Perfect for those cold winter days in Berlin: grab your ice skates and do a few laps on the ice. Whether you want to help your children take their first steps on skates or perfect your pirouettes, we’ve put together a list of Berlin’s 11 most beautiful ice rinks for you here.
Tip: Some of Berlin’s Christmas and winter markets also invite ice-skating fans onto the ice.
Tip 1: Ice skating right in the city centre – at the Centre on Potsdamer Platz
Ice skating right in the heart of Berlin? You can do just that at the ice rink in the Center am Potsdamer Platz! Beneath the spectacular roof of the former Sony Centre, a 600-square-metre ice rink with real ice awaits you. Whether you’re gliding elegantly across the ice or taking your first wobbly laps – you’re guaranteed to get into the winter spirit here. A particular highlight: all round the ice rink, numerous restaurants invite you to warm up with winter treats and hot drinks. You can hire ice skates right there on the spot. So grab your loved ones and head out onto the ice!
- When: 13 November 2026 to 10 January 2027
- Opening hours:
- ‘Early Bird’ time slots: 10.00–11.20 (Monday to Friday) and 12.00–13.20 (Monday to Sunday)
- Five regular time slots daily – please book your ticket online in advance: from 12:00 to 13:20 (Monday to Sunday), from 14:00 to 15:20 (Monday to Sunday), from 16:00 to 17:20 (Monday to Sunday), from 6.00 pm to 7.20 pm (Monday to Sunday), from 8.00 pm to 9.20 pm (Monday to Sunday)
- Where: Ice rink at the Centre am Potsdamer Platz, Potsdamer Straße 5, Tiergarten
- Good to know: Ice skate hire , skate sharpening service and skating aids
Ice rink at the Centre at Potsdamer Platz
Tip 2: Glide through the illuminated winter forest at Dark Matter
Imagine gliding on skates through a floating forest of over 600 fir trees hanging upside down. At Dark Matter’s Winter Lights in Lichtenberg, you’ll glide straight into a poetic winter fairy tale on the ice rink, where space, sound and light merge to create an immersive experience. This year, the ice rink is even part of the installation – as you glide across the ice, glowing animations appear beneath you. To warm up , there’s mulled wine and winter treats.
- When: 4 November 2026 to 14 February 2027
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday 2 pm – 10 pm, Friday 12 noon – 11 pm, Saturday 11 am – 11 pm, Sunday 11 am – 10 pm
- Where: DARK MATTER, Köpenicker Chaussee 46, Lichtenberg
- Good to know: Ice skate hire
Tip 3: Do some pirouettes at Christmas at the Zoo
Ice skating like in a winter fairy tale! At Christmas at the Zoo, a 320-square-metre ice rink awaits you, surrounded by twinkling lights and festive music. Do a few laps on the ice and enjoy the magical atmosphere around Friedrichsfelde Palace. If you don’t have your own skates, you can hire a pair on site.
A particular highlight: the real highlight of the ice-skating experience is a stroll along the two-kilometre-long illuminated path, featuring many impressive light installations. Afterwards, warm up with a hot chocolate or mulled wine. A winter experience for the whole family!
- When: 20 November 2026 to 9 January 2027, with occasional closing days
- Opening hours: usually 4.40 pm to 9 pm, Saturdays until 10 pm
- Where: Am Tierpark 125, Friedrichsfelde (Lichtenberg), Bärenschaufenster entrance
- Good to know: Ice skate hire , skating aids, small Christmas market
Tip 4: Skate around the Neptune Fountain
Want to go ice skating with a view of the Berlin TV Tower? At Berliner Eiswelt, this winter dream comes true! On the ice rink surrounding the magnificent Neptune Fountain, you can glide around amidst the festive hustle and bustle of the Berlin Christmas season. Sparkling lights, festive music and the scent of roasted almonds create a particularly atmospheric setting. If you haven’t brought your own skates, you can hire them on site.
Our tip: Come in the evening, when the ice rink is aglow with lights, and then enjoy a hot mulled wine at the Christmas market!
- When: 23 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
- Opening hours: several sessions daily between 12 noon and 9.30 pm; at weekends from 11.15 am
- Where: Berliner Weihnachtszeit, Rathausstraße 15, Mitte
- Good to know: Ice skate hire €3, €5 per session
Tip 5: Go ice skating in the fairytale winter wonderland at the Grünau lido
Ice skating with a party atmosphere right by the water! At the Grünau Winter World, a 1,000 m² real ice rink awaits you, surrounded by twinkling fairy lights and cosy winter huts. On Fridays and Saturdays, the ice rink turns into an ice disco from 5 pm, complete with a live DJ and rousing beats. Those who prefer a more laid-back experience can enjoy winter treats or challenge their friends to a game of curling.
Our tip: Wednesdays are family days, with free entry for children up to the age of twelve and free curling. So grab your skates and get gliding!
- When: 13 November 2026 to 14 February 2027
- Opening hours: Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2 pm to 8 pm; Fridays from 2 pm to 10 pm; Saturdays from 10 am to 10 pm; and Sundays from 10 am to 7 pm. Special opening hours during the school holidays
- Where: Winterwelt at Grünau Lido, Sportpromenade 9, Grünau
- Good to know: Ice skate hire , skating aids and an indoor playground are included
Tip 6: Perfect for the whole family – Lankwitz Ice Rink
Whether in bright sunshine or the evening light: at the Lankwitz Ice Rink, you can glide across the ice under the open sky. With 1,800 m² of ice, there’s plenty of space for you and your family to let off steam. For those taking their first steps on skates, there’s the Bobby skating aid. And if you can’t get enough, sign up for the skating school , play ice hockey or have fun at the ice disco.
You’ll also find curling lanes and food stalls here , and you can book a spot in the fire hut or the ice dome.
- When: from 6 November until mid-March 2027
- Opening hours: Monday 10 am to 1 pm, Tuesday to Thursday 10 am to 2.30 pm, Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 12 noon to 9 pm, Sunday 12 noon to 6 pm
- Where: LankwitzIce Rink , Leonorenstraße 37, Lankwitz
- Good to know: Ice skate hire , skate sharpening service and skating aids
Tip 7: For sports enthusiasts of all ages – Charlottenburg Ice Rink
With two ice rinks, the Charlottenburg Ice Rink (PO9) attracts skating fans of all ages onto the ice. The indoor rink measures 30 by 60 metres; it’s modern and bright – with plenty of seating in the stands for spectators. This is where the SCC and other ice sports clubs train here in Charlottenburg at P09. Of course, competitions are held here from time to time. Fortunately, there is a second indoor rink, also of competition size. However, this one is open on three sides.
Tip: After your skate, why not pop along to a light show at the Olympic Stadium!
- When: 20 October 2025 until, provisionally, mid-March 2026
- Opening hours: Monday 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9.30 am to 11.30 am, 12 noon to 2 pm, 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm, Friday 9.30 am to 11.30 am (no public ice skating on Saturdays, Sundays, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day)
- Where: Charlottenburg Ice Rink, Glockenturmstraße 14, Charlottenburg
- Good to know: Ice skate hire , lockers, refreshments and ice sports equipment on sale
Tip 8: For speed skaters – Horst-Dohm Ice Rink, Wilmersdorf
With its large ice rink covering 6,170 square metres, the Horst-Dohm Ice Rink in Wilmersdorf has been the go-to destination for ice skating fans in Berlin since 1974. As well as the ice rink, there’s an Olympic-standard 400-metre speed skating track here, which has even hosted international speed skating races. You can really let off steam here. Afterwards, grab a hot drink to warm up at the snack bar
- When: Expected to be open from November 2026 to early March 2027
- Opening hours: Monday 7.15 pm to 10 pm, Tuesday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm and 7.30 pm to 10 pm, Saturday 9 am to 10 pm, Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
- Where: Horst-Dohm Ice Rink, Wilmersdorf, Fritz-Wildung-Straße 9, Wilmersdorf
- Good to know: Ice skate hire , skate sharpening service, snack bar
Tip 9: Happy Hour for skaters at the Neukölln Ice Rink
Not far from Tempelhofer Feld and Hermannstraße, the Neukölln Ice Rink offers two open-air rinks during the winter months. Whilst sports clubs train on one rink, the other is reserved for recreational skaters. In the evenings there’s also music, and during Happy Hour you pay half the admission price. At the kiosk you’ll find snacks, hot chocolate and punch to warm you up.
- When: 31 October 2026 until approximately March 2027
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm, 3 pm to 6 pm, 7 pm to 9.30 pm (from 5 pm and from 8.30 pm, you can skate at half price during Happy Hour), Sundays and public holidays 9 am to 1 pm, 2 pm to 5 pm (from 12 noon and from 4 pm, you can skate at half price during Happy Hour)
Mondays & Wednesdays: Seniors’ session from 9 am to 1 pm, running alongside the public session
Closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve; 25 and 26 December from 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm; New Year’s Day from 2 pm to 5 pm - Where: Neukölln Ice Rink, Oderstraße 182, Neukölln
- Good to know: Ice skate hire , skate sharpening service, snacks, Happy Hour
Tip 10: Plenty of choice at the Hohenschönhausen Sports Centre
On the grounds of the 50-hectare Sportforum in Hohenschönhausen , sports enthusiasts will find, amongst other things, three ice rinks. Many ice hockey teams train at the Wellblechpalast, whilst the speed skating rink occasionally hosts professional World Cup events. The leisure area is open to everyone. As a rule, weekend afternoons are primarily reserved for families and children. If you fancy a bite to eat whilst you’re there, there’s a snack bar and two restaurants to choose from.
- When: 12 October 2026 until, provisionally, March 2027
- Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 9.30 am to 1 pm and 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm (ice skating from 10.30 am and from 7 pm), Friday 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm (ice skating from 7 pm), Saturday from 3 pm to 6.30 pm (primarily for families with children) and from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm (ice skating from 4 pm and from 7 pm), Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 5.30 pm (ice skating from 10.30 am and from 3 pm, both primarily for families with children)
- Where: Sportforum Hohenschönhausen, Konrad-Wolf-Straße 39, Hohenschönhausen
- Good to know: Ice skate hire , skate sharpening service, skating aids, lockers, refreshments, plenty of courses
Tip 11: Ice skating with a view of Lake Müggelsee at the Friedrichshagen ice rink
The Friedrichshagen lido isn’t just worth a visit in summer. During the ice-skating season , a beautiful open-air ice rink awaits you here . On 600 square metres of ice, you can do pirouettes to your heart’s content, have a go at curling and simply . There are also lanes for curling, available on Mondays from 12 noon to 7 pm and from Tuesday to Saturday (except public holidays) from 7 pm.
- When: 27 November 2026 until, provisionally, the end of January 2027
- Opening hours: five ice sessions daily, from 9 am to 10.30 am, 11 am to 12.30 pm, 1 pm to 2.30 pm, 3 pm to 4.30 pm, 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm; on New Year’s Eve only until 4.30 pm, on New Year’s Day from 11.00 am onwards
- Where: FriedrichshagenIce Rink , Müggelseedamm 216, Köpenick
- Good to know: walking aids , snacks and a great view of the lake
- You can also make a note of the following dates:
- 20 December 2026 – Advent singing by Lake Müggelsee
- 17 January 2027 – Ice bathing
- 14 February 2027 – ‘Ende im Gelände’: Christmas tree bonfire
Day-out tip 1: Ice skating whatever the weather – Rübezahl at Müggelsee
Even if it’s raining and stormy outside: grab your ice skates and head to Rübezahl on Lake Müggelsee. On a covered, glass-enclosed ice rink, you can enjoy ice skating and the winter atmosphere. For the little ones, a penguin or another cute companion is available on request to help them get the hang of skating. And if all that exercise makes your stomach rumble, the bistro next door is the perfect place for a well-deserved snack.
- When: from mid-November 2026
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 2.30 pm to 6 pm; Saturday, Sunday and during the holidays, three sessions: 10 am to 1 pm, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm
- Where: Rübezahl am Müggelsee, Müggelheimer Damm 143, Köpenick
- Good to know: Ice skate hire , skating aids, curling, refreshments, fire pits and a fantastic view of the lake
Day-out tip 2: Ice skating in Hollandpark
If you’re out and about in the north of Berlin, why not pop along to Hollandpark, the Dutch-themed leisure park in Berlin-Brandenburg? As well as an indoor playground, climbing centre, indoor jungle, mini-golf, a mill museum, food and drink options and a large garden centre, in winter there’s a 2,800-square-metre covered ice rink here. Skate through a magical LED tunnel straight into the heart of winter fun. The park is open 365 days a year. You can go ice skating:
- When: Ice rink open from 6 November 2026
- Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 12.30 – 15.30 and 16.00 – 19.00, Friday 12.30 – 15.30, 16.00 – 19.00, 7.30 pm – 10 pm, Saturday & Sunday, school holidays & public holidays 9 am – 12 noon, 12.30 pm – 3.30 pm and 4 pm – 7 pm
- Where: Holland-Park, Dorfstrasse 30, 16341 Panketal
- Good to know: the day ticket includes not only the ice rink but also all other attractions such as the slide tower, indoor play and climbing hall, mini-golf and fairground rides
