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The ice rink on Tartu Town Hall Square is open until 1 March 2026.

Tartu Christmas City is open again from November 29, 2026 to January 10, 2027.

Ice Rink and Skate Rental

Come skate around the Kissing Students fountain and enjoy winter fun under a sky of twinkling lights! The ice rink is open every day from 10:00–22:00, and skate rental is available from 10:00–21:00.

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Ice Rink Café

At Town Hall Square, visitors are welcomed by the ice rink café (OÜ Väike Mahendik), which is open on Fridays from 16:00–21:00 and on weekends from 10:00–21:00. The café is also open for special events.

 

Ringo reusable packaging

Food and drinks at the cafés are served only in Ringo reusable containers.

  • In addition to the food/drink, pay a deposit 1 € for the packaging. 
  • Scan the QR-code from the packaging with your smartphone’s camera or use the web scanner scan.ringo.eco. 
  • Take the empty packaging to Ringo return box.
  • The deposit will be transferred to an account of Your choice when the packaging has arrived to Ringo’s washing centre. 
  • Reusable packaging purchased at the ice rink café can also be returned to the café, where the deposit is refunded in cash.

Transport and Parking

Plan your visit to the ice rink in an eco-friendly way and come by public transport or on foot. This way, you’re doing good for both yourself and the environment!

  • If you’re arriving by public transport, the closest bus stops to Town Hall Square are Kesklinn I–VI, Raeplats, Lai and Palmihoone. View the timetable
  • If you’re coming by car, the nearest parking areas are the Magistri Street car park, the Market Hall car park, and the parking facilities of Tartu Kaubamaja, Kvartal and Tasku shopping centres. Explore parking options

Environmentally Friendly Event Management

The event follows the guidelines for environmentally friendly event organisation to reduce its environmental impact.

Supporters of Tartu Christmas City and the Ice Rink

  • The construction of the pavilions was supported by Giga Investeeringud, Haapsalu Uksetehas, Lemeks Grupp, Palmako, Ehitustrust, and the City of Tartu. The pavilions were made from Proplastik’s PC polycarbonate.
  • Reinsalu Auto and Aryvar Auto Transport assisted in setting up the area.
  • Prass Valgus helped illuminate Christmas City, with lighting design by Kristjan Suits.
  • Lux Express assisted with marketing.
  • The rental skates are from Sportland.
  • The main supporter of the ice rink is Giga Investeeringud.

Partners of Tartu Christmas City and the Ice Rink

  • Viskon Ehitus helped build the stage pavilion.
  • Stage pavilion was filled with books by Tartu City Library and Tartu Waste Centre, with lighting by Teatritehnoloogia, and the cosy atmosphere was created with the help of Sõbralt Sõbrale stores.
  • Fresh concept for the chandelier was created and implemented by Pulmalill.
  • Pavilions were furnished by Tartu Art Museum, the Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum, TYPA Print and Paper Art Centre, and the School of Architecture.
  • The new seating pavilion was built and furnished, and the area construction was supported by Tartu Meeste Koda.
  • Audio equipment partner is Audiosky.
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Tartu Christmas City 2025. Photo: Peeter Paaver

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