When the cold sets in, the city’s rinks come to life. Rotterdam’s main seasonal rink sits in Kralingen, with a 400-metre track in a colourful tunnel and a large fun rink. Around the region you will also find indoor rinks and winter pop-ups that are easy day trips from Rotterdam.
Schaatsbaan Rotterdam (Kralingen)
Schaatsbaan Rotterdam is the city’s flagship winter rink. You skate laps in a covered rainbow-lit tunnel on a 400-metre track with ISU dimensions. There is also a 1,600 m² fun rink (the Funbaan, the casual family rink where training aids are allowed) and dedicated curling lanes.
Ice skating at Schaatsbaan Rotterdam in Kralingen
2025–26 season dates
• Autumn holiday early opening, fun rink only: Saturday 18 October to Sunday 26 October 2025
• Schools on the fun rink: from Monday 27 October 2025
• Full season, 400 metre track and fun rink: Saturday 22 November 2025 to Saturday 21 February 2026
Tickets and prices
• Single entry: dynamic pricing from €9.50, online only
• Spectator ticket: €5
• Skate hire: €7; speed-skate hire (noren): €8; helmets €3; child “seals” free to use
• Rotterdampas holders get one free entry
Good to know
Gloves are compulsory on both rinks. Time slots are required and tickets are sold online only. Expect regular ice-resurfacing breaks and occasional noren-only hours on the 400 metre track. Public transport is recommended due to limited parking.
There are a wide variety of prices, so check out the official website for more information. Schaatsbaan Rotterdam is 100% cashless, so you're only able to pay via debit card. Gloves are compulsory.
Location: Schaatsbaan Rotterdam
Plaswijckpark’s rink (Hillegersberg-Schiebroek)
Plaswijckpark installs a covered 500 m² real-ice rink as part of its winter programming. For 2025–26 the park confirms real-ice skating from 15 November 2025 to 1 March 2026 under the “Winterwijck” banner. Check the park’s channels for day-to-day schedules and any weather adjustments.
Ice skating at Plaswijckpark in Rotterdam
Location: Plaswijckpark Rotterdam
Nearby rinks worth the trip
IJsbaan Dordrecht (Sportboulevard, indoor)
Indoor oval and ice hockey rink with regular public sessions in season. Reference prices: single visit €10.00; spectator €2.50. Skate hire available. About 25 minutes by train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dordrecht, then a short bus ride.
De Uithof, The Hague (indoor)
Large indoor rink with public sessions, lessons and rentals. Reference prices: single ticket €11.50 online or €12.50 at the counter; skate hire available via on-site partner. Around 35 to 45 minutes from Rotterdam by train and tram.
IJshal De Vliet, Leiden (indoor)
Modern indoor rink with public sessions, lessons and multi-ride passes. Single-ticket pricing varies by session and is posted in season; passes and lesson tariffs are published online. Roughly 40 minutes by train from Rotterdam.
Unconfirmed or cancelled
nhow Rotterdam rooftop skating (status for winter 2025–26: to be confirmed)
From January to 16 March 2025, the nhow Rotterdam terrace hosted Skate Above the Skyline, a synthetic rooftop rink with winter drinks from Elvy Gastrobar. As of 24 September 2025, the hotel has not announced a winter 2025–26 edition. Keep an eye on nhow’s channels for updates.
Ijsvrij Festival (Leuvehaven) - cancelled in 2024/2025
IJsvrij is the romantic city-centre rink previously held on Plein 1940 and earlier at Het Park. There was no 2024–25 edition. At the time of writing there has been no official announcement for winter 2025–26. If it returns, expect a cosy winter square with skating, silent disco and small-scale curling.
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