek, Colorado. Peak season tickets to visit the frozen fortresses will be available on November 26, 2024, and can be purchased on the attraction’s website, icecastles.com. Media images of Ice Castles are available at https://icecastles.com/press. Promotional video is available for download here.

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About Ice Castles
Ice Castles has been bringing fairy tales to life since its inception in 2011.
Founder, Brent Christensen, developed the patented process used to create Ice Castles while attempting to build a winter playground for his kids in the front yard of their home in Alpine, Utah. The project drew crowds who came out to tour Christensen’s frozen creation. Ice Castles has since turned into an internationally renowned attraction with multiple locations across North America.