Illustration of a snowy town square with a lit Christmas tree, families in scarves and a snowman (Eiswinter Bad Homburg)
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Eiswinter Bad Homburg

Visitors can skate across an open-air ice rink in the Kurpark, surrounded by views of the illuminated Brunnenallee and a large Christmas tree against the backdrop of the Kaiser-Wilhelms-Bad. Teams can challenge each other to Bavarian curling on two dedicated lanes. A cozy chalet located directly beside the ice offers warm meals, hearty snacks, and hot drinks.

Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Eislaufen: adults €6.50, children up to and including 15 years €4.50 for a day ticket; family ticket €18; Bad Homburg Pass holders €3. Eisstockschießen: €90 for 1.5 hours, plus booking fee of about 6%.

Hours

Mon–Thu 14–20; Mon–Thu during school holidays 12–20; Fri 14–21; Fri during school holidays 12–21; Sat, Sun and holidays 10–21; Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve 10–15; New Year's Day 14–21.

Food & Drink

A chalet beside the ice offers warm meals, hearty snacks, and hot drinks.

Parking

The page directs drivers to use the Casino-Parkhaus and gives its navigation address as Kisseleffstr. 45, 61348 Bad Homburg. It also says free parking spaces can be viewed by clicking Parken and the car symbol.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs and strollers are not permitted on the ice rink or curling lanes for safety and insurance reasons.

Location

Kurpark Bad Homburg · Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, 61348 Bad Homburg, Germany, Bad Homburg Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and groups looking for outdoor skating

Vibe

Festive and active

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Book an Eisstockschießen slot in advance, since the activity is scheduled by time slot and late arrival does not extend it.
  • Come skating without an advance registration; skating is available during regular opening hours.
  • Allow for skating breaks, as the ice is cleaned about every two hours and skating pauses during the cleaning.
  • Use the Casino-Parkhaus when driving, or view available free parking spaces through the parking map.
  • Do not bring a stroller or wheelchair onto the rink or Eisstock lanes; neither is permitted on the ice.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Reduced skating prices for children up to and including age 15, Bad Homburg Pass holders, people with a disability rating of 70% or higher, and school groups.
  • Family skating tickets are offered.
  • Reduced prices are offered to Bad Homburg Pass holders and people with a disability rating of 70% or higher.
  • Opening hours differ during school holidays.
  • Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve have different opening hours; New Year’s Day also has different opening hours.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can visitors do at Eiswinter?

Skate on the open-air rink or book a game of Bavarian curling, called Eisstockschießen, on dedicated lanes.

Do I need to book ahead for skating or curling?

You can come skating during regular opening hours without advance registration. Eisstockschießen requires a booked time slot.

What should I know about the curling sessions?

Teams of four or five players compete, and a late arrival does not extend the booked slot.

Are strollers and wheelchairs permitted on the ice?

No. They cannot be used on the rink or the Eisstock lanes because of insurance rules and injury risk.

Is food available at the rink?

A chalet beside the rink serves warm meals, hearty snacks and hot drinks.

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