Castle winter sports"Iceberg" (Russia) - description, history, location. Exact address, phone number, website. Reviews of tourists, photos and videos.
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Iceberg Winter Sports Palace is one of the most remarkable sports facilities, built specifically for competitions within the framework of Winter Olympics in Sochi in 2014. The Palace is a modern sports facility that can accommodate a lot of people: it is designed for 12 thousand spectators. Its ice arena has standard dimensions for this type of structure - 60x30 m, and also includes a training rink for figure skating and competitions in short track - a relatively new form for our country speed skating.
For the first time "Iceberg" was opened for competitions during the "Federation Cup" in figure skating. The international testing of the rink took place during the Figure Grand Prix Final held here international union speed skating in December 2012 - January 2013. Short track tracks were used at the Russian Short Track Speed Skating Championship in December 2012. Another important competition - the Russian Figure Skating Championship in December 2013 - was also held on Eibserg.
Then sports arena accepted main start for which it was built - Olympic Games 2014. All figure skating competitions were held here, as well as short track competitions. Both parts of the program were successful for the Russian team, so Iceberg is a place of pleasant memories and impressions for Russians.
The post-Olympic fate of the skating rink, apparently, has not yet been finally decided. It was previously assumed that after the end of the Olympics, the Iceberg would be redesigned for an Olympic standard cycle track (250 m). However, this information has not yet been confirmed. There are also rumors that the complex will be dismantled and moved to another city, which has not yet happened either.
Address: Olympic Park, Sochi.
Decided to relax in the Adler microdistrict of Sochi? Ice Palace Iceberg is one of its main sports attractions. The most important Russian events from the world of industries such as hockey, figure skating and speed skating. Moving here, you will enjoy the view of many other objects - stadiums, palace ensembles, museums, because you will find yourself at Olympic Plaza with a giant torch surrounded by an artificial reservoir and.
Where is the ice palace on the map of Adler?
It is located in Olympic park, which occupies the coastal half of the Imeretinskaya lowland of Adler (Sochi). Nearby, which has already become popular, the Training Arena is spread out and.
History and structure of the sports complex
Iceberg Winter Sports Palace was built in 2012 in the northern sector of the round Imereti cluster. A dozen construction and installation contracts worked on its creation. Many investors have invested here. Started using in October. The test competition was the next international tournament- Grand Prix of figure skaters in 2012. Before the competition, a loud opening of the DZS took place.
It is curious that initially they wanted to dismantle the structure and move it to another region, because there are more at Olympic Plaza. But they changed their mind. And for good reason - it looks amazing!
"Iceberg" occupies 68,000 sq. m, and the ice arena inside has a size of 60 by 30 m. It is designed for 12,000 seats around the perimeter, and there is also an impressive ice rink for training. The structure reaches a height of 28 m. The complex is equipped with the latest equipment to maintain the microclimate - both in the spectator stands and in the arena itself. Moreover, the unique design allows this palace to be repurposed for summer competitions.
Visits to the ice palace "Iceberg"
If you are a fan of winter sports games come to Sochi. The ice palace "Iceberg" "keeps" the winter even in the warm season. There are always matches or demonstration performances. He played a huge role in the 2014 Olympics. In terms of shape and color, the structure really resembles a huge block of ice plowing the sea - with the help of special facade tiles, it seems to shimmer from white to dark blue.
The stand, where the map of seats is displayed, is already in the lobby - on the first level of the building. The poster of the sports institution (sometimes it is under 9 m high) tells us what events are available for visiting here. They may be:
- various shows, including "Dancing on Ice";
- hockey competitions;
- short track championships;
- competitions in "long" speed skating;
- concerts;
- demonstration performances of figure skaters;
- the entire "ice" part of any winter sports day;
- and Christmas performances (adults and children) with the participation of actors on skates.
The foyer and various halls of the palace are also multifunctional. Suffice it to point out that in addition to the “main circle” with the stands of the fans, there is a zone for holding championships in short track and figure skating: the training rink was already tested in 2012, during the “launch” of this kind of stadium. He did not let the athletes down.
The space of the Iceberg arena can, like a transformer, turn into a concert hall, which is prepared even for a fireworks competition. The fire safety system has passed thousands of tests on emergencies. Well-known musical groups have already “dead down” here - “Scorpions” and “Hands Up”. The complex also acted as a stage for the performances of many popular theaters.
At your service is also a hall of modern layout - with a conveniently located bathroom, a buffet (a counter for the sale of dishes and products, a set of plastic furniture on the territory of the hall itself), and also a wardrobe. In a separate sector you will also find management offices. On each column hang constructions-announcements of upcoming events. Well, it remains to be added that the ticket offices of the ice palace are mostly open until 20:00.
How to get (get there)?
You need a stop "Bar Terrace". Only one bus goes here - 124C. However, you can get to this patch already from the other side of the Olympic Park - from stops (minibuses 57K, 125C and 135) or the "Big Palace" (still No. 100).
By car, you need to get here in this way:
Contacts, poster and prices
- Address: Olympic Park, Sochi, Krasnodar region, RF.
- Coordinates: 43.407523, 39.958321.
- Phone: +7-862-277-70-23.
- Official site: https://icebergbilety.ru/
- See the poster at site.
- Ticket prices: from 200 rubles.
The majestic complex can be appreciated with the help of our photos. In Adler, the Iceberg Ice Palace is known to everyone who lives in the Imeretinskaya lowland, that is, near. Its exterior, if only because of its size, is simply impossible to forget. This colossus is noticeable from afar - both from the side of the sea coast and from the residential complex "Mirny". Feedback from Russians who have been here makes us understand that it is “convenient and great place", as well as the fact that it is quite convenient for fans and organizers of the competition here." In conclusion, watch an informative video clip about him, enjoy watching.
Ice Palace of winter sports "Iceberg" is a real treasure of the city of Sochi and one of the most striking sights of the Olympic Park. The palace was built for the 2014 Winter Olympics and was first used in 2012, when the first trial speed skating and figure skating competitions were held there.
During the Olympics, Iceberg also served as the main venue for figure skating and short track competitions.
According to the audience, the Ice Palace delighted them not only with the entertainment of the events taking place there, but also high level preparedness to meet guests from all over the world.
Poster of the ice palace "Iceberg" 2019
What events are organized on the basis of the ice palace? First of all, of course, the thought of competitions in figure skating, hockey and other winter sports comes to mind. However, despite the name, "Iceberg" is designed in such a way that it becomes possible to use it as a platform for competitions not only in winter, but also in summer species sports. Thus, the Iceberg has already hosted an international dance sport tournament, and in 2019 the World Boxing Championship will be held.
In addition to various tournaments and competitions, all kinds of shows are held in the arena. Among the most famous of them are the Snow Queen fairy tale show, in which the famous figure skater Evgeni Plushenko takes part, as well as Ilya Averbukh's productions of Romeo and Juliet and The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Moreover, the palace has become a popular venue for music concerts by various performers.
The cost of tickets depends on the event, day of the week, but the minimum price for a ticket (seats further from the stage) is 1500-2000 rubles.
In the summer, mass skating is held at the arena, and anyone can sign up for it. A ticket for them can be purchased at the box office of the sports palace itself on the day of skiing, its price will be 300 rubles. Renting one pair of skates will also cost you 300 rubles per hour. Skating is held both in the first and in the second half of the day. Amateur hockey players can play "hockey hour" daily (usually in the morning and evening). All information about mass skating can be found in the skating rink group Vkontakte.
indoor climate
Due to the fact that skiing and ice shows are held in the summer, many visitors have a question about how best to dress when visiting the palace and what kind of climate is there.
Tourists who have already visited Iceberg say that the air temperature inside is not too high, but comfortable, and they also advise taking a warm jacket with you, because ventilation and air conditioning systems work in the halls and arenas.
However, in case you forgot to take warm clothes with you or decided to go skiing, warm blankets are sold in the palace itself.
Center "Iceberg" outside and inside
The palace looks truly impressive, having a height of 34 m. Like others Olympic venues, "Iceberg" is made of stained glass of different shades of blue. The color, shape of the building and its smooth lines resemble waves, thanks to which it gracefully fits into the Sochi coastal landscape.
The interior of the sports complex is no less impressive. First of all, its scale is surprising. Iceberg Palace has three ice hockey arenas, two ice skating arenas, three figure skating arenas, as well as gyms and warm-up halls equipped with modern sports equipment.
One of the largest venues in the world Iceberg's capacity is up to 12,000 spectators, and the stage area is 1,800 m². Spectator seats are located on four tiers, each of which has from 3 to 14 rows.
Design features
It should be noted that initially during the construction of the complex it was planned to design it collapsible, so that it would be possible to dismantle the Iceberg after the Olympics and transport it to one of the regions of Russia. There was also an option to rebuild the arena into a cycle track. However, later it was decided to leave the palace in the Olympic Park in its original form.
How to get to Iceberg LD
The palace is located directly in the Olympic Park, in the coastal cluster, therefore it is included in the routes of various excursions to the Olympic venues. You can get there on your own by bus (routes
The project of the ice sports palace for figure skating and short track competitions
Architects: Bokov A.V. , Bush D.V., Orlov A.V., Chuklov S.N., Zaklyaev A.A., Tulupov V.N., Romanova L.S., Buzmakova E.A., Zolotova A.S., Shuvalova A.L., Karanda S.Kh., Grishina I.E., Arseny O.N., Lobanov M.V.
Constructor: Kelman M.I.
Engineer: Bekmukhamedov E.E.
Design: 2010
The Ice Palace of Sports is intended for competitions and training in figure skating and short track. The capacity of the palace is 12,000 seats.
Spectator seats are designed in two tiers. Between the tiers there is a level of VIP boxes
For the convenience of spectators and to reduce the loading and unloading time of the Ice Palace, the foyers of the first and second tiers of stands are connected along the entire perimeter of the building by galleries and stairs. In the exterior, these internal stairs determine the structure of the façade and, at the points of their rise, accentuate the entrances of the spectators. 
The pattern of intertwining waves, formed on the facade by glass and sandwich panels painted in several shades of blue, is designed to unite the palace with the surrounding mountain silhouettes and the waves of the Black Sea.
Technical and economic indicators:
Built-up area: 20 530 m2
Total area: 67 800 m2
Building volume: 685 880 m3
Floors: 5
A: 37.5 m
Space-planning solutions
1st floor (elev. 0.000). Ice arena with an area of 30.0 x 60.0 m, places for spectators with limited mobility, facilities for athletes (including eight team locker rooms, a universal gym, buffet, equipment room, skate sharpening point, medical facilities for athletes, etc.), doping control rooms, a medical center for spectators, rooms for coaches, referees, representatives of federations, entrance lobbies for spectators of the government box and VIP areas, spectators stalls, spectators with disabilities, representatives of the press, administration and attendants, buffets, cloakrooms, a first-aid post, bathrooms, public order premises, security services, a fire station and other engineering and technological premises and services (including a refrigeration center, a pump room, a room for storage of ice machines), as well as entry points for equipment to the arena and loading products into catering establishments.
2nd floor (elev. +5,100). The lower tier of stands, ancillary facilities for spectators: the foyer of the first tier of stands, bathrooms, buffets, utility rooms and a canteen for staff, spectator seats for people with limited mobility in corner sectors arenas.
3rd floor (elev. +9,300). Government box (special zone), foyer, ancillary facilities and spectator boxes in the VIP zone, Olympic family, administrative premises.
4th floor (elev. +13,500). The upper tier of the stands, including seats for the press, press center premises, ancillary facilities for spectators: lobbies, foyers, bathrooms, buffets.
5th floor (elev. +20,700). Premises of the press center, press foyer, TV-studio with a view of the arena for interviews, commentators, administrative rooms, hardware, technical and technological services, a cold center, ventilation chambers.
Mark +24,900. Machine rooms of elevators, ventilation chambers.
There are special architectural and planning solutions for people with limited mobility (ramps, bathrooms) in accordance with SNiP 35-01-2001.
Functional zoning
Seats for spectators are designed around the arena in the stands in two tiers, as well as in boxes with lounges. To load and unload spectators, smoke-free stairs from ground level to the levels of the spectator foyers are provided. It is planned to arrange vestibules, foyers, galleries and corridors for spectators in different levels. The foyers of the lower and second levels are connected by galleries and open staircases around the entire perimeter of the building. Buffets and bathrooms are distributed in proportion to the number of spectators. Bathrooms for spectators with disabilities are located in the immediate vicinity of their seats on the podium.
All facilities for athletes are grouped on the ground floor, with its own lobby.
Spectators of the VIP zone (boxes with a capacity of 630 people) enter the building through separate lobbies. For communication on the floors, special stair-lift blocks are provided.
The government zone has its own vestibule, from which visitors get to the box level (for 50 people) via a separate staircase or two elevators. It is possible to enter the zone of premises for athletes and exit to the arena.
Members of the press also have their own lobby. The press center is located on the 4th and 5th floors; a special stair-lift block is provided for communication between the floors.
Premises for the protection of public order are designed to provide operational communication with various parts of the building.
Architectural and planning solutions. Exterior and interior decoration
The Ice Palace is a curvilinear outline in terms of a five-level volume. Spectator seats in the stands are designed in two tiers, between which there is a level of VIP boxes. For the convenience of spectators and to reduce the loading and unloading time of the Ice Palace, the foyers of the first and second tiers of the stands are connected along the entire perimeter of the building by galleries and stairs. In the exterior, these internal staircases determine the structure of the façade and, at the points of their rise, accentuate the entrances for the spectators.
The facades of the Ice Palace are stained-glass structures filled with double-glazed windows and sandwich panels painted in several shades of blue. From glass and sandwich panels in aluminum bindings, a complex pattern of intertwining waves is formed on the facades.
The curvilinear smooth outlines of the main elements of the facades and their pattern reflect the specifics of the competitions held in the Palace, reminiscent of the characteristic movements of figure skaters in dance. At the same time, the blue color scheme, curvilinear plasticity and the pattern of waves are designed to integrate the volume of the Ice Palace into the surrounding landscape of the Imereti Lowland - visually combine it with the silhouette of mountains in the north and the waves of the Black Sea in the south.
The façade structure is mounted on a load-bearing circular steel structure and foundations. Filling of vertical joints: outside - silicone sealant, inside - rubber multi-chamber sealant.
Exterior finish of plinths - sandwich panels. Ventilation grilles are located in stained glass structures.
The outer glass in the double-glazed unit is SunGuard HP Royal Blue 40 (in the upper part of the facade) and SunGuard HP Neutral 61. The double-glazed units are made on silicone sealant.
Doors in facade structures are aluminum-glass, thermally separated. A sun protection device made of horizontal aluminum profiles is provided. On the roof, to protect the cooling towers of air conditioning systems, a grid is provided, consisting of auxiliary and main horizontal aluminum profiles. The paint colors of the aluminum profiles and facade sandwich panels are determined according to the NCS (Natural Color System) scale.
Interior decoration
- Columns: putty and high quality acrylic paint, acoustic panels, ceramic tiles, decorative cladding with metal cassettes.
- Partitions: plasterboard on a metal frame, painting.
- Floors: polymer bulk, ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, parquet, rubber plates, linoleum.
- Suspended ceilings: type "Armstrong", "Vectron", metal cassettes, metal rail, suspended ceiling Grilyato "Jalousie".
- Internal stained-glass windows in vestibules, lodges, restaurant and cafe, commentator rooms, control rooms: double-glazed windows, triplex in aluminum bindings.
- Walls of the auditorium: puttying and painting, acoustic panels; ceiling: acoustic panels.
- Fences in front of the first rows of stands of tiers and boxes, around hatches for exits of spectators to the stands, along the edges of ceilings, TV platforms, stairs, spectator foyers: made of stainless steel (partially filled with triplex).
- Dividing screens, doors of bathroom cabins: aluminum frame filled with composite-based plastic panels.
- Metal structures covering over ice arena: coloring.
Internal logistics in the interiors is done using color: each floor has its own color scheme, which helps viewers navigate between the tiers and sectors of the Ice Palace.
The Winter Olympics of 2014 changed the appearance of the famous Russian resort of Sochi beyond recognition. The city, beloved by millions of Russians and guests of our country, has gained gloss and individuality. And despite the fact that the winter sports festival took place three years ago, thousands of tourists from all over the world come here today to see the magnificent Olympic facilities. The Iceberg Ice Palace is undoubtedly one of them.
Construction history
Preparations for the Sochi Olympics began in 2007. At this time, the organizers instructed to design the Iceberg Ice Palace (then, however, it did not have this name), a group of foreign architects, headed by the Italian Alessandro Zoppini. Later he was involved in the design of the arena for winter views sports in South Korea and in Poland.
As conceived by the author of the project, the arena turned out to be cold white. It alternated frosted and transparent glazing, like intricate patterns on a snow-covered window. The shape of the structure resembled a giant iceberg, thanks to which it later got its name. It had clearly defined edges, although they were mostly not sharp.
However, in 2009 the project was transferred to the Russian bureau. baton received the general designer Andrey Bokov and Mosproekt-4. It should be noted that the Iceberg Ice Palace, the photo of which you can see below, was built in record time. Construction work began in 2009. And three years later (2012) figure skaters competed here at the All-Russian competitions. Our athletes were satisfied with the work of the builders.
Foreign masters of figure skating had a chance to test the quality of the rink in December 2012 at the Grand Prix final. Almost at the same time, short track tracks were also tested. In 2014, the Iceberg Ice Palace opened its doors to Olympians and their fans.
Palace architecture
Russian designers radically changed the idea of Italian specialists, with the exception, perhaps, of the ice arena itself, which remained very impressive in size - 30x60 meters. Calculating the further use of this building, the architects made an original decision: they created a collapsible structure. Thanks to her, the palace can be completely dismantled, and then assembled in any other place in the country. In addition, the short track can easily be turned into a cycle track.
The solution is not ordinary, but so far it has not been necessary to use the design features of the palace, it still stands in its place. The modified design led to a change in the plasticity of the structure. If the waves “splashed” outside the Italian specialists, then in the final version the building itself became a wave. The color scheme has also changed. It became more dynamic: two types of Guardian stained-glass windows were used - the colors of sky blue and transparent. They broke the facades into peculiar "pixels", creating the impression of movement. It must be admitted that this is not just a wave, this is a tsunami: six hundred tons of double-glazed windows are installed on the walls of the palace.
The special glass used in construction combines thermal insulation and sun protection: in winter it retains heat inside, and in summer it reflects the sun's rays. Depending on the intensity of sunlight, the transparency of the glass changes. Combined with layered profiles that are painted in all shades of blue, each floor has its own color to help viewers navigate the palace more easily.
Description
The Iceberg Ice Palace, as we have already said, resembles a floating ice block, sparkling with a blue sheen. The palace has a two-tier structure, including a luxurious VIP box. The exquisite architecture of the palace and the magnificent interior design are ideally combined with the highest quality the buildings.
The ice palace "Iceberg" was built from modern high-quality materials: transparent as a tear, glass, concrete and steel. The area of the building is about 68 thousand square meters, and at the same time it can accommodate twelve thousand spectators.
What else is there?
In addition to the main ice arena with standard sizes, Iceberg Ice Palace has tracks for short track and a training rink for figure skaters. There are rooms for sharpening skates, fitness and warm-up areas, as well as conference rooms and restaurants. Athletes and their coaches note the very high professionalism of all the service personnel of the complex.
Iceberg Palace in Sochi is a multifunctional building. It hosts competitions in various summer sports. This was made possible thanks to the special insulating coating terracover, which is used to cover the ice. In the arena of this wonderful palace, two independent microclimates are automatically maintained - the first for the stands, and the second for the ice surface. For the convenience of visitors along the entire perimeter, two tiers are connected by passages and stairs. The height of the five-story palace is five meters.
On the ground floor are located:
- Ice Arena;
- premises for sports equipment;
- locker rooms for athletes;
- gym.
On the second and third floors there are comfortable stands for spectators. VIP boxes are located on the fourth floor. Press conferences are held on the fifth floor, and studios for television and radio broadcasts are also located here.
Where is?
The unique building "Iceberg" is located in the city center. Its address is easy to remember: Sochi, Today various events are held here sports events and ice shows. If you want to get on one of them, we recommend calling the Iceberg Ice Palace (Sochi) in advance. The administrator's phone number, which will help reserve tickets, can be found on the official website. By calling you will receive information about sports competitions and entertainment shows.
Iceberg Ice Palace: reviews
This unique building, located in the center of the resort of Sochi, cannot but delight. Tourists note that the palace is magnificent not only from the outside. Here everything is thought out to the smallest detail so that athletes, coaches, spectators and fans feel comfortable.
