One last snowfall as Snow City closes its doors for good after 26 years

Published Oct 01, 2026, 01:00 PM

Updated Oct 01, 2026, 01:00 PM

Imagine enjoying hotpot with colleagues in a snow chamber, surrounded by ice sculptures, in sub-zero temperatures.

That was how Snow City staff marked the end of an era after the attraction closed its shutters for good at 6.49pm on Sept 30, following 26 years of operation.

The shutters coming down for one last time at 6.49pm. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

The shutters coming down for one last time at 6.49pm.

ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

The closure reflects the Science Centre Board’s commitment to “keeping its offerings fresh and relevant amid shifting visitor interests and an evolving attractions landscape”, Science Centre Singapore said on May 19.

Singapore’s first permanent indoor snow centre opened in June 2000, allowing people in the tropical city to experience snowfall and sub-zero temperatures.

The last few visitors taking a photo while queueing for a five-minute-long Drift on Ice bumper car ride, the only sub-zero bumper car experience on ice in Singapore. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

The last few visitors taking a photo while queueing for a five-minute-long Drift on Ice bumper car ride, the only sub-zero bumper car experience on ice in Singapore.

“I can say that Snow City is part of me. So, of course, I am feeling sad. We hope that it was a good experience for all Singaporeans and tourists,” said Norazani Shaiddin, Snow City’s general manager.

“We may be small, but I think the memories we have given visitors are very lasting. More than two million people have visited us ,” the 65-year-old said. With 21 years of service, he is the attraction’s longest-serving staff member.

“We have actually achieved 14 records in the Singapore Book of Records. We created the first real snowfall in Singapore using technology. We brought in mountain-quality snow,” he added.

Notable records include the 120m-long Glacier Luge and Singapore’s first ice bumper-car arena.

Visitors gliding down a 60m-long snow slide. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

Visitors gliding down a 60m-long snow slide.

Norazani will be leaving Singapore on Oct 4. Almaty Children’s Science Museum, under Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Education, has engaged him as a consultant. It is slated to open by the end of October.

General manager Norazani Shaiddin (centre, in black) hugging a staff member at the end of the day. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

General manager Norazani Shaiddin (centre, in black) hugging a staff member at the end of the day.

Snow City marked its final chapter with One Last Snowfall, a public farewell campaign running from June to September. The campaign featured limited-time experiences and offers, including an hour of snow play and a bumper car ride, at 30% off the usual admission price.

Visitors enjoying themselves on the bumper car ride. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

Visitors enjoying themselves on the bumper car ride.

On its last d ay, the attraction was fully booked. All 1,400 admission tickets were sold out online, and no walk-ins were allowed.

Joshua Heng, a 57-year-old teacher, said: “It’s a wonderful place to come to . Today is the last day for PSLE and the last day for Snow City.” The father of three daughters was at the snow centre with his wife and two younger children, one of whom is in Primary 6.

Teacher Joshua Heng (centre with a cellphone) taking a photo of his family (top left) playing with snow. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

Teacher Joshua Heng (centre with a cellphone) taking a photo of his family (top left) playing with snow.

“This is an important and sentimental place, which a lot of Singaporeans value,” said his wife Helen Ng, who is in her mid-40s.

The family said the slides were their favourite, adding that the girls have gone down them seven times each. “The girls just like to come down fast,” said Ng, who is also a teacher.

After the crowds cleared, the staff gathered for their hotpot dinner and goodbyes. Norazani thanked his staff and shared tearful hugs as he bade a final farewell to his beloved snow centre.

发布于2026年10月1日下午1点

更新于2026年10月1日下午1点

想象一下，在零度以下的温度下，和同事们在冰雕环绕的雪屋里享用火锅。

9 月 30 日下午 6 点 49 分，经过 26 年的运营，雪城乐园正式关闭，工作人员以此方式标志着一个时代的结束。

下午6点49分，卷帘门最后一次缓缓落下。海峡时报摄影：林耀辉

下午6点49分，卷帘门最后一次缓缓落下。

ST 照片：林耀辉

新加坡科学馆于 5 月 19 日表示，此次关闭体现了科学馆董事会致力于“在不断变化的游客兴趣和不断发展的景点格局中，保持其产品和服务的新鲜度和相关性”。

新加坡首个永久性室内雪中心于 2000 年 6 月开业，让这座热带城市的人们体验到降雪和零下温度。

最后几位游客在排队等候体验五分钟的冰上漂移碰碰车时拍照留念，这是新加坡唯一的冰上零度碰碰车项目。（海峡时报摄影：林耀辉）

最后几位游客在排队等候体验五分钟的冰上漂移碰碰车之旅时拍照留念，这是新加坡唯一的冰上零度以下碰碰车体验。

“可以说，雪城是我生命中的一部分。所以，我当然感到难过。我们希望所有新加坡人和游客都能拥有美好的体验。”雪城总经理诺拉扎尼·沙伊丁说道。

“我们虽然规模不大，但我认为我们给游客留下的回忆非常深刻。已有超过两百万人参观过我们这里，”这位65岁的老人说道。他在这里工作了21年，是该景点任职时间最长的员工。

“我们实际上已经创造了14项新加坡纪录大全的纪录。我们利用科技在新加坡制造了第一场真正的降雪。我们带来了山地级别的雪，”他补充道。

其中值得一提的纪录包括长达 120 米的冰川滑车和新加坡首个冰上碰碰车场。

游客们正从60米长的雪滑梯上滑下。（海峡时报摄影：林耀辉）

游客们正从60米长的雪滑梯上滑下来。

诺拉扎尼将于10月4日离开新加坡。哈萨克斯坦教育部下属的阿拉木图儿童科学博物馆已聘请他担任顾问。该博物馆预计将于10月底开放。

总经理诺拉扎尼·沙伊丁（图中，身穿黑色衣服者）在一天工作结束后拥抱一名员工。（海峡时报摄影：林耀辉）

总经理诺拉扎尼·沙伊丁（图中身穿黑色衣服者）在一天结束时拥抱一名员工。

雪城以“最后的雪”告别活动为它的落幕画上了句号。这项公众告别活动从6月持续到9月，期间推出了一系列限时体验和优惠活动，包括一小时的雪地游玩和碰碰车，门票价格可享七折优惠。

游客们正在玩碰碰车。（海峡时报摄影：林耀辉）

游客们正在玩碰碰车。

景点开放的最后一天，所有门票都已售罄。1400张门票全部在线售罄，不接受现场购票。

57岁的教师Joshua Heng说：“这里真是个好地方。今天是小学离校考试（PSLE）的最后一天，也是雪城（Snow City）的最后一天。”这位三个女儿的父亲和妻子以及两个年幼的孩子一起来到雪城，其中一个孩子正在读小学六年级。

教师Joshua Heng（图中持手机者）正在给家人（左上）拍照，他们正在玩雪。（海峡时报摄影：林耀辉）

教师 Joshua Heng（中间拿着手机的人）正在给家人（左上）拍玩雪的照片。

“这是一个重要且充满情感的地方，很多新加坡人都很珍视它，”他四十多岁的妻子Helen Ng说道。

这家人说滑梯是她们最喜欢的游乐设施，并补充说，两个女孩每人都滑过七次。“女孩们就喜欢快速滑下来，”身为教师的吴女士说道。

人群散去后，工作人员聚在一起享用火锅晚餐并互道珍重。诺拉扎尼向员工们致谢，并与大家热泪盈眶地拥抱，依依不舍地告别了他挚爱的滑雪中心。