The tallest recorded ice cream cone was created in Kristiansand, Norway, on 26 July 2015, measuring 3.08 metres tall and filled with roughly 1,080 litres of ice cream.
Who made it
The record was set by Norwegian ice‑cream maker Hennig‑Olsen Is AS in collaboration with Trond L Wøien as part of a public event tied to the Tall Ships Race in Kristiansand, with the finished cone measured in a factory freezer before being transported to the harbour for distribution.
Size and contents
The complete structure stood 3.08 m high and included a wafer cone weighing about 96 kg, a chocolate lining, around 1,080 litres of ice cream plus additional jam and decorations, making the whole assembly weigh nearly a tonne and enough to serve thousands of people.
How it was handled
After being built and certified in a controlled freezer environment, the giant cone was carefully transported by helicopter to the event site, where it was shared with attendees, both as a record attempt and a community celebration of summer treats.
Takeaway
The 2015 Norwegian cone is a memorable summer record that combined engineering, food production and public spectacle to create a sweet world‑record moment and a generous treat for thousands.