Ice House in Pszczyna

The ice house in Pszczyna is a brick Neo-Romanesque building standing in the northern part of the castle park, on a small rise on the left bank of the Pszczynka valley. The site was entered in the heritage register in 2023.

What it was used for

In winter blocks of ice were cut from the ponds and backwaters of the Pszczynka and stored in the ice house. Thanks to this, food products could be kept cool in summer. Records from 1822 indicate that the filling of the building with ice was managed by the head of the Ducal Building Office, Ludwig Wilhelm Pusch.

What it looks like

The ice house has the plan of a regular hexagon and a flat roof. The walls are decorated with blind imitation windows, and in one of them is a low entrance. From the rise there is a view of the backwaters of the river and the castle.

Practical information

• The ice house lies in the park, about 500 m from Pszczyna Castle.
• The site is viewed from the outside, and it is worth checking the condition of the park grounds before a walk.