Venlo on Ice
The city center square transforms into a 600-square-meter ice rink offering skating for families and friends. Guests who prefer to stay off the ice can unwind at the hospitality area with views of the rink while enjoying glühwein, hot chocolate, and winter treats. Daily entertainment includes school skating, ice hockey, a silent disco, and a curling competition.
Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 All ages 10-ritten familycard: € 75,-.
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Plan Your Visit
Food & Drink
The hospitality square serves glühwein, hot chocolate, and winter treats, with views of the rink.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy the 10-ride familycard at Boekhandel Koops on Keulspoort from October 2026 to get discounted skating for the whole family.
- The familycard is no longer sold online, so arrange to pick it up in person at Boekhandel Koops.
- The 10-ride card saves €20 compared with individual rides, making it useful if your family plans several visits.
- Bring warm layers for time at the rink and while watching skating from the hospitality square.
- Take a break at the hospitality square for glühwein, hot chocolate, or winter treats while keeping a view of the ice.
Special Events & Promotions
- 10-ride family card for discounted skating, sold from October 2026 only at Boekhandel Koops on the Keulspoort.
Links & Contact
Run by Stichting Venlo on Ice
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there besides skating?
Something different happens every day, from school skating and ice hockey to a silent disco and a curling competition.
Can I come along without skating?
Yes. The hospitality square looks out over the ice and serves glühwein, hot chocolate and winter treats.
Is there a family discount?
Yes. A 10-ride family card lets the whole family skate at a discount. It goes on sale from October 2026 and is only sold at Boekhandel Koops on the Keulspoort in Venlo, not online.
How big is the rink?
The Oude Markt is turned into a 600-square-metre ice rink.
Is it a good outing for families and groups of friends?
Yes. The rink is set up for families and friends to spend hours skating together, and the hospitality square gives non-skaters a place to watch.
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