Last Updated: May 2, 2021
The Craziest Icebars in Europe
Europe is a treasure trove of unique experiences, rich culture, and architectural wonders. It’s also where travelers get to encounter some crazy experiences. While enjoying drinks and alcohol is pretty much a staple for any kind of travel, Europe takes it a step further by sticking travelers in a room made of ice.
It might sound crazy, but these below zero bars are beautiful, enchanting, and just downright cool. If you’re up for some out-of-this-world drinking fun, check out some of the craziest ice bars in Europe below. You can even bring your kids!
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ICEBAR by ICEHOTEL Stockholm
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ICEBAR by ICEHOTEL Stockholm enjoys considerable popularity since it’s the first permanent bar made of ice in the world. It was built in 2002 and is renewed with fresh ice from the Torne River every April. Skillful ice sculptors from the ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi create the very unique interiors of this go-to ice bar in Sweden. This very same ice is also used for the glasses in which drinks and cocktails are served.
It is open all year and has a constant temperature of -7 C (19 F). It can accommodate up to 60 people at a time and is also a family-friendly venue. Kids can enter the ice bar to be served colorful kid-friendly beverages.
Since the place is so popular, booking is a must to ensure you get inside. Each entry fee includes a cocktail and gives you around 40 minutes in the ice bar. With its artfully sculpted interiors, it functions partly as an exhibit as well. They also offer other activities such as ice sculpting lessons.
ICEBAR by ICEHOTEL is located in the Nordic C Hotel, centrally located on Vasaplan, next door to Stockholm Central Station and the airport shuttle train Arlanda Express.
Xtracold Icebar Amsterdam
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Xtracold Amsterdam Icebar is one of the coolest joints you’ll find in Amsterdam. You enter a nice and warm lounge where you can sit and relax in good company. It’s a full-service bar where you can already start enjoying unique cocktails. Towards the back, another door leads you to the actual icebar.
The icebar is kept at -10 C (14 F), but guests are given a thermal coat to keep them warm. Sixty tons of ice make up the entire bar, with every inch of space and furniture are made out of ice.
Tickets include free drinks both at the lounge and at the icebar area.
A unique experience at Xtracold is being able to relive the adventure of the famous Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz. He was stranded on the island of Nova Zembla in the Arctic for almost a year, and the Xtracold Icebar is a tribute to that. Staff are dressed up in costumes to make the experience more real for the guests.
+31 20 320 5700
Ice Club Roma
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Ice Club Roma is the one and only icebar in Italy and found in the heart of Rome. New ice are regularly shipped from Europe to Rome just to refresh the bar every so often. Sculptures are also changed every so often to keep guests entertained.
Vodka is the icebar’s main liquor. Guests can choose any of the bar’s vodka-based drinks or create their own from more than 20 different flavored vodkas in the menu. There are classic favorites such as Peach and Strawberry, but Ice Club Roma also has some uncommon flavors like Coconut and Melon. Together with a big range of flavors is a big range of brands. They carry mainstream favorites like Belvedere, Grey Goose and Ciroc, as well as some more unknown brands from smaller breweries.
Drinks are served in glasses made of ice, helping amplify the taste of vodka in your drinks. The atmosphere in the icebar is very cool and energetic with cool-tone lighting and music. You’ll most likely forget that Rome is just out the door.
info@iceclubroma.it
Icebar London
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You’ll never know what crazy image you’ll find when you enter Icebar London. This swanky icebar welcomes guests with quirky and towering ice sculptures. These sculptures and the ice everywhere else are changed every year from the frozen rivers of Sweden.
Located along Heddon Street, Icebar London offers sophisticated cocktails and designer coats and gloves. In the 40 minutes that guests have in the icebar, neon lights and some of the town’s best cocktails make for a very memorable experience.
Icebar London is UK’s one and only icebar, so this place draws quite a crowd.
There’s a gift shop and a restaurant in the area once you’ve had your fill of ice.
+44 (0)20 7478 8910
res@belowzerolondon.com
Icebarcelona
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Icebarcelona gives guests the best of both worlds. Located along the Mediterranean shore, Icebarcelona is the first ever icebar by the beach, plunging guests into cold icy interiors after basking in the hot Mediterranean sun.
Built in 2007, Icebarcelona consists of an ice lounge with elaborate ice sculptures and a terrace, perfect for an alfresco cocktail in front of the Mediterranean Sea. The ice lounge is kept at a temperature of -5C (20F), and has been designed by internationally renowned artists. The theme inside changes at least twice a year.
The icebar is also open to children, who seem to enjoy the experience more than the adults. Each entrance fee includes a cocktail for adults, but they also offer family packages if you’re bringing kids along.
Whether you’re looking to level up your cocktails, interested in finding some unique pieces of art and sculpture, or finding ways to entertain your kids for an hour, these icebars in Europe will not disappoint.
About the Author Roger Timbrook
Roger is a little obsessed with travel. He has been to over 40 countries, broken 3 suitcases and owned over 10 backpacks in 12 months. What he doesn't know about travel, ain't worth knowing!
