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The giant ice pillar of Lycksele, Sweden: a 25-year winter tradition

Popkin
Dec 04, 2025
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Lycksele Ice Pillar (KlasJoh/shutterstock.com)

The Lycksele Ice Pillar in Lapland, Sweden, is the world’s tallest ice pillar. Every winter, locals rebuild this town’s monument with love. This fun tradition has been going on for over 25 years.

According to Atlas Obscura:

“The giant white ice pillar, or “Ispelare” is a local landmark created each year by spr…

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