Where Igloos Generate
Igloos generate in snowy surface biomes. Their white blocks blend into snow, and only some igloos contain a basement.
How to Find Igloos
An igloo's snow-block shell blends into frozen terrain, so its regular rounded outline is more reliable than color alone.
What to Look For
- Search snowy plains, snowy taiga, and snowy slopes during daylight
- Look for a small rounded snow-block building rather than natural layered snow
- Inside, lift the carpet and check for a trapdoor leading to a basement
Find Igloos with Commands
Use /locate structure minecraft:igloo in Java Edition; use /locate structure autocomplete in Bedrock.
Common Search Problems
If the search is taking much longer than expected, check these common causes.
- Snowfall and terrain can hide the outline
- Not every igloo has a basement
- Nearby villages or ice formations are not reliable proof that an igloo exists
OR!
Find Igloos with MineyMap
MineyMap can show Igloo locations generated in your own world, so you can choose a destination on the map and travel there in-game without searching blindly. See how MineyMap works.
