Ice Castles: Returning to WI as Winter Realms

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, November 8, 2023 – A popular winter attraction is returning to the Lake Geneva area – as a new event called Winter Realms. The creators of the famous Ice Castles are debuting a new, more weather-resistant winter experience in the picturesque setting of Geneva National Resort. 

Winter may still be a couple of months away, but plans and construction are underway in creating the magical winter wonderland. Winter Realms will enchant visitors with Ice Castles’ award winning towers, caverns, and crawl spaces and adding additional features that include dazzling lights, ice and snow sculptures, horse-drawn wagon rides, a Polar Pub ice bar, a tubing hill, ice slides, and other creative ice and snow creations. The unique blend of artistry and winter wonder will ensure unforgettable winter memories for visitors of all ages. 

“Winter Realms will bring the magic of winter to our guests even when Mother Nature is less predictable,” said Ice Castles CEO Kyle Standifird. “Our commitment to innovation allows us to continue creating enchanting moments, proving that, even in the face of changing climate patterns, the spirit of winter can always be celebrated.” 

Winter Realms is projected to open in late December, weather permitting. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, December 6, 2023. 

The Utah-based company will have one other Winter Realms location in Lake George, NY and four other Ice Castles locations in Midway, Utah; Cripple Creek, Colorado; Maple Grove, Minnesota, and North Woodstock, New Hampshire.