Antwerp Ice Skating Rink
Visitors can skate on an extensive covered ice rink set up on the Groenplaats. Right beside the ice rink, a winter bar offers a terrace with direct views of the cathedral. The setting forms part of Wintertopia, placing skaters in easy walking distance of surrounding restaurants and shops.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
Tickets
From age 12: €8; children under 12: €5. Skate rental: €4; skating aid (skating penguin) rental: €4; glove rental: €5.
Hours
Monday–Thursday and Sunday 12:30–22:00; Friday 12:30–24:00; Saturday 12:00–24:00. The page also lists Sunday as 12:00–22:00. From December 23, opening is a little earlier, with no time specified.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Groenplaats
Food & Drink
A winter bar is beside the rink.
Parking
Parkeergarages zijn aangeduid op de kaart.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Budget €4 for skate rental, €4 for a skating penguin, and €5 for gloves if you need equipment on site.
- Consider a penguin skating aid if it would help a child feel steadier; rentals are available at the rink for €4.
- Look for parking garages marked with a P on the map before driving into the city.
- Consider the suggested roughly five-kilometre walk linking the Christmas-market locations if you want to explore beyond Groenplaats.
- Bring warm layers for time on the outdoor terrace and walking between the rink and nearby market locations.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children under 12 have a reduced skating admission rate.
- Skate, skating-aid, and glove rentals are available separately.
- The rink stays open later on Fridays and Saturdays than on weekdays.
- From December 23, the rink opens earlier.
Links & Contact
Run by Winter in Antwerpen
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the rink covered, and how large is it?
Yes. The covered rink is 1,200 square metres.
Can I rent skates, skating aids, or gloves?
Yes. Skates, skating aids, and gloves are available to rent separately.
Where can I park nearby?
The event map marks parking garages around the Christmas market locations.
What else is near the rink?
Restaurants and shops are nearby, and the Handschoenmarkt is a short walk away.
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