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Ice skating in Vienna
The most beautiful ice rinks & tips for your winter 2025/2026
When the days grow shorter and Vienna glows in the warm lights of its numerous Christmas markets, one of the city's most beautiful seasons begins: ice skating season in Vienna. Whether you want to glide romantically across the sparkling ice, are looking for a sporty winter adventure, or are out and about with your family, the Austrian capital offers numerous highlights for the 2025/2026 ice skating season in Vienna.
In this article, you will find out where the best places to ice skate in Vienna are, what special ice rinks Vienna has to offer, whether you can rent ice skates, and how you can easily reach all locations by public transport – perfect in combination with our EasyCityPass Vienna.
- Wiener Eistraum – Ice skating in front of City Hall
- Eisring Süd – A sporty atmosphere in Favoriten
- Eisstadthalle Wien – Indoor ice skating
- Engelmann Kunsteisbahn – Ice skating on the roof
- Vienna Ice Skating Club
- Ice rink at the Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market
- Ice skates: Bring your own or rent them?
1. Wiener Eistraum – Ice skating in front of City Hall
Photo: Stadt Wien Marketing, Johannes Wiedl
The Vienna Ice Dream is undoubtedly the most famous and impressive ice rink in the city. Directly in front of City Hall, a fairytale setting with sparkling lights, romantic paths, and a spacious ice rink awaits you from November 14, 2025.
Highlights:
- Multiple levels and winding ice paths
- Especially atmospheric lighting in the evening
- Large areas for beginners and advanced skaters
- Skate rental & sharpening service
Accessibility: You can get there easily with the EasyCityPass: The U2 subway line and numerous trams stop directly at Rathausplatz.
Further information: Wiener Eistraum
2. Eisring Süd – A sporting atmosphere in the Favoriten district
Photo: Eisring Süd
The Eisring Süd is one of the largest and most traditional ice rinks in Vienna. It is a meeting place for ambitious athletes, school classes, and families.
Good to know:
- Huge outdoor areas
- Indoor rink for ice skating regardless of the weather
- Courses and training opportunities
- On-site rental service
Directions: Take tram line 11 or the Badner Bahn to Altes Landgut.
Further information: Eisring Süd
3. Vienna Ice Rink – Indoor ice skating
Photo: Die EisStadtHalle
The ice rink is perfect if you want to go ice skating regardless of the weather. Modern, bright halls offer the best conditions for turns, pirouettes, and safe laps for beginners.
Why is it worth a visit?
- Indoor rink for reliable ice quality
- Special skating times for families
- Skate and equipment rental available
Accessibility: Directly at the U6 station Burggasse-Stadthalle – an ideal stop with the EasyCityPass.
Further information: EisStadtHalle
4. Engelmann Kunsteisbahn – Ice skating on the roof
Photo: Kunsteisbahn Engelmann
The Engelmann ice rink is a real Viennese specialty: here, you skate on the roof of a building! The view of the rooftops of Hernals makes this rink a unique winter location.
What makes it special:
- Historic ice rink, opened in 1909
- Panoramic view of Vienna
- Rental equipment available
Public transport connection: Take tram line 43 to Elterleinplatz – a few minutes' walk away.
Further information: Engelmann ice rink
5. Wiener Eislaufverein
Photo: Wiener Eislaufverein
The Vienna Ice Skating Club (Wiener Eislaufverein) is the first port of call for ice skating in Vienna. You can skate laps on the large open-air ice rink covering over 6,000 square meters. The Ice Skating Club has been around since 1867, but the ice rink at its current location near the City Park has only been there since 1901.
Highlights:
- Over 6,000 square meters of ice surface
- Figure skating, speed skating, and ice hockey courses
- Curling or ice stock shooting
- Open daily
- Rental equipment available
Public transportation: Perfect connections by public transportation—take the U4 subway to Stadtpark, the U3 subway to Stubentor, tram 2, 71, and D to Schwarzenbergplatz, or bus 3A and 4A.
Further information: Wiener Eislaufverein
6. Ice rink at the Schönbrunn Palace Christmas market
Photo: El Maximus Manfredo
Nestled in the new atmospheric backdrop of the Schönbrunn Palace Christmas market, an ice rink (15x30m) and four plastic curling lanes contribute to an environmentally friendly winter wonderland. Whether you're a pro or a beginner, young or old, everyone is welcome.
Highlights:
- Free helmets, skating aids, and ice skates for children
- Special artificial ice sheets where adults can accompany children wearing normal shoes
- Curling on 4 lanes
- Picturesque backdrop
- Children under 14 free of charge
Public transport connections: Take tram 10 or 60 to Schönbrunn Palace, bus 10A to Schönbrunn Palace, or the U4 underground line to Schönbrunn Palace.
Further information: Schönbrunn Palace Christmas market
Ice skates: Bring your own or rent them?
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Don't worry if you don't have your own ice skates – you can rent them at almost all ice rinks in Vienna.
- Rental fee usually between €4 and €8
- Sizes for children and adults
- Some additional services such as sharpening, helmets, or skating aids
Practical: Children often receive penguin or bear aids to make learning easier.
Ice skating & EasyCityPass Vienna – the perfect combination
With the EasyCityPass Vienna, you can enjoy unlimited travel on public transport and reach all of the ice rinks mentioned above easily and stress-free. You will also receive attractive discounts at many tourist partners in Vienna – ideal for rounding off your winter day.
Whether you want to explore several ice rinks in one day or combine ice skating with a museum visit, a hot coffee house stop, or a city walk, your EasyCityPass Vienna is definitely a must-have. Buy your EasyCityPass Vienna directly in our online shop!
Conclusion: Where are the best places to go ice skating in Vienna?
From spectacular winter landscapes such as the Vienna Ice Dream to traditional sports rinks and unusual locations such as the Engelmann rooftop rink, ice skating in Vienna is as diverse as the city itself. The 2025/2026 ice skating season in Vienna offers many highlights, whether you are a beginner or a pro. And with the EasyCityPass Vienna, you can reach all locations effortlessly and sustainably.