8x the coziest (and prettiest) pop-up ice rinks in the Netherlands
Winter wonderland means ice fun. And I don't know about you, but I still find it quite a challenge to find the perfect ice rink around the corner. A little extra research seemed to me the least we could do, with many cold days ahead. From Amsterdam and Rotterdam to a floating ice rink in Leiden and the famous Christmas market in Maastricht: these are the eight coziest (and very Instagrammable) pop-up ice rinks in the Netherlands. So, shall I see you tomorrow at the Museumplein? Or shall we take a round around the Gouda town hall? I'm sharpening my skates already, bye.
Ice Amsterdam
Perhaps the most beautiful ice rink in the Netherlands at the Museumplein in Amsterdam. The bridge (a replica of the Magere Brug) begs for a snapshot with a view over the ice rink, and once you've finished skating, the Christmas market including hot chocolate is the best idea.
Open until February 2, Sunday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Entrance and skate rental from €6.
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Ice rink Rotterdam
In Rotterdam, you will find the largest ice rink in the Netherlands with among other things a 400-meter track, a fun track, and on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings it is extra cool with rainbow lighting.
Open until February 28, Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, entrance: €6.75.
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Floating ice rink, Leiden
Under thousands of lights and especially on the Nieuwe Rijn, you spot the floating ice rink in Leiden. I mean: a floating ice rink, how cool is that?
Open until January 5, Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sat-Sun: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, entrance: €8.50.
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Open Air Museum, Arnhem
Inspired by the seventeenth century, it is old-fashioned winter fun on the large ice rink in front of the Amsterdam Westerstraat in Arnhem. There is a sledding track by the mill, free skate rental, and lots of colored light garlands that make you want to spend the winter here.
Open until January 19, Mon-Sun: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Het Vrijthof, Maastricht
You can skate at the most beautiful Christmas market in the Netherlands in Maastricht at Het Vrijthof. An ice rink of no less than 900 square meters has been set up, and once you've finished skating, the best glühwein, a lit-up Ferris wheel, and many Christmas stalls are waiting to be visited by you.
Open until January 5, Mon-Wed: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM and Thu-Sun: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, entrance: €5.
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Cool Event Scheveningen, The Hague
With a view of the Kurhaus, lots of decorated trees, ice sculptures along the beach, and cozy restaurants, Scheveningen is the place to be when it comes to skating in The Hague.
Open until January 26, Mon-Sun: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Entrance and skate rental: €10.
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Winter Village, Laren
Just because the entrance is free, but certainly also thanks to the outdoor bar, the very Instagrammable decoration, and not unimportantly: the best cheese fondue on the menu makes the Winter Village 100% worth a visit.
Open until January 5, Mon-Tue and Thu: 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wed: 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Fri-Sun: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, entrance: free.
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The Gouda ice rink, Gouda
You skate around the town hall of Gouda at the Gouda ice rink. And if you're still in doubt whether that's a good idea. Kiek is more than happy to tell you here why they are so incredibly team Gouda.
Open until January 12, Mon-Sun: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, entrance: €6.
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