Irkutsk, Russia
Baikal's Clear Ice
1 Feb 2027 – 31 Mar 2027
Book by 24 Oct 2026 Access: guided
Where to see it
- Olkhon Island — primary_viewing
- Listvyanka — primary_viewing
Lake Baikal freezes from January until May, with ice up to 1.4 metres thick and clear enough to see cracks running down into the dark. Ice roads carry vehicles out to Olkhon.