Ice arena opens in Planten un Blomen: winter magic in Hamburg!

Ice arena opens in Planten un Blomen: winter magic in Hamburg!

Winter time in Hamburg is just around the corner and especially in Planten un Blomen it will be frosty and happy from now on: the ice arena finally opened its doors today, October 25th, 2025. The opening was originally scheduled for October 24th. However, due to storm “Joshua”, which swept through the city with wind speeds of up to 70 km/h, this start was postponed by a day. The anticipation for the largest open-air ice rink in Europe is still huge!

With an impressive ice surface of 4,300 square meters, the ice arena offers a dazzling place for young and old. Every year around 100,000 visitors flock to the rink, many of them are real regulars. Whether for ice skating with friends or a romantic evening under the stars - the special atmosphere, especially in the evening with the atmospheric lighting, magically attracts Hamburg residents and guests from the surrounding area. And a large catering area caters for a small hunger in between meals.

Opening times and events

The ice rink is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with the exception of Tuesday, when the rink closes at 8 p.m. On this day, the family dimension is particularly important. There is a family day, “Ladies Night”, “Club Night” and even free ice skating lessons. The offering is varied and appeals to all age groups, from beginners to passionate ice skaters.

Ice skating beginners receive special support with walking aids that can be borrowed on site. So nothing stands in the way of your first attempt on the ice! And for those who don't want to buy their own skates, there are around 1,500 pairs of rental skates available.

Prizes for ice skating fun

The entry prices are also tempting and offer a good opportunity for a trip with family or friends:

The operators of the ice arena, INDOO Projektentwicklungs GmbH & Co. KG, under Dr. Jens Eickmeier and Rolf Schwabe expect more than 100,000 guests by the end of March. Like the Hamburger Zeitung NDR According to reports, the ice surface is prepared several times a day so that ice skating can always take place in the best conditions.

If you would like to visit the ice arena in Planten un Blomen, you can easily reach it with the subway lines U2 to “Messehallen” or U3 to “St. Pauli” and with bus line 112 to “Handwerkskammer”. Further information is available on the ice arena website: eisarena-hamburg.de.

One thing is certain: ice skating in this atmospheric environment is a winter fun that you shouldn't miss!