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 (Funbaan only): Saturday 18 October to Sunday 26 October 2025.
- Schools on the Funbaan: from Monday 27 October 2025.
- Full season (400-metre track and Funbaan): Saturday 22 November 2025 to Saturday 21 February 2026.
Tickets and prices
- Single entry: from €9.50 (dynamic pricing by day and time; €1 door surcharge if you buy at the entrance).
- Spectator card: €5.
- Skate hire: from €6.50; noren hire from €8 (noren = long-blade speed skates); helmets from €3; child “seals” free to use.
- Rotterdampas holders get one free entry.
Book online; gloves are compulsory.
Good to know
There are noren-only hours on the 400-metre track (noren-only = sessions reserved for long-blade speed skates and steady lap skating). Expect regular ice-resurfacing breaks; check the daily schedule before you go. Public transport is recommended; the site has 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
nhow Rotterdam rooftop skating (TBC for winter 2025–26)
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.
Nhow Rotterdam's rooftop has been transformed into an ice rink, offering a winter skating experience with a view. Until 16 March, visitors can enjoy this seasonal attraction at nhow Rotterdam’s terrace
Ijsvrij Festival (Leuvehaven) - cancelled in 2024/2025
IJsvrij is the romantic city-centre rink previously held on Plein 1940 and earlier at Het Park. The last confirmed edition ran in winter 2022–23; there has been no official announcement for winter 2025–26 at the time of writing. If it returns, expect a cosy winter square with skating, silent disco, and small-scale curling.
Ice skating at Ijsvrij in Rotterdam
Plaswijckpark’s rink (Hillegersberg-Schiebroek)
Plaswijckpark has in recent winters installed a covered 500 m² real-ice rink as part of its seasonal programming. For 2025–26 details had not yet been published at the time of writing; check Plaswijckpark’s channels before you go.
Ice skating at Plaswijckpark in Rotterdam
Nearby rinks worth the trip
If you want guaranteed ice or different opening hours, these are easy options within an hour of Rotterdam.
IJsbaan Dordrecht (Sportboulevard, indoor)
Indoor oval and ice hockey rink with regular public sessions in season. Recreational skating ticket about €10; spectator about €2.50; skate hire available. About 25 minutes by train from Rotterdam Central to Dordrecht, then a short bus ride.
De Uithof, The Hague (indoor)
Large indoor rink with public sessions, lessons, and rentals. Public skating ticket about €13.50; skate hire about €7.50. Around 35–45 minutes from Rotterdam by train and tram.
IJshal De Vliet, Leiden (indoor)
Modern indoor rink with public sessions, lessons and multi-ride passes (for example, 10-ride adult passes and seasonal options). Single-ticket pricing and session times are posted each season. About 40 minutes by train from Rotterdam.
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