Location
The ice palaces are located in a small forest, below the cantonal road between Plaffeien and Schwarzsee, about 2 km before Schwarzsee.
Arrival by public transport
The Fribourg–Schwarzsee bus (No. 123) runs every hour from Fribourg to Schwarzsee and back. Get off at the "Lichtena" bus stop, from there it is about a 5-minute walk along the illuminated footpath to the ice palaces.
Arrival by car
The ice palaces are located between Schwarzsee and Zollhaus, approximately at the height of Lichtena. There is a large car park directly at the entrance.
Hike to the Ice Palaces
characteristics of the route
Difficulty level: Very easy
Length: 3.4 km (ascent 18m / descent 93m)
Duration: 00:50
The ice worlds are an experience for young and old and the highlight of the hiking trail from Gypsera, which is prepared when there is enough snow. The fantasy world seems mystical even in daylight, but it radiates its full magic in the evening when everything is illuminated with colored spotlights.