The ice-skating season has started and the best Prague ice rinks in Prague are opening. We have selected ten of the most interesting ones for you - whether you prefer a view of Prague, fancy refreshments, ice-skating courses for kids or perhaps a location nearby a metro station. So, dust off your "blades" and go ahead to show the world your skating skills!

The open-air public ice rinks have been popping out like mushrooms in Prague. With their growing quantity the visitors may expect increasing comfort and quality of skating. All of them have skate rentals, heated changing rooms or luggage storage, as well as refreshment stands. We have found out which ice-rink offers the best bar and where you can jump on the ice to cheer up after shopping.

Ice skating, refreshments and a warm-up drink

Skating beneath the Žižkov Tower

  • Open from 1/12/2022 (Mon - Sun 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., an hour ice maintenance three times a day from 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.)
  • Entrance fee: CZK 120, children under 14 CZK 100, children under 100 cm accompanied by an adult free of charge
  • Skate rental: yes
  • Address: Mahlerovy sady, Prague 3
  • Public transport: metro and tram station Jiřího z Poděbrad, tram station Olšanské náměstí

In the Žižkov Tower Park, visitors skate directly beneath the illuminated Prague landmark. They are welcome to combine the winter sports experience with a visit to the Žižkov Tower - either for a lookout or to eat something good in its restaurant. Right next to the ice rink, there is a stand with a variety of refreshments: You can have mulled wine, selected grilled specials or a bombardino - the same as is served in the Italian Alps.

Karlín River Rink

  • Open from 19/11/2022 (Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat - Sun 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
  • Entrance fee: CZK 145 (children CZK 95)
  • Skate rental: yes
  • Address: Karolinská 8, Prague 8
  • Public transport: tram station Karlínské náměstí, metro station Křižíkova

Many of us grew fond of the River Rink nearby the bike path in Karlín last year already. The main lures are the 45 m2 skating rink itself and the heated Aprés Skate Bar offering a large selection of food as well as various hot drinks to warm you up or long drinks - a great opportunity to enjoy the time with friends after skating.

The largest ice rink in Prague

Letná Ice Rink

  • Open from 1 December 2022 to 28. 2. February 2023 (9 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily)
  • Entrance fee: Free of charge
  • Skate rental: yes
  • Address: Letenská pláň, Prague 7
  • Public transport: tram station Sparta

Letná Ice Rink - several reasons for you to visit: It is the largest ice rink in Prague (the big rink is 40x20 m and the children’s rink is 20x10 m large), the admission is free and there is a refreshment stand. Th visitors may change their clothes and shoes in a heated tent for changing, and the toilets are available too.

Na Františku Public Ice Rink

  • Open from 1/12/2021 (till 5:30 p.m. on week days and Sundays, on Saturdays till 7 p.m.; current opening hours are available on the Na Františku website)
  • Entrance fee: CZK 70 for adults and CZK 40 for children under 14 years of age
  • Address: Sports Center Kozí ulice, Prague 1
  • Public transport: tram stations Dlouhá třída or Právnická fakulta

The Na Františku Ice Rink is one of the mainstays of Prague's public ice skating, offering a skating surface of 40x20 m. On Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., the ice rink is reserved for ice hockey played by public. There is no need to register in advance - you simply bring a hockey stick or a puck and play with those who are currently on the ice, or take turns. It is a great opportunity to meet new friends.

Ice skating with romantic view of Prague panorama

Čapadlo Ice Rink on a Prague Riverbank

  • Open from 19/11/2022 (Mon - Fri 13 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat - Sun 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
  • Entrance fee: Free of charge
  • Skate rental: yes
  • Address: Čapadlo, Náplavka na Hollaru, Prague 1
  • Public transport: tram station Karlovy Lázně, metro station Staroměstská

Čapadlo is another location on the Vltava riverbank that we have got used to quickly and happily. The pleasant area with a bar is once again going to turn into a public ice rink with a view of the Prague Castle. It goes without saying that there will be a refreshment stand, a rental shop for skates and children’s helmets, as well as a room to store and lock the shoes, clothes and luggage.

Ice Skating in Havlíčkovy sady 

  • Open from 1 December 2022 (9 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily)
  • Entrance fee: adults CZK 50, children 0-6 years free of charge
  • Skate rental: yes
  • Address: Havlíčkovy sady, Prague 2
  • Public transport: Krymská tram station

The ice rink is operated by the municipality of Prague 2, the website of which also features all the current information. The ice rink is located directly behind the Pavilon in the rose garden and offers a magical view of the park. There is a rental shop and a refreshments stand on site. Otherwise you can dine or have a drink in the Pavilon restaurant.

Skating with children or ice hockey with a bunch of friends

Löwit's Mill

  • Open from 22 November 2022 (9 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily)
  • Entrance fee: CZK 60 adults and CZK 40 children under 150 cm
  • Skate rental: yes
  • Address: U Českých loděnic 40, 180 00 Prague 8
  • Public transport: tram station Libeňský zámek

In addition to the standard facilities of rental shop and refreshments stand, the relatively large skating surface of the Löwit’s Mill ice rink offers the entrance for children under 150 cm for free. You can rent the entire ice rink for CZK 2500 to organize, for example, a hockey tournament for children. The company Jsme na ledě also operates the ice rinks in Smíchov and in the Folimanka park.

Ice Rink at Ládví Public Pool

  • Open from 26/11/2022 (Mon - Fri 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sat - Sun 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.)
  • Entrance fee: CZK 49 adults, CZK 40 children over 150 cm tall, children to 150 cm tall free of charge
  • Skate rental: yes
  • Address: Hálkova 1776/17 Prague 8,
  • Public transport: tram station Březiněveská, Střelničná, Kyselova, metro station Ládví

Swimming in summer, skating in winter In the winter, the Ládví swimming pool turns into an ice rink with an entrance fee at very reasonable prices. The entire rink can be rented for CZK 2,500 per hour - whether for a children’s tournament or an evening match with friends. Refreshments are also available here. Another possibility in the neighborhood is the ice rink at the Glowackého primary school in Prague 8.

Ice skating and shopping

Ice Skating nearby Westfield Chodov – Chodov on Ice

  • Open from 1/12/2022 (every day from 10a.m. to 9 p.m. except 24/12 and 31/12); ice surface maintenance takes place at 13:00-13:30 and 17:30-18:00
  • Entrance fee: Adults - CZK 140, children under 6 years - CZK 90, children 6-15 years - CZK 120
  • Skate rental: yes
  • Address: Hráského 23, Praha 4 (před Westfield Chodov – vchod A)
  • Public transport: metro station Chodov

Chodov on Ice public ice skating nearby the shopping mall is a great opportunity to make your shopping day a special one - or to make it a great time for children. The Ice Bar attached right to the ice rink offers various refreshments that the skaters can enjoy directly from the ice surface. On selected days, skating instructors offer their services. Smart wi-fi is available on site.

Ice Rink in the Černý most Shopping Center

  • Open from 12/11/2022 (Mon - Thu 09 a.m. - 12 a.m., 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m., 3:45 p.m. – 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Fri - Sun 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
  • Entrance fee: CZK 120, children under 5 years of age free of charge, family entrance CZK 360
  • Skate rental: yes
  • Address: Chlumecká 765/6, Prague 9 (west entrance into the Shopping Centre)
  • Public transport: metro station Černý most

The ice rink in the Černý most Shopping Center is situated in front of the west entrance. It has an area of ​​45 m2 and its traffic can be checked in advance by means of a live video stream in the ICE-TEC mobile app. The facility also offers ice skating courses for children. And of course, a refreshments stand is here too.

Tip: Do you want to go skating with a companion, friends or the whole family by car? You can park free of charge for up to 4 hours in the Černý most Shopping Center, and for up to 3 hours in Westfield Chodov. If you choose any other of the ice rinks, use the Citymove app to pay for parking: The map displays the cheapest parking in the adjacent paid parking zones, and the parking time can be extended from your mobile phone - that is, without leaving the ice rink.

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