Switzerland Crown Jewel September 13 - 23,2026
We are on the above trip and was wondering if any other travelers were on this tour? We were initially scheduled in 2025 for our 50th Anniversary but moved this trip to 2026
Just wondering if other travelers had issues with footing in the Ice Cave?
Looking forward to this trip!
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Always best to be safe rather than sorry. Since you're celebrating your 50th Anniversary (congratulations on your anniversary) you're at an age where a fall can be serious. I would do something to improve your footing on ice.
When we went, we did not fall but were quite uncomfortable. I came very close to falling but was able to recover. Being that uncomfortable makes the visit to the Ice Cave not a plesant experience.
Thanks! We had some suggestions for Curling Shoes?
We are both 75 and we try to walk 3 miles 3 times a week at a decent pace! But you never know?
Some people have said that curling shoes worked for them.
We used curling shoes and felt very comfortable. No one fell on our tour but we wanted to "play it safe."
We had no issues. I wore my regular Merrill’s. It was wonderful trip. Have fun and Happy 50th.
I've heard that Targhee shoes are very helpful there.
Just take tiny steps and make sure you have good tread on your soles.
You can actually buy curling gripper covers that go over your regular shoe
Wasn’t there discussion a while ago that gripper type things were not allowed?
Anything with metal "spikes", such as crampons, are not allowed because they would damage the ice. If the shoe or "slipper" that you put over your shoe does not have anything like that - just provides better grip on ice - it's no problem.
Curling covers for your shoes obviously do not damage the ice. The curling people would go crazy if the ice was damaged during a curling match:-)
This is from our July review on this board, I hope it helps...... It is such a beautiful country with so much to see. My wife's favorite day was Jungfrau and the Ice Palace. This was frankly my biggest concern of the trip (was I going to fall there (I didn't)). We had a nice reception in a private room with drinks and a lite bite). Wear shoes with good tread. As mentioned by others they don't allow metal studs. Around 95% of the Ice Palace has a strong rope to hold as you are walking through. In the few situations there weren't the local guides assisted if necessary. This was a very enjoyable experience.
Going next year, can't wait.
Just some comments on curling shoes. One shoe has sliders on the sole to enable the curler to slide on one foot to release the stone. A slider is precisely what you don’t want in the Ice Palace. The other shoe has a thin, rubber tread that adds stability while sweeping the ice.
Shoes with sturdy tread is all you need to keep you safe. Use the handrails for added protection. Merely my opinion but if you are fearful of falling, you might very well fall—self fulfilling prophecy.
Stay well hydrated and avoid alcohol to thwart altitude sickness.
Goldline grippers.