--- title: "Ice House National Park Info Point" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/nationalpark-infostelle-icehouse" description: "The ice house on the Großer Winterberg is a small outbuilding of the mountain inn. It was originally used as a cold store for blocks of ice that were used in the inn. Today, it serves as a national park information point with exhibitions about the nature of Saxon Switzerland.On the first floor, an exhibition shows the changing seasons in nature and illustrates the geology of the Winterberg using a relief model. The tourist development of the area and the course of the Malerweg trail are also discussed.An exhibition on the upper floor informs visitors about the development of the forest over the past millennia. An interactive screen presentation explains the dynamics of natural forest processes. A diorama is dedicated to the topic of bark beetles and clearly shows their role in the ecosystem." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1420088/8b3ef730421f2c6d6d55f4b8441f3d310e29912a52e4d7754d265ceb8cd9e760/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Ice House National Park Info Point ================================== - Information desk in national park Entrance to the ice house information point in the Saxon Switzerland National Park with open wooden doors and information boards inside. An exhibition room with information boards about forests, a wooden table with brochures and a large window with a view of the forest. Exhibition with hanging panels about the seasons in the forest, with texts and pictures of trees and plants, in a room with a wooden ceiling and large windows. Exhibition room with wooden furniture, information boards and tree trunks; a screen displays information. The atmosphere is educational and close to nature. Historic ice house with interactive exhibition on forest, geology and natural change - located in the middle of the national park, on the Großer Winterberg. The ice house on the Großer Winterberg is a small outbuilding of the mountain inn. It was originally used as a cold store for blocks of ice that were used in the inn. Today, it serves as a national park information point with exhibitions about the nature of Saxon Switzerland. On the first floor, an exhibition shows the changing seasons in nature and illustrates the geology of the Winterberg using a relief model. The tourist development of the area and the course of the Malerweg trail are also discussed. An exhibition on the upper floor&nbspinforms visitors about the development of the forest over the past millennia. An interactive screen presentation explains the dynamics of natural forest processes. A diorama is dedicated to the topic of bark beetles and clearly shows their role in the ecosystem. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings April daily 10:00 - 16:00 May to September daily 10:00 - 18:00 october daily 10:00 - 16:00 Dayoff: Closed all holidays Read more Eligibility - Suitable for any weather Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Only accessible on foot. Bus route: 252 Bus stop: Schmilka-Hirschmühle Walk approx.: 1.5 hours (ascent via the Malerweg) Train line S1 Meißen-Bad Schandau, S2 Dresden Airport-Heidenau-Pirna Stop: Schmilka-Hirschmühle Footpath approx.: 1.5 hours (ascent via the Malerweg) + ferry crossing Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 8.71 km - Hiking - Nature discovery trail - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Other Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Information desk in national park - Information desk in national park - Information desk in national park Contact 01814 Bad Schandau - OT Schmilka