Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
The Ice Sculpture Festival is a winter event where you can admire stunning sculptures made from blocks of ice and snow. It’s a magical frozen art exhibition filled with surprising and enchanting creations.
The ice sculptures are created by 46 of the very best national and international ice artists in the world, also known as carvers.
The ice sculptures are temporary: the hall in which they are displayed is cooled to –10 degrees to keep them in perfect condition. After the event ends, the sculptures melt. They are made from frozen rainwater, so when the festival is over, the water simply returns to nature.
Don’t miss out — plan your visit before it’s too late!
This year’s theme is Let’s go to the movies: Ice Sculptures from the Silver Screen. The ice sculptures are entirely dedicated to iconic films.
Sail away on the Titanic, disappear into Alice’s Wonderland, escape traps and dangers with Indiana Jones, swim with the sharks from Jaws, or dance through the streets of Pulp Fiction. Are you ready to step onto this icy movie set?
Do you have fun suggestions for next year’s theme? Let us know at info@ijsbeelden.nl.
The ice sculptures are displayed indoors in a cooled hall. Had enough of the cold? In our cozy, heated restaurant you can warm up with hot chocolate, soup, and many other delicious treats!
Practical information about the Ice Sculpture Festival
This year, the Ice Sculpture Festival is open from 13 December 2025 to 8 March 2026.
In Biddinghuizen, at the FlevoNice event grounds:
Strandgaperweg 20, 8256 PZ Biddinghuizen.
The Dutch Ice Festival can be experienced from Saturday 13 December 2025 to Sunday 8 March 2026.
We are open from Tuesday to Sunday. During school holidays we are open every day, including Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Visit us for an enchanting winter day out!
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 – 17:00*
Saturday & Sunday: 09:30 – 17:30*
New this year: Evening openings!
During the Christmas holidays, you can experience the festival on selected evenings, until 21:00.
Evening openings on:
19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December & 2 January.
On all other days during the Christmas holidays, we are open from 09:00 – 18:00.*
*We remain open until all visitors have finished their visit. If you choose the last time slot, you will still have plenty of time to enjoy everything.
Please note:
New Year’s Eve (31 December): open until 15:00
New Year’s Day (1 January): closed
The hall where the ice sculptures are displayed is cooled to –10 degrees. So be prepared and dress warmly with a winter coat, scarf, hat, and gloves.
Yes, absolutely. The Ice Sculpture Festival is suitable for all ages. For children, it truly is a magical day out. In addition to the sculptures, there is also an indoor kids’ corner and an outdoor playground where they can have fun after the visit.
Trek je winterjas aan, zet een warme muts op je hoofd en doe je handschoenen maar aan. De hal waarin je de ijssculpturen mag bewonderen, is gekoeld tot -10 graden. Warme kleding is dus geen overbodige luxe. Na afloop van je bezoek warm je lekker op in onze horecagelegenheid met een warme glas glühwein of chocolademelk.
A new time slot starts every 15 minutes, from the beginning to the end of the day. The first time slot starts at 10:00 from Tuesday to Friday, and at 09:30 on Saturdays and Sundays. During the Christmas holidays, we open as early as 09:00. The hall remains open until the last visitor has seen everything. So even if you choose the final time slot, you will still have plenty of time to admire the ice sculptures.
Please note: the time slot applies only to entry into the ice hall, not to the restaurant or the rest of the festival grounds. So you can relax and enjoy a coffee and apple pie before your time slot begins.
Yes, absolutely. How nice that you want to take photos so you can continue to enjoy the beautiful sculptures and great memories after your visit. Don’t forget to tag us if you share your pictures on Instagram or Facebook. And feel free to send your best photos to info@ijsbeelden.nl.
A walk through the ice hall takes about 45 to 60 minutes, but feel free to take your time. With your ticket, you can even walk through the sculptures a second time. And it doesn’t end with the ice sculptures — there is plenty more to enjoy on the festival grounds!
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Try curling on our artificial-ice curling rink
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Admire the street art
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Let the kids run wild in the spacious playground with bouncy castle and slide
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See yourself as an ice sculpture in the AI photobooth
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Take a behind-the-scenes look in the Making of movie
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Browse the merchandise shop
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Enjoy something tasty in our restaurant or at the poffertjes stand
In short: you can expect a few wonderful hours of winter fun for
There is plenty of parking available on the grounds, including space for buses. The parking area is located right at the entrance. Parking costs €5 for the entire day.
Travel to Harderwijk station or Dronten station and take bus 147 to the Bremerbergweg bus stop.
During the Christmas holidays and spring break, the official Ice Sculpture shuttle bus will take you from the Bremerbergweg stop to the festival grounds and back again. The shuttle runs between 10:00 and 17:00. Please note: the shuttle does not operate on Christmas Day or Boxing Day.
Are you less mobile? Send an email to info@ijsbeelden.nl. We’ll be happy to think along with you about the best way to visit the festival.
Yes, the festival is wheelchair accessible, and companions do not have to pay an entrance fee. In addition, there are designated disabled parking spaces on-site, and wheelchairs are available. We do everything we can to ensure everyone has a wonderful day. Need extra assistance? Just let us know — we’re happy to help.
On the final weekend of the festival, we are always specially open for visitors with visual impairments, who are then allowed to touch the sculptures. Of course, everyone else is also welcome on those days.
Yes, you can visit our restaurant for tasty (hot) drinks, snacks, and sandwiches. It’s the perfect place to warm up and enjoy something to eat and drink during your visit.
Yes, absolutely. Your loyal four-legged friend is welcome to enjoy the magical ice art with you. Naturally, this also applies to service and guide dogs. Please make sure your dog is kept on a leash.
Sorry to hear that you lost something during your visit. But don’t worry — send us an email at info@ijsbeelden.nl and we will check whether your item has been handed in to Lost & Found.
No, it is not allowed to bring your own food and drinks to the festival. But fortunately, you’ll find plenty of tasty options with us!
Yes, absolutely. You will find baby changing cushions in the restroom area, so you can change your little one comfortably.
Yes! Your ticket can be scanned twice within 120 minutes. You’re welcome to return later to enjoy all the art.
Tickets
Tickets purchased at the box office on the day of your visit cost €21.95 for adults and €15.95 for children aged 4 to 10. You’ll pay less when you order your tickets online in advance.
Online prices:
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Weekend & school holidays: €20.95 for adults and €14.25 for children (4–10)
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Weekdays: €19.95 for adults and €13.75 for children
Children up to and including 3 years can always visit the ice sculptures free of charge.
For online purchases we charge €0.95 per ticket for administration and for reserving a time slot. The advantage of ordering online? You are guaranteed entry and still benefit from the lowest price.
Of course! Groups of 30 visitors or more can benefit from special discounts. Contact us at info@ijsbeelden.nl and we’ll gladly assist you.
Yes, you can buy tickets at the entrance, but they are priced higher than online tickets. We recommend booking in advance to secure your time slot and avoid crowds.
On weekdays outside holiday periods, you’ll get the best price — and a calmer atmosphere to enjoy the sculptures in comfort and capture beautiful photos.
Yes, that is possible. Did you purchase your ticket via our website? Then everything is handled by our ticket partner Ticketcounter. You can contact them by email at info@ticketcounter.nl or by phone at 010 – 751 64 00. They respond within 3 working days.
Would you like to change your ticket to another day? No problem. Simply contact Ticketcounter and they will arrange this for you as well.
If you purchased your ticket(s) through another platform, such as Groupon, Social Deal, Tripper, or ANWB, please contact the respective platform for assistance.
Good news — printing your ticket is not required! The QR code can be scanned straight from your phone. Just ensure your screen brightness is set high enough so we can scan the code easily.