Are you ready for an icy adventure surrounded by the surreal inside a castle fit for an Ice Queen? Did my last post’s photos transport you to another world? Then get ready to come along for a FULL virtual tour of the ice castle in Dillon, Colorado!
Entering the large courtyard from the entry, as an apprentice, I had many choices of linked Ice Castle rooms to explore.
I discovered one icy wonder after the next.
Some rooms had towering ceilings.
Others so small you would have to crawl through them. Not becoming of a queen, of course.
Overhead, spikes of icicles rippled.
The glowing ice walls in trippy colors, patterns, and textures drew me for a closer look.
Walls like painted silk with shelves for candles were better off empty.
I found lots of perfect Instagram locations.
An occasional sign reminded us that ice can be brittle.
Ice hung in sheets above and around. Colors added dimension and depth. All walls created by hundreds of thousands of icicles.
I couldn’t anticipate what I’d find around the next corner.
A chunky couch of ice.
An icy slide.
Extraordinary spiked ceilings.
I wouldn’t risk walking underneath them on a sunny day…
I’m sure I missed something along the way.
The fountain flowed in a myriad of colors.
The perfect backdrop and an hommage to the castle’s icy origins.
As the water rose…
the vibrant pink transformed into a warmer palette.
then cooled in hues of lemon yellow, all in a matter of seconds.
Stunning archways in feathery ice held up by weighty columns.
I took one last look around and wondered if I would enjoy living in such frigid surroundings.
Maybe I wasn’t meant to be an ice queen after all.
But wait. In less than an hour, I seemed to blend right in. Where’s my crown?
Here’s a quick video tour for you!
Did you enjoy the tour? Which photo stood out? Could you imagine sleeping in an ice castle?
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Other Ice Castle adventures:
Explore an Otherworldly Ice Castle
Ice Castle Photos and an Interview with Its Creator Brent Christensen
Susie Lindau's Wild Ride 
Super tour, Susie. Thanks
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Thanks for stoppng by for part 2, John!!!
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How cool!
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It was very otherworldly. I’m glad you joined us for a tour, Beth!
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I enjoyed the tour! I’ll pass on sleeping there but the lighting makes the place sooo beautiful! You look so frozen, Susie! 😂🤭
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I began to blend in to my new surroundings. LOL! Thanks for stopping by, John!
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Wow!! The colours are amazing!! What a great experience.
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They used tons of LED lights. Some changed color. I would love to see the castle during the day for a completely different point of view!
Thanks, Darlene!
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Wow! Breathtaking pictures. I literally took a virtual tour! I can’t imagine myself sleeping in an ice-castle for sure! 😀
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Bring an extra blanket. LOL! Thanks for stopping back for part II. A truly extraordinary experience. 🙂
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You need to link up your gravatar so people, like me, can click to your site. I’m getting a 404 error. Could be on my end…
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cool place super !
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It really is! I would love to watch them build it next year. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
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Beautiful photos of something utterly unique. What a fun place to visit. Thanks for taking us along with you.
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Thanks for coming, Ally! It was quite spectacular.
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Absolutely stunning pictures…thanks for sharing!
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Thanks, John! It was pretty surreal.
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Very impressive ice show. Do they ever have icicles dropping? Do you have to sign a waiver before going through there? Gorgeous though, with the lights adding wonderful effects. Thanks for sharing this super tour!
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Yes, we do have to sign a waiver. Most people were pretty bundled up and wore hats. Being hit by one would probably leave a mark!!
Thanks for taking the tour with me, Anneli!
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Brilliant photos Susie, what a fantastic place to visit. We would have loved to see the ice castles, look wonderful.
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Thanks, Jonno! It’s a brilliant place. Been on a wild tear of company this month so we’ve been exploring!
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Amazing photos, Susie! Thanks for the personal tour.
One question, do you have to leave a medical directive and copy of your will along with the waiver? (You know me, always lurking on the dark side)
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Lol! I should have. We signed a waiver, but it didn’t really sink in, nor did the stalagtites, thank God!
Thanks, Al! It’s been a wild month of adventure. 🙂
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Wow, Wow and Wow! I remember Part 1. What a treat. I love the last photo… the ice princess.
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LOL! That’s right, Ted. Thank you!
This has been the craziest month filled with visitors and wild adventures, and it’s not over yet, even though it’s March! 🙂
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Very cool! We did the one in Wisconsin but we did it during the day so still beautiful but very different!
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Ice castles are amazing. They make them with icicles. I’ve got to stop by when they’re constructing it next year. Maybe I’ll meet the artist!
I’m from Madison, BTW. Go Cheeseheads!
This has been a month full of adventure. I’m posting about my ski hut trip tomorrow! Thanks for stopping by, 3Gen!
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Wow. Awesome!!!! Thank you. Happy weekend!
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Thanks so much for stopping by to take the icy tour, Sartenada! It really was an incredible tour. I keep wondering what I missed. Having a broken toe might have affected my brain and I’m directionally challenged anyway!!! LOL!
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Wow again!
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Yes! And it was made with tons of icicles. I didn’t look up very often or I would have been nervous! LOL!
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I may be Canadian but I HATE the cold.
However, your pics have warmed my heart, Susie Lindau.
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Thanks, Hook! Remember to stay cool if you ever go on an icy tour. You don’t want to start a flood!
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Wow, this looks fun! (And I normally don’t like the cold either).
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It really was! This ice castle was so much bigger than the one in Breck a few years ago. Room after room of amazing and icy surprises.
Thanks for touring, Lydia!!! Nice to see you!
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Absolutely gorgeous captures, Susie! Thanks for letting us vacation vicariously through your photos!
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Thanks so much for sharing, Traci! It was an otherworldly experience. 🤩
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