It’s time to start dreaming of your next trip. Here’s six must-see ice sculptures around the world.
At Rulantica, a popular water park in Germany, sculptors work to create stunning ice sculptures as part of the park’s Made of Ice exhibit. The installation features everything from mermaids splashing in frozen water to penguins swimming. © Martingraf | Dreamstime.com
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, located in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, welcomes visitors to take in the magnificent ice palace through December and January, with the official opening ceremony Jan. 5. Lights accompany the fantastic sculptures. © Arnaud Martinez | Dreamstime.com
The kingdom of ice and snow at Harbin Ice and Snow Festival features ice walls, ice stairs, ice turrets and more. The festival also features an ice lantern art fair, ice bar and restaurant, and snow sculpture art expo. © Kikujungboy | Dreamstime.com
Sweden boasts not one but several ice hotels, including the original ice hotel, first opened in 1989. These unique accommodations feature ever-changing art made of ice and snow and promise a unique stay. © Karen Foley | Dreamstime.com
Spanning 1.5 kilometers, Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido, Japan, features breathtaking ice and snow sculptures of everything from traditional Japanese palaces to beloved cartoons. The first festival was held in 1950 and continues to draw visitors from around the world. © Ka Yan Mak | Dreamstime.com
In Quebec City, visitors can stay at Hôtel de Glace, an ice hotel filled with snow arches, ice sculptures and elegant rooms. The only one of its kind in North America, this hotel boasts themed suites and even a chapel where visitors can get married! © Katherinekalmbach | Dreamstime.com
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