Enjoy cold or hot drinks in an icy atmosphere – various ice and snow bars in Switzerland offer this experience. Sometimes snacks or fondue are also on the menu in case guests get hungry. Depending on which of these bars you visit, you can sip delicious drinks either in the open air, in an igloo or in an ice palace surrounded by glacier ice. Winter fans and everyone who appreciates the extraordinary will get their money’s worth there.
If you want to visit an ice bar, you should definitely dress warmly and can be inspired by the following five examples. Here is a list of the coolest ice and snow bars open in Switzerland this winter.
Ice Bar on the Jungfraujoch
Treating yourself to an aperitif at the Ice Bar, 3454 meters above sea level, is an unforgettable experience. The ice cream bar is located on the Jungfraujoch in the heart of the Ice Palace, which offers visitors not only the Ice Bar, but also ice sculptures, as well as imaginative rooms and corridors made of ice. In freezing temperatures, enjoying drinks and small delicacies in this bar surrounded by glacier ice is something very special.
Open all year round. Suitable for groups of up to 20 people.
Can be booked exclusively.
Vote for the most beautiful ski areas in Switzerland
Blick and Switzerland Tourism are once again looking for the best ski areas in Switzerland and present the Blick Winter Awards 2022/23. Where are the best ski and snowboard slopes? Where are the most beautiful cross-country ski runs or the best gastronomic offer? At www.winterawards.ch you can vote for your favorites in six categories and win great prizes. Stop by and join in!
Blick and Switzerland Tourism are once again looking for the best ski areas in Switzerland and present the Blick Winter Awards 2022/23. Where are the best ski and snowboard slopes? Where are the most beautiful cross-country ski runs or the best gastronomic offer? At www.winterawards.ch you can vote for your favorites in six categories and win great prizes. Stop by and join in!
Snow bar in the igloo village of Davos Klosters GR
The igloo village of Davos in the canton of Graubünden is located at 2,620 meters above sea level in the middle of the ski area. To relax and strengthen yourself, go to the outdoor terrace, to the snow bar or to the lovingly decorated igloo restaurant. Cold and warm drinks, snacks or even fondue made from regional mountain cheese can be ordered there and tasted in a wintry atmosphere.
Open from December 25, 2022 to April 09, 2023.
The Eisbar Bergün, centrally located in the village, is very popular in winter. The winding Preda Bergün toboggan run runs along the bar, which is ideal for a break and to refresh yourself. This meeting point is also ideal for après-ski. With music and fine drinks, such as Schümli-Pflümli, you can experience winter from one of its most beautiful sides in the Eisbar Bergün.
Season is from December 17, 2022 to March 12, 2023.
Open Mondays from 1pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Friday from 1pm to 10pm and weekends from 12pm to 10pm.
Can be booked exclusively.
Ice Bar in the Teufelhof Basel
In the Teufelhof Basel you can visit the Ice Bar again this winter season. For the Basel Museum Night, the terrace of the inn and culture house is transformed into a stylish ice world that guarantees a cool evening. As a highlight, the sculpture artist Stefan Mesmer will create a large work of ice art live there with his team. Cold or hot drinks of all kinds are available in the Ice Bar and even raclette is offered.
Open on Friday 20 January 2023 from 4pm to midnight.
Snow bar in the igloo village of Zermatt VS
At 2,727 meters above sea level, you have a toast in the snow bar of the igloo village of Zermatt in the canton of Valais with a view of the Matterhorn. The snow-covered sun terrace or the igloo restaurant also invite you to linger and feast. The cheese fondue tastes fine and warms you up while you are in the middle of snow and ice.
Open from December 17, 2022 to April 16, 2023.
Take advantage of last-minute hotel deals now
Fancy a winter break in the mountains? As part of this year’s edition of the Blick Winter Awards, we are offering attractive hotel deals together with Switzerland Travel Centre. Stop by and benefit from exclusive last-minute deals with at least 20 percent off the daily rate!
Fancy a winter break in the mountains? As part of this year’s edition of the Blick Winter Awards, we are offering attractive hotel deals together with Switzerland Travel Centre. Stop by and benefit from exclusive last-minute deals with at least 20 percent off the daily rate!
Do you know any other cool ice bars in Switzerland that are worth a visit? Tell us in the comments.