Europe's largest ice sculpture festival

Day 1 | Amsterdam – Arrival

Departure in the morning and drive to Amsterdam. Here, you can experience a calm and relaxed atmosphere during this time of year. After an individual stay, continue to the hotel. Check-in and dinner.

Day 2 | Almere – Ice Sculpture Festival

After breakfast, you will take a city tour through Almere, where you will discover one of the youngest cities in the Netherlands. Passing contemporary residential areas, water landscapes, and striking buildings, you will gain exciting insights into the development of this extraordinary city. Afterwards, you will travel to the Ijsbeelden Festival in Biddinghuizen. Over 300,000 kg of ice and 275,000 kg of snow are transformed by international top artists into impressive sculptures up to 6 m high. Experience a magical world where creativity knows no bounds and every step holds a new experience. After an appropriate sightseeing stay, you will return to the hotel in the afternoon.

Day 3 | Palais Het Loo – Return Journey

After breakfast, you will leave Almere and drive to Palais Het Loo, a place in the heart of the Netherlands where history, art, and royal splendor come together. During a guided tour, you will discover the rich history of the royal palace and enjoy the beautiful gardens that also enchant in winter. Afterwards, you will begin your journey home.

• Travel by modern coach
• 2x overnight stays including breakfast buffet at the 4-star Leonardo Hotel Almere City
  Center in Almere (national category)
• 1x dinner at the hotel on the day of arrival
• City tour of Almere
• 1x ticket to the Ice Sculpture Festival
• Admission to Palais Het Loo in Apeldoorn for the palace, gardens, and stables including audio device
• City tax
• Continuous BOHR travel accompaniment

The hotel is located right next to the city theater and close to various restaurants, cafés, and shops in Almere. Public transportation is just a stone's throw away from the hotel. All 117 hotel rooms feature a shower in the bathtub, hairdryer, TV, telephone, safe, desk, a Nespresso machine, and unlimited Wi-Fi.