11 Locations
Ice skating is a favourite winter activity in Berlin, from indoor arenas to open-air rinks in squares and parks. Fun for families, couples and groups, ice skating brings festive spirit and gentle exercise to the coldest months of the year.
This overview gathers Berlin locations for ice skating, from year-round indoor halls to seasonal outdoor rinks. Some focus on public sessions and ice discos, others on figure skating, ice hockey and lessons for beginners.
Browse the places below to find the best ice skating in Berlin, compare sessions and prices, and plan your visit.
Immersed in a wonderful light spectacle, the ice rink at Winterquartier offers weather-independent ice skating in Berlin-Friedrichshain on approximately 1,000 m² of covered real ice. The offerings are rounded off by an ice disco on Saturdays, curling lanes, and a winter market directly at Ostkreuz.
The Winterwelt Grünau ice rink is located at the Grünau lido on the Dahme river and offers 1,000 square meters of real ice under the open sky. Additionally, there are dedicated lanes for Bavarian curling, two winter huts serving kale and cheese spaetzle, and an indoor play world for children. Among the ice rinks in Berlin, this one offers the most program for an entire day.
From November 16, 2026, to January 10, 2027, a 600-square-meter real ice rink will be located under the dome of the Center at Potsdamer Platz. Skate rental and ice-skating aids are available on site, and a small Christmas market with eight stalls is attached. Thanks to the roofing, this ice rink in Berlin-Mitte is weather-protected and can be used well even in rain or snow.
A highlight of the Christmas season is the Zehlendorf Christmas Market, which invites you to romantic ice skating rounds under trees with its own ice rink.
Lietzensee Park in Charlottenburg surrounds Lake Lietzensee, with paths leading all the way around the water. Between the shore and the street are sunbathing lawns where people picnic and play ball, along with benches with lake views, a playground, and a restaurant in the old boathouse. The park is protected as a garden monument, and barbecuing is not allowed here.
Every winter, the Eisstrand Friedrichshagen in the lido brings 600 square meters of ice directly to Lake Müggelsee, with an unobstructed view over the water. Skating takes place in fixed 90-minute ice sessions, complemented by up to five curling lanes and a snack bar with homemade mulled wine. Among Berlin's ice rinks, this one boasts the most beautiful lakeside location.
From October 24, 2026, to February 7, 2027, Klaistow will feature 600 square meters of real ice for skating, protected by a permanent roof against rain and thawing. Skates can be rented on-site, including small children's sizes, and skating aids are available for beginners. Between rounds, visitors can meet at the food truck next to the rink for hot cocoa.
The Horst-Dohm Ice Stadium Wilmersdorf boasts Berlin's largest ice skating rink with 6,170 square meters, an Olympic-standard 400-meter outdoor oval, and a separate inner rink. Rentals, sharpening service, cloakroom, and lockers are part of the facility on Fritz-Wildung-Straße. Among Berlin's ice rinks, this one offers the most space for long laps.
The Rübezahl ice rink is located on Müggelheimer Damm on the southern shore of Müggelsee and is fully glazed and covered, so snow and rain don't matter. It includes around 300 square meters of ice, rental ice skates in sizes 26 to 48, and curling lanes. Among the ice rinks in Berlin, this is the manageable option for small children.
The Charlottenburg Ice Rink on Glockenturmstraße is part of the sports complex around the Olympic Stadium and is operated by the district. Two covered ice surfaces are available here, one of which is open for public skating; in summer, it becomes a roller skating rink. Among the ice rinks in Berlin, this is the affordable address in the west.
The speed skating hall at Sportforum Berlin was Europe's first covered speed skating rink in 1986, featuring a 400-meter oval track, a 262-meter training track, and an ice hockey surface. Public skating takes place on the inner surface, and rental skates are available in sizes 25 to 50. Among the ice rinks in Berlin, this one offers an Olympic flair.