ICE SKATING IN AMSTERDAM
As the temperature in the Netherlands drops, the Dutch start dreaming of the possibility of being able to skate on Amsterdam’s canals. Even if the canals aren’t frozen this year, there are plenty of places to practice your skating skills at Amsterdam Winter Festival Amsterdam.
About Ice Skating in Amsterdam
While ice skating on Amsterdam’s frozen canals is a magical winter experience, unfortunately it doesn’t happen every year. The temperature must stay below 0 degrees for 4 consecutive days for the ice to thicken enough for skating. When the conditions look good, boats are closed from certain channels. Fingers crossed that happens this year.
However, every winter visit to Amsterdam includes a visit to a skating rink. The experience is unique and you have a choice of different ice rinks. Below you will find the best spots for ice skating in Amsterdam during the Winter Festival.
Ice skating on Museumplein
Are you ready to experience winter in one of the best locations in the center of Amsterdam? Ice*Amsterdam is located on the Museumplein right in front of the famous Rijksmuseum. This temporary ice rink is fully decorated with a winter themed Christmas tree, a winter market, special lighting and even a replica of Amsterdam’s Skinny Bridge. If you are not into ice skating, you must go for some drinks or food. There is also a Christmas market on the Museumplein from 14 December to 26 December.
location
Museum of Amsterdam
The price
2 hours of skating €14.50 including skate hire
Opening days and times
From 12 November 2022 to 5 February 2023
- Sunday to Thursday: 9 am – 11 am
- Friday and Saturday: 9 am – 12 pm
More info on Ice Rink Museumplein
Ice Skating in Amsterdam RAI
You will get the ultimate winter experience when you visit the Winter Paradise in the Amsterdam RAI. It’s basically a winter theme park for young and old. There are many activities like ice skating, snow slides, apres-ski, ferris wheel, cinema, Dutch foods and drink, Christmas shopping and much more. It is definitely a unique winter experience.
Location:
RAI Amsterdam – Europaplein 24 – Amsterdam
Price:
All Day ticket € 24.50 | Kids (0-1) Free
Opening days and times:
- From 15 December 2022 to 1 January 2023
- Opening times vary from day to day. Please see the Winter Paradise page for all opening hours.
More info on Winter Paradise RAI
Ice Skating on Rembrandtplein
Ice rink Rembrandtplein Amsterdam( Ijsbaan Amsterdam) is located at the famous square Rembrandtplein in the centre of Amsterdam. Together with Ice Amsterdam this Ice rink is decorated in the winter theme.
Location:
Rembrandtplein – Amsterdam
Price:
Skating rink entrance € 2.50 | Skate hire € 5.00
Opening days and times:
From 19 November 2022 to 8 January 2023 | Open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
More info on Ice Rink Rembrandtplein
Ice Skating on the Jaap Eden Ice Rink
The most known ice rink in Amsterdam is the Jaap Eden Ice Rink. It’s very populair with locals and tourists. When the ice rink opened in 1961 it was the third ice rink in the world that had a 400-meter track. If you like ice skating you should definitely visit the Jaap Eden Ice Rink.
Location:
Radioweg 64 – 1098 NJ Amsterdam
Price:
Adult (>16) € 8,50 | Kids (4-15 years) € 5,10 | Kids (0-3 years) Free
Rental:
Skates can be rented from €7.00 per day
Opening days and times:
From 8 October 2022 to 25 March 2023
More info on Jaap Eden website
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