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Ice Rink

For the fifth season, an approximately 1,000-square-meter ice rink will rise around the Kissing Students Fountain, where visitors can practice spins and skate under a starry sky of light chains.

 

Ice Rink Opening Hours

The ice rink is open daily from November 30 to March 2, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Free skating lessons are also held on the ice rink every Wednesday from 6 to 7 PM and every Sunday from 11 AM to 12 PM. Both beginners putting on skates for the first time and more experienced skaters looking to learn something new are welcome.

Special Holiday Hours: 

  • December 24: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • December 25 and 26: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • January 1: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

 

Please note:

  • The ice rink is closed during maintenance, and access to the ice is prohibited. The ice resurfacing machine operates daily from 2:00 to 2:30 PM and from 5:30 to 6:00 PM. Additional unscheduled maintenance may occur if necessary.
  • Skate rental is open daily from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM, 2:30 PM to 4:45 PM, and 6:00 PM to 9:15 PM.

 

Additional Information

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To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, we ask all skaters to follow the rules of the ice rink and adhere to safety requirements. 

For security reasons, we also use video surveillance. 

  • The use of the ice rink is free for everyone. 
  • You are welcome to bring your own skates, helmet, and protective gear. 
  • The ice rink is open to anyone with sufficient skills and good health. 
  • Children under seven years of age must wear a helmet while on the icerink. Children are only allowed on the rink with an accompanying adult, who is responsible for their skills and health.  
  • Access to the icerink is only allowed via the two main stairways. 
  • Skates may only be worn on the designated rubber mats or the ice. 
  • Skating is to be done in a counter-clockwise direction and around the “Kissing Students” statue. 
  • During ice maintenance, the rink is closed, and access to the ice is prohibited. 
  • Skating sessions are limited to 60 minutes unless the rink is not crowded. The rink staff will decide whether additional time is allowed based on camera monitoring. 
  • Shelves are available near the stairs to store your footwear while you skate. Please note that the shelves are unattended.  
  • In case of injuries or emergencies, please contact the Emergency Department or call 112. 
  • The ice rink staff and organisers are not responsible for any injuries, traumas, or loss/damage to personal belongings during rink use. 

 

Prohibited Activities on the Ice Rink: 

  • being on the ice without skates; 
  • being on the ice during maintenance work; 
  • engaging in threatening or disruptive behaviour, such as sudden braking, pushing, shoving, or skating while holding hands with more than one person; 
  • smoking, littering, making excessive noise, or consuming/being under the influence of alcohol or drugs; 
  • bringing glass containers, weapons, pyrotechnics, toxic substances, or other dangerous items; 
  • bringing pets onto the ice; 
  • misusing skating aids or rental equipment, or damaging/removing ice rink property; 
  • using speed skates (short track skates); 
  • leaving children unsupervised. 

 

Ice rink staff have the right to expel visitors from the ice rink who: 

  • disturb public order or whose activities and behaviour disturbs other visitors; 
  • enter the ice rink with prohibited items. 

Skates in sizes 26-47 are available for rent on-site.

Payment for rental can be made in cash or by bank card. A valid ID is required for rental.

Skate rental for a pair of skates in the full size range (usage time up to 60 minutes):

  • for kindergarten and school groups (Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM) – €4
  • from Monday to Thursday – 6
  • from Friday to Sunday – €8
  • helmet rental (one helmet, all sizes, usage period 60 minutes) – €3
  • skate sharpening (one pair of skates, all sizes) – €10

From Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 1:15 PM, kindergarten and school groups are given priority to enjoy the ice rink. The skate rental also opens for group bookings at 9 AM. The rink can be reserved for children for 60 minutes at a time.

For weekdays, only a teacher can make a booking on behalf of the children. The minimum group size for a booking is 10 children.

Booking acceptance ends 48 hours before the start of the skating lesson. The last booking is confirmed for the time slot between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Pre-bookings are not accepted for weekends and school holidays.

The use of the ice rink is free, and you are welcome to skate with your own skates, helmet, and protective gear. A valid ID is required to rent skates and other equipment. For children, a student ID is sufficient.

To cancel a booking, please send the booking confirmation email (as we need the reservation ID number from it) along with your cancellation request to [email protected].

 

Additional Information

[email protected]