In winter, Vienna offers a variety of ice skating rinks that attract both locals and tourists and create a special winter atmosphere in the city. When ice skating in Vienna, you will discover the two most famous ice rinks: the Wiener Eistraum on Rathausplatz and the Wiener Eislaufverein near Stadtpark.
Wiener Eistraum
The Vienna Ice Dream (Opens in a new tab or window) on Rathausplatz is a highlight of the winter season and is one of the largest and most beautiful open-air ice rinks in Europe. Ice skating in Vienna is particularly impressive here over
Wiener Eislaufverein
The Vienna Ice Skating Club (Opens in a new tab or window), founded in 1867, is one of the oldest ice skating rinks in Vienna and is centrally located near the Stadtpark. It is very popular with locals in Vienna and is often visited by school classes, families and sporty ice skaters. The rink is
Weitere Eislaufplätze
In addition to the main rinks, there are smaller ice skating facilities, e.g. in shopping centers or on temporary ice rinks in various parts of the city. These places are ideal for a short trip to ice skate in Vienna and are often also suitable for beginners.
Vienna’s ice rinks offer a wonderful opportunity to experience the city in a sporty and romantic winter way. Ice skating in Vienna combines exercise, fun and the unmistakable flair of the Austrian capital in winter.
Text: Time Travel Vienna
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You can find an alternative program for cold winter days here: Therme Wien – a retreat in the middle of the city
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