Magic Ice Lofoten, Svolvær
An indoor, sub-zero ice gallery and bar on the quay in Svolvær, with ice sculptures on the story of Lofoten's fishermen and Vikings. Magic Ice describes it as the world's first permanent ice gallery.
Why do it
An indoor option in any weather: warm poncho and gloves are provided and a drink is served in an ice glass (Magic Ice).
Where
Fiskergata 36, 8300 Svolvær, on the quayside (Magic Ice).
Best time
Magic Ice hours: summer (1 June–1 September) daily 12:00–22:00; winter (1 September–31 May) daily 14:00–22:00, opening at 18:00 after 18 September. Opens earlier for cruise and group bookings.
Who it suits
Magic Ice describes it as suitable for all ages.
Operators
- Magic Ice: Admission NOK 325 including a welcome drink in an ice glass, poncho and gloves; discounts for groups, students and families (Magic Ice). Visit Lofoten's listing adds that reduced group rates apply from 20 people and that groups must be pre-booked at post@magic-ice.no.
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Itineraries that include it
Lofoten in 3 days in winter: Svolvær, Henningsvær and Borg
3 days
A three-day winter plan for November to March based in Svolvær: a northern lights tour, a RIB trip into Trollfjorden, SKREI in Kabelvåg, Henningsvær and the Viking museum at Borg, with short daylight drives and no winter summits.
Lofoten in 5 days: Svolvær to Reine along the E10
5 days
Five days one way along the E10: Svolvær and Fløya, SKREI in Kabelvåg, Henningsvær, Borg and Haukland beach, Nusfjord and Kvalvika, then Reine and Å. Leave on the Moskenes ferry to Bodø or fly home from Leknes.
Lofoten in 5 days in winter: Svolvær to Reine by daylight
5 days
Five winter days from Svolvær to Reine: northern lights tours at each end, a RIB trip into Trollfjorden, SKREI, Henningsvær, Borg, Nusfjord and Å. Drives are kept to daylight hours and summit hikes are left out.
Questions
- How much does Magic Ice in Svolvær cost?
- NOK 325, including a welcome drink in an ice glass and a poncho and gloves.
- When is Magic Ice Svolvær open?
- Summer daily 12:00–22:00; winter daily 14:00–22:00, with an 18:00 opening after 18 September.
Sources
- Magic Ice Lofoten (listing)Visit Lofoten (Destination Lofoten). Official tourism, checked 16 September 2026
- Svolvær, Lofoten – Magic IceActivity operator, checked 16 September 2026
Details last verified 16 September 2026.