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Ice skating in Berlin 2025/2026
The most beautiful ice rinks & tips for your winter
When temperatures drop and Berlin transforms into a sea of lights with the scent of almonds and mulled wine, it's the best time to go ice skating. Whether you want to take a leisurely few laps, are looking for a romantic winter date idea, or want to take a sporty break from sightseeing with friends. The capital offers a variety of indoor and outdoor ice rinks, each with its own charm, from child-friendly and cozy to adventurous.
In this article, you'll find out where the best places to ice skate in Berlin are, which ice rinks are particularly popular, whether you can rent skates, and how to easily reach all locations by public transport – perfect for your visit with the EasyCityPass Berlin.
- Center on Ice – Ice skating at Potsdamer Platz
- Indoor ice skating in Berlin during winter
- Ice skating at Neptune Fountain / Red City Hall
- Neukölln Ice Rink – The sporty outdoor rink
- Erika Hess Ice Rink
- Dark Matter – Winterlights Ice Rink (Lichtenberg)
- Lankwitz Ice Rink – Family-friendly & cozy
- Winter World Grünau – Enchanting ice skating at the Grünau lido
- Skates: Bring your own or rent them?
1. Center on Ice – Ice skating at Potsdamer Platz (Mitte)
Photo: Forum Event Management GmbH
Right in the heart of the city, Berlin's newest ice rink awaits you from November 27, 2025: the Center on Ice. Under the spectacular glass roof of the former Sony Center, you can enjoy ice skating in a unique atmosphere: centrally located, sheltered from the weather, and surrounded by a winter wonderland.
Highlights:
- Approximately 600 m² ice rink
- Ice disco on weekends
- Skate rental & sharpening service
- Many restaurants and cafés at the immediate vicinity
- For children, adults, and groups
How to get there: The EasyCityPass Berlin is a convenient way to get there—the Potsdamer Platz S-Bahn and U-Bahn station is right next to the ice rink.
Opening hours:
28.11.2025 – 31.12.2025: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Sat 12 p.m. – 10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
01.01.2026 – 01.01.2026: Thu 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
02.01.2026 – 31.01.2026: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sat 12 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Further information: Eisbahn am Potsdamer Platz
2. Indoor ice skating in Winterquartiers Berlin (Friedrichshain)
Photo: Winterquartier Berlin
If you want to go ice skating regardless of the weather, Berlin's Winterquartier is the perfect place. The indoor ice rink in an old industrial building is modern, atmospheric, and offers additional winter activities such as ice disco and curling. The Winterquartier is open from November 29, 2025, Wednesdays through Sundays and on public holidays.
Why go there?
- Indoor ice rink – ideal in bad weather
- Minimum ice time of 75 minutes
- Skate hire available
- Skating aids for children
- Ice disco and Music on Ice evenings with lighting concept and selected DJs
How to get there: With the EasyCityPass, you can quickly reach the stations around Modersohnstraße—bus 347 stops right outside the door.
Opening hours:
Mon-Tue: closed, Wed-Fri: 12 noon-10 p.m., Sat-Sun, public holidays: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Further information: Winterquartier Berlin
3. Ice skating at Neptune Fountain / Red City Hall (Mitte)
Photo: Weihnachtsmarkt am Neptunbrunnen
This 600 sqm ice rink is one of the city's classics. Right in front of the Red Town Hall, surrounded by the Christmas market, a real winter wonderland awaits you from November 24, 2025. If you get cold, you can warm up in one of the large, heated mulled wine bars around the ice rink. If you're lucky, you might even see Santa Claus with his reindeer team as he races through the Berlin air in his sleigh.
What to expect:
- Fantastic backdrop around the Neptune Fountain
- Perfect for photos
- Skate rental available
- Sharpening service for new skates and resharpening
- Penguin and bear skating aids for children
- Ideal for romantic outings
- Santa Claus in his reindeer sleigh daily at 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.
Public transport connections: You can get there in no time with the U5 Rotes Rathaus and S+U Alexanderplatz.
Opening hours: The Ice World is only open during the Berlin Christmas season. 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Sat+Sun 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Further information: Ice skating at the Neptune Fountain
4. Neukölln Ice Rink – The outdoor sports rink (Neukölln)
Photo: Gartschar, FBSport, Ba Neukölln
Want to enjoy classic and athletic ice skating in Berlin? Then the Neukölln Ice Rink is the place for you. The outdoor rink in Werner-Seelenbinder-Sportpark is popular with families, clubs, and recreational skaters, and will be open from November 1, 2025.
Good to know:
- Large artificial ice rink
- Affordable admission prices
- Skate rental through external rental service
- Happy hour times & courses
Accessibility: You can get there quickly with the Hermannstraße subway station and several bus lines.
Opening hours:
Mon-Sat: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 3 p.m.-6 p.m., 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., happy hour from 5 p.m./8:30 p.m.
Sun, public holidays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2 p.m.-5 p.m., happy hour from 12 p.m./4 p.m.
Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve: closed
Further information: Neukölln Ice Rink
5. Erika Heß Ice Rink (Wedding)
Photo: Picture Alliance, Caro Teich
In the heart of Wedding, you will find one of Berlin's most famous ice rinks. The large hall is ideal for beginners and advanced skaters alike. The ice rink on Müllerstraße is Berlin's third-largest ice rink. It has been renovated and inspected over the past year and a half. Renovation of the outdoor ice rink is still ongoing, but it is scheduled to reopen in mid to late December.
Why is it worth a visit?
- Covered ice rink
- Outdoor rink from around mid-December, depending on weather conditions
- Rental available on site
- Skatinga aids for children
Getting there: Take the U6 to Reinickendorfer Straße and you'll be there in a few minutes.
Further information: Erika-Heß-Ice Rink
6. Dark Matter – Winterlights Ice Rink (Lichtenberg)
Photo: Dark Matter
If you want to experience something special, this futuristic winter rink is just the thing. Surrounded by light installations, it creates a magical ice skating experience that you can visit from November 7, 2025, to February 15, 2026. “Berlin-based light and media artist Christopher Bauder has created a poetic forest landscape covering 1,000 square meters with over 600 trees, most of which float from the ceiling, and more than 250,000 lights that merge into a shimmering web of color, sparkle, and reflection.”
What makes this rink unique:
- Light art + ice skating on 400 sqm
- Skate rental on site
- Can be combined with a visit to the Winter Lights exhibition
Public transport: You can get there easily by S-Bahn (Rummelsburg station) or tram 21.
Opening hours:
Closed Mon-Tue, Wed-Thu 2 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri 12 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Further information: Dark Matter Winterlights
7. Lankwitz Ice Rink – Family-friendly & cozy (Steglitz-Zehlendorf)
Photo: Natalya Karpeka, Unsplash
One of the most popular ice rinks for families is located in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. The Lankwitz ice rink is clearly laid out, friendly, and ideal for beginners. From November to mid-March, the ice rink has been delighting ice skating fans of all ages for generations. 1,800 square meters of ice for romping around, dancing, and playing hockey are sure to make hearts beat faster.
Highlights:
- Courses for children and adults
- Rental shoes and equipment
- Relaxed audience
- Hot mulled wine and fries from the snack bar in the fresh air invite you to enjoy a convivial get-together behind the boards
- Perfect for cozy hours with friends, family, or colleagues
- “Robby” ice skating aids for children
Directions: Easily accessible. Simply take bus 181, 187, 283, or S-Bahn S25, S26 to Lankwitz station.
Opening hours:
Mon 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Tue–Thu 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 12 p.m.–9 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.–6 p.m.
Further information: Lankwitz ice rink
8. Winter World Grünau – Enchanting ice skating at the Grünau lido
Photo: Winterwelt Grünau
From November 14, 2025, it's that time of year again – the Grünau lido will be transformed into a fairytale winter wonderland! Rustic alpine huts, a cozy restaurant, ice skating, and exciting activities await you. You can skate laps in a wintery atmosphere on the spacious 1,000 m² real ice rink, which is framed by sparkling lights. Ideal for beginners and professionals alike. Another highlight this year is curling! Every Friday and Saturday, you can swing your skates at the skating disco from
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a DJ and disco lights.
Highlights:
- 1000 m² real ice rink
- 2 alpine huts serving food and drinks
- Curling (free on Wednesdays)
- Skating disco on Fridays with hits from the 80s, 90s, après-ski, etc.
- Skate rental for a fee
- Tickets only available online
- The Grünau lido is completely cashless
Directions: Tram line 68 will take you almost to the door if you get off at the Strandbad Grünau stop.
Opening hours:
Closed Mon-Tue, Wed-Thu 2pm-8pm, Fri 2pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-7pm
Further information: Winter wonderworld Grünau
Ice skates: Bring your own or rent them?
Photo: Joao Viegas, Unsplash
If you don't have your own ice skates, don't worry:
- You can rent ice skates at almost all ice rinks in Berlin.
- Prices usually range between €3 and €8.
- Some rinks also offer a sharpening service, helmets, or skating aids.
If you have sensitive feet and get cold easily, it's worth bringing thick socks—or even two pairs.
Ice skating & EasyCityPass Berlin – the perfect combination
Whether you live in Berlin or are visiting the city, the EasyCityPass Berlin will take you conveniently to all of the ice rinks listed, as they are all easily accessible by subway, train, or bus.
With our city ticket, you can:
- Unlimited travel on public transport
- Take advantage of discounts with many partners (ideal for a winter program!)
- Combine several ice rinks in one day with complete flexibility
This will make ice skating in Berlin a relaxing winter adventure. Buy your EasyCityPass Berlin directly in our online shop!
Conclusion: Where are the best places to go ice skating in Berlin?
Quite simply: everywhere! From sporty outdoor rinks to romantic Christmas market ice skating and modern indoor locations, Berlin has the right ice rink for every taste. Whether you want to go skating on the spur of the moment or are planning a special experience, the capital offers a wide range of options. The EasyCityPass takes you everywhere, almost to the ice!