Maple Grove Minnesota Ice Castles 2024 Guide & Discount Code

The Minnesota Ice Castles are located in Maple Grove, just a 20-minute drive from the Twin Cities. Maple Grove is a town with plenty to do, bringing the ice castles to a city with a small-town feel. Explore the downtown before ending your evening at the stunning lit-up ice castles.

The ice castles are beautiful at night time when they are illuminated by colored LED lights that give the chilly structures a fairytale quality. But, daytime can be just as fun, and you can really appreciate the detail of the sculptures, castles, and everything else made of ice in the natural light.

*The Minnesota Ice Castles have moved! Please note the new location like last year. The location is in Maple Grove*

Are the Minnesota Ice Castles open? – No

No, they are closed for the 2024 season!

Don’t forget to bring a sled (strollers aren’t allowed)! This is the cutest sled ever and is great for pictures.

Maple Grove Minnesota Ice Castles Opening Times

The Minnesota Ice Castles are closed. They are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Opening hours are:

Wednesday & Thursday: 4 pm – 9 pm
Friday: 3 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday: 11 am – 10:30 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 8 pm

Where to Purchase Minnesota Ice Castle Tickets – Tickets on Sale NOW

Tickets are on sale now. There are two levels of ticket pricing: weekday and weekend. Kids under 4 get in for free. Purchase tickets online here.

You can purchase tickets on-site, but they are not guaranteed to be available. To avoid disappointment, it’s best to order online. If you do plan to show up for standby tickets, be prepared to pay a little bit more since they are subject to higher pricing.

Off Peak Monday & Thursday
- Ages 12 and up $16
- Ages 4-11 $11
- Children under 4 are free
Peak Friday – Sunday & Winter Breaks
- Ages 12 and up $23
- Ages 4-11 $16
- Children under 4 are free

Ice Castle Discount Code

We have an exclusive Ice Castles discount code for our readers, get 15% off with promo code stamped2024 good for the 2024 Ice Castle season.

Remember to bring hand warmers. These cheap ones do the trick!

Ice Castles in Minnesota Address

12500 82nd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN

The previous location was the Stillwater Ice Castles and then the New Brighton Ice Castles, in 2024 the new location is in Maple Grove.

Parking & Shuttles for the Maple Grove Ice Castles

Parking is available in the lot across the street from the Hennepin County/Maple Grover Library. Unlike in previous years, there are no shuttles because the nearby parking lots are within walking distance.

Amenities at the Minnesota Ice Castles

The Minnesota Ice Castles have all the best features you’ll find across all locations. Inside the castle itself, walk through dazzling archways and tucked-away caverns and marvel at the beautiful opaque walls.

Race down the slippery ice slides, find your way around the ice maze full of twists and turns, and crawl through narrow passageways made entirely of ice. These are great for both kids and adults, as long as you are not claustrophobic!

For a really special experience, rent the Arctic Alcove, a VIP experience in a fully private area with seating and a fireplace. Perfect for special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays or for marriage proposals in a truly magical setting.

If you are lucky, you may witness an evening performance by fire dancers. You would think that fire and ice castles don’t mix, but these trained performers do a mix of fire twirling, breathing fire, and other dances and tricks—all without melting the ice.

Accommodation Near the Minnesota Ice Castles in Maple Grove

If you stay at any of these 10 hotels in Maple Grove, you can get a free ticket to the ice castles. Follow the directions on that page to claim your free ticket.

There are several hotels right in Maple Grove that are great options, and some are within walking distance. The following hotels are within a one-mile walk:

Residence Inn by Marriott Minneapolis Maple Grove/Arbor Lakes
Staybridge Suites MPLS-Maple Grove/Arbor Lakes
Hampton Inn Minneapolis Northwest Maple Grove

Tips for Visiting the Minnesota Ice Castles

1. Buy Your Tickets In Advance

Ice Castle tickets are valid for a specific date and time entry. You’ll need to purchase them in advance to guarantee admission. We cannot urge you enough to buy them online as soon as they go on sale.

2. Check the weather

The days that we visited were below zero. It was super super cold and uncomfortable. Make sure to check the weather 24+ hours before, so if needed, you can change your ticket for free or dress for the weather.

3. Dress in layers

Dress warm. You can always take off your jacket for a picture if needed. You don’t want to rush through the ice castles because you are cold.

4. Wear boots

No matter if it’s below zero or 30+ degrees outside, wear boots in the ice castle. It’s the easiest way to walk around, and your feet will stay much warmer. Remember, you’ll be walking on snow & ice the entire time it gets really cold!

5. Bring Hand Warmers

We wish we had hand warmers last year. You can get these cheap hand warmers that come with 10, or they have these rechargeable hand warmers for slightly more money. They are nice to have in your gloves & boots, or take them out and warm up your face.

6. Bring A Sled

Pulling children in a sled is much easier than attempting to push a stroller. They don’t allow strollers, but they do allow sleds. We think this is the cutest sled ever.

7. Don’t Rush

Remember that the time on your ticket is just your entry time period, but once you are inside the ice castles, you can stay as long as you want. If you do get cold, go warm up by the outdoor fire!

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Kim Ross

Tuesday 15th of November 2022

Can I use a scooter to go through the ice castle? I can't do much walking

Adam

Sunday 11th of December 2022

No, the surface is just compacted snow and it is uneven and the wheels would not roll well. If you can walk short distances I would still go. The grounds aren't that massive and there are places to stop and rest along the way.