Whether it’s a year-round arena or a seasonal open-air rink: public skating usually runs at fixed session times, because the ice is otherwise reserved for club training, ice hockey games or figure skating. Check the rink page before you go: where known, you’ll find opening hours, facilities such as skate rental, and upcoming games.

Between sessions, the ice resurfacer usually drives over the surface. It shaves off the scratched ice and lays down a thin layer of warm water that freezes into a smooth surface. Why figure skaters like slightly softer ice than hockey players and what distinguishes natural from artificial ice is explained in our ice sports encyclopedia:

Frequently asked questions

How do I find an ice rink near me?

Enter your town or postcode above or tap “Location”. IceHub then sorts the ice rinks by distance and also shows them on the map. With the filters you can, for example, show only rinks with public skating or only rinks that are open right now.

How many ice rinks are listed on IceHub?

553 ice rinks, arenas and outdoor rinks are currently listed (267 in Germany, 170 in Switzerland, 109 in Austria, 3 in Italy, 2 in Hungary, 1 in Netherlands, 1 in Slovenia). They include year-round indoor rinks as well as seasonal outdoor rinks.

Which ice rinks are open today?

The “Open now” quick filter shows all rinks that are open right now according to their listed opening hours. Opening hours are currently available for 124 rinks. Public skating times often change because of games and events, so check them on the rink page or the rink's website before you go.

Can I go public skating at every ice rink?

No. Many rinks are reserved for club training and games at times, and some are only available to clubs. With the “Public skating” filter, IceHub shows the rinks with known public skating sessions (currently 121).

Can I rent skates at the rink?

Many ice rinks offer skate rental and often a sharpening service too. Whether a rink offers rental is shown in the filters under “Facilities” and on the rink page, where the information is available.

When is skating season?

Outdoor and seasonal rinks usually open in late autumn and close towards the end of winter. Indoor rinks generally have a longer season, and some are even open all year. Exact dates vary from rink to rink.

I run an ice rink. How can I update the information?

Open your rink's page and choose “Claim rink profile” under “Do you operate this ice rink?”. Once verified, you can update opening hours and other details yourself so visitors always find current information.

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EisArena Hamburg

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Eistreff Waldbronn

Eisschnelllaufhalle im Sportforum Berlin

anona Icedome

Eissportzentrum Herzogenried

Horst-Dohm-Eisstadion

Eishalle Adelberg

Erika-Heß-Eisstadion

Eisarena Königsbrunn

alleato Arena

Richard Hirschmann Eisstadion

Kunsteisbahn Heddesheim

Eisbahn Lankwitz

Swlb Kunsteisbahn (Eishalle)

Henkell-Kunsteisbahn

Icehouse Eppelheim

Curt-Frenzel-Stadion

EgeTrans Arena

Eisstadion Bad Nauheim (Colonel-Knight-Stadion)

Jutta Müller Eissportzentrum Chemnitz

Eisstadion Brehmstraße

Eiswelt Stuttgart

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