Over an acre of frozen winter wonderland will open for the season later this month.

UPDATE: The New Hampshire Ice Castle will open for the season January 14, 2022. Tickets are on-sale now.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE: An annual frozen attraction will open for the season soon. The New Hampshire Ice Castle will open for the season in mid-January, according to the official website. An exact opening date is expected this week. The Ice Castle is located at 24 Clark Farm Road, in North Woodstock. The location is just a few miles from its former location at the Hobo Railroad, in Lincoln.

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This year's castle features massive turrets, archways, tunnels, ice thrones, ice slides and fountains that glow with colored LED lights frozen into the ice. The quarter-mile magical forest walk will be back again this year.

COVID-19 safety precautions will be in place. These include:

  • Do not come to the ice castle if you or anyone in your party is feeling ill. Plan a visit when everyone is feeling well. If you already purchased tickets, they can be rescheduled for a different time.
  • 6-foot distance must be maintained between groups.
  • Guests are encouraged to wear masks or face coverings in common areas.
  • Limited capacity within areas of the ice castle.
  • Frequent sanitization of high-touch surfaces.
  • Hand sanitizing stations will be available near the entrance, exit, restrooms, and concession areas.
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Because the ice castle is an open-air, outdoor event, proof of vaccination will not be required.

We will update this article when an official date has been announced.

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