Few places in the United States are cold enough to sustain a true “icebar,” but several countries in the far north of Europe have experimented with this unusual form of entertainment. An icebar is like an establishment for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, but features one major diversion from traditional bars: it is made primarily or entirely out of ice.
Copenhagen’s Icebar CPH
Icebar CPH is located in Copenhagen, and tourists staying in vacation rental homes in Denmark near the capital will want to take advantage of the opportunity to visit a true icebar. The bar at which patrons sit is formed from a huge piece of ice from the Torne River in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden and fish ice sculptures decorate the interior of the establishment, which features walls and tables made out of ice shipped in from the Arctic Circle.
What to Expect at an Icebar
Visitors arriving at Icebar CPH are provided with an insulated parka that includes gloves affixed to the cuffs. This may sound like awkward attire for drinking, but without the gloves, visitors would not be able to hold their frigid drinks.
Before entering the icebar properly, patrons pass through an airlock designed to prevent outside heat from entering the icebar. Once inside, patrons can order hot and cold drinks as well as food items. For a true icebar experience, order a cold drink — it will come in a tumbler made from arctic ice.
