A hefty dose of ice skating pleasure
The Viennese Ice Dream is not just a sports venue, but rather a huge icescape. On some 8,500 m2 of ice, beginners and experts alike will find diverse possibilities for practising this beloved winter sport.
Four large ice skating rinks, ranging from 420 m² to 1,850 m², offer plenty of space for graceful curves and extensive laps on the ice. The Traumpfade (Dream Paths) are ideal for those who prefer to glide at a gentler pace. These paths, totalling 500 m in length, pass through the middle of the romantically lit Rathauspark and connect the large ice rinks to one another.
Those who want to aim higher can head to the SKY RINK. First constructed in 2019, the ice terrace on the first floor has now grown to cover an impressive 1,150 m2 and is easily accessible via a 120-metre-long access ramp. The SKY Rink offers an impressive view of Vienna’s City Hall Square and the magical world of the Viennese Ice Dream. The cool fun is accompanied by the lively sounds of Radio Wien’s DJs and fascinating lighting effects.
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Ice skates rental
Our rental provides some 2,000 pairs of ice skates, pre-heated with warm air, in the following sizes:
- Children’s skates from size 23
- Men’s skates up to size 52
- Women’s skates up to size 44
For children, we also have free adjustable double runners/sliding shoes in sizes 21 to 25 (limited stock).
Renting skates or double runners requires a deposit of € 50. (You may choose to leave a valid ID instead of the deposit).
We are happy to provide free helmets for the children’s safety. These are available at the skating rental against a cash or ID deposit.
Please note that skates can only be rented with a valid ticket for ice skates. You can get this in the online shop or at the cash desk on site.
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Ice skating services
Lockers
Shoes, handbags and rucksacks can be stored in lockers. The ticket for a key is available either online or on site at the ticket offices or vending machines. The ticket for the key is redeemed at the “rental” and exchanged for the key against a deposit. A locker costs € 2.70 online or € 3.00 at the ticket counter or vending machines.
The lockers have the following dimensions: width: 38 cm, height: 31 cm, depth: 42 cm.
Attention: the period of use ends each day 15 minutes after the ice rinks close. It is forbidden to use the lockers outside of opening hours or to take the key with you.
Skate sharpening
Are your runners blunt? We’ll sharpen your skates! Waiting times may occur depending on demand.
Please note that you need a valid ticket for the services. You can get one in the online shop or at the cash desk on site. The price list gives you an overview of the respective costs.
Free ice skating for schools
The City of Vienna invites all Viennese kindergartens, day care centres and schools in the primary and secondary sectors in the schools association to skate for free when accompanied by supervisory staff (teachers, educators, day-carers, with ID)!
The school offer runs from Monday to Friday (only on school days, not on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays) from 10 November to 3 March 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. As part of this school offer, skates can be rented. Sliding shoes / double runners (sizes 21 to 25) and helmets for children are available free of charge as long as stocks last. The offer is taken up by around 45,000 children every year. As part of the school promotion, it is possible to hire ice skates at a reduced price of €4.50.
No advance reservation is required. The tickets are directly available at the ticket counter; you simply need to fill out a confirmation of receipt.
Please ensure that there are sufficient accompanying persons present and that all participating children and adolescents are suitably equipped. In particular, we recommend thick gloves and helmets.
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Ice skating fun for children
There are also various offers for children who are just learning to skate. Children can learn to skate free of charge on a 120m2 ice rink. This is located in the southern city hall park in a quiet corner, where they can skate undisturbed.
At the rental shop directly at the children’s ice rink, helmets and adjustable double blades (from sizes 21 to 25) can be rented free of charge. Parents can accompany their children on the ice in shoes.
For practice, various skating aids such as penguins, polar bears and whales are available at the edge of the surface to make skating as easy as possible for children.
The ice rink as well as the rental shop are open daily from 10 am to 9:30 pm.