At an altitude of 3.250 m there is snow all year round. Cool temperatures prevail here even in summer.
We therefore recommend sturdy, ankle-high shoes with a good tread and grip. You should also dress warmly enough, because the temperature in the Nature's Ice Palace is 0° C all year round. Gloves are advantageous, so even the short, cold iron ladders in the world of ice can't harm you.
To get to the entrance of the Nature's Ice Palace, we have to walk 200 meters over snow. Half the route downhill and then uphill again after the tour. There can be high minus temperatures and strong wind at the glacier (not in the Nature's Ice Palace). Therefore, we ask our visitors to inform themselves beforehand about the weather conditions on the glacier and to dress accordingly.
Good to know:
- Sunglasses are an advantage when leaving the Nature's Ice Palace, as the eyes have to get used to the brightness from outside. The snow can be a bit blinding when walking back from the ice cave to the cable car station "Gletscherbus 3".
- You can join the Extended tour with ski or snowboard boots. In winter, 80% of the visitors visit our world of ice with them. However, if possible, we recommend to bring a change of shoes, as the rigid ski or snowboard boots offer less room for movement. Extras to the Extended Tour, such as the Photo Session, Stand-Up Paddling/Kayaking and the Couple/Family Adventure Tour are only possible with mountain/snow boots.
