Illustration of skaters on an outdoor plaza rink ringed with lights and a child holding a penguin skate aid (Munich Ice Magic at Stachus)

Munich Ice Magic at Stachus

Skaters can take laps under the open sky on a 750-square-meter ice rink set to diverse music styles and themed programs such as 'Tracht on Ice', 'Klassik Night', and 'Bella Italia'. Visitors looking to watch the action can gather around rustic huts offering warm drinks like mulled wine alongside Bavarian specialties.

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When

Tickets

Skating admission for one time block: ages 12 and over, €8 for 10:30–13:00, €10 for 13:30–16:00, €12 for 16:30–19:00, and €14 for 19:30–22:00; children up to 11, €6, €8, €8, and €10 respectively. Skates and helmets can be rented on site for a fee.

Hours

Daily 10:30–22:00; skating admission blocks: 10:30–13:00, 13:30–16:00, 16:30–19:00, and 19:30–22:00.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Altstadt-Lehel

Food & Drink

The event’s huts offer Bavarian specialties and warm drinks, including mulled wine.

Going?

Location

Karlsplatz (Stachus) · Karlsplatz 1, 80335 München, München 80335 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Ice-skating fans and families

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Choose one of the four skating blocks before setting out, as admission covers only the selected block.
  • Rent skates and a helmet on site if you do not have your own; both are available for an additional fee.
  • Use the S-Bahn, U4, U5 or a tram to reach Karlsplatz (Stachus).
  • If you are not skating, plan to watch from the huts, where warm drinks and Bavarian specialties are available.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The rink features themed sessions including “Tracht on Ice.”
  • The rink features themed sessions including “Klassik Night.”
  • The rink features themed sessions including “Bella Italia.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to choose a skating session in advance?

Skating admission applies to one of four time blocks, so choose the block you want to skate.

Can I rent skates or a helmet there?

Yes. Skates and helmets are available to rent on site for an additional fee.

What can non-skaters do?

They can watch from the huts, which serve Bavarian specialties, warm drinks and mulled wine.

What kind of music and themed programs are part of the skating?

The rink plays different music styles and features themed events such as “Tracht on Ice,” “Klassik Night” and “Bella Italia.”

How can I get to Karlsplatz (Stachus) by public transport?

The square is served by S-Bahn trains, U4 and U5, and several tram lines.

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