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The Tatra Temple of Ice at Hrebienok is a magical place and the most visited attraction in the High Tatras, welcoming visitors to a kingdom of ice and snow since 2013. If you’re looking for a unique experience and a winter outing, the Temple is the perfect destination. This year, it opens its doors on Friday, 15th November 2024.
Each year, the ice structures are based on a different theme, embodying iconic architecture, symbolism and deeper meaning. Discover how the designs have evolved over the years and what wonders this year’s theme has to offer.
Wawel Cathedral and St. Adalbert’s Church in Kraków
“The Tatras do not divide, but unite.” This beautiful message was expressed by late Pope John Paul II. The remarkable figure and the 30th anniversary of his visit to the High Tatras inspired the Tatra Temple of Ice in 2024/2025. The Wawel Cathedral and the Church of St. Adalbert are closely connected with Saint John Paul II, who spent many years here, and Kraków is now regarded as a “pilgrimage site” for him. St. Adalbert’s Church is part of his spiritual legacy.
Year: 2024/2025
1,880 ice blocks
225 tons of ice
Creator: Adam Bakoš
Westminster Abbey, London
Year: 2023/2024
1880 ice blocks
225 tons of ice
Creator: Adam Bakoš
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
Year: 2022/2023
1880 ice blocks
225 tons of ice
Creator: Adam Bakoš
St. James’ Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela
Year: 2021/2022
1880 ice blocks
225 tons of ice
Creator: Adam Bakoš
Church of the Resurrection of Christ, St. Petersburg
Year: 2020/2021
1880 ice blocks
225 tons of ice
Creator: Adam Bakoš
Notre-Dame, Paris
Year: 2019/2020
1880 ice blocks
225 tons of ice
Creator: Adam Bakoš
St. Peter’s Basilica with Bernini’s Colonnade, Rome
Year: 2018/2019
1800 ice blocks
225 tons of ice
Creator: Adam Bakoš
Sagrada Família, Spain
Year: 2017/2018
1440 ice blocks
190 tons of ice
Creator: Adam Bakoš
Gothic of the Spiš region
Year: 2016/2017
720 ice blocks
90 tons of ice
Creator: Adam Bakoš
Baroque
Year: 2015/2016
540 ice blocks
70 tons of ice
Creator: Adam Bakoš
Eternal Forest Song
Year: 2014/2015
370 ice blocks
47,5 tons of ice
Creator: František Bálek
Prague Gothic
Year: 2013/2014
270 ice blocks
30 tons of ice
Creator: František Bálek
Ice chamois sculptor: Adam Bakoš
Opening times and admission fee
The Tatra Temple of Ice is open daily according to the funicular opening times during the 2024/2025 season. The ice beauty is free of charge for everybody. The Temple access is barrier-free, which means it is comfortable also for families with prams and people with limited mobility. The Christmas market will enhance the warm and peaceful atmosphere at Hrebienok and the Temple will be hosting 11 music concerts in winter.
Other activities at Hrebienok
- Tatry Ice Master: The international ice sculpting championships, featuring teams from around the world, transform tons of ice into works of art, which you can witness firsthand. The sculptures will be displayed in the Gallery of Ice Masters until the end of the winter season. The rest of the sculptures will be displayed outdoors until they gradually melt.
- Sledging: Day and especially night sledging are popular attractions at Hrebienok for families and groups of friends alike. The 2.5 km track will take you back to your childhood and bring smiles to children’s faces. Fun is guaranteed!
- Hrebienok café & restaurant: Located at 1,285 m above sea level, this restaurant is open during the cable car opening times and offers a cosy place to warm up in winter.
