Ice Skating in Görlitz
Skaters can take to a 450-square-meter ice surface designed for both beginners and experienced skaters. Surrounding market huts offer warm food and hot drinks to help guests refuel and warm up. On-site skate rentals and beginner support figures are available right by the rink.
What to Expect
A 450-square-meter open-air ice rink surrounded by festive market huts.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Upper Market
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Görlitzer Kulturservicegesellschaft mbH
Food & Drink
The market huts around the rink offer warm food and drinks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and recreational skaters
Vibe
Festive and cheerful
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 10:00–14:00, 14:30–17:30, 18:00–20:00. Friday–Saturday: 10:00–13:00, 13:30–16:30, 17:00–19:00, 19:30–21:00. Reserved for school classes Monday–Thursday 10:00–14:00 and Friday 10:00–13:00; visitors cannot enter then.
- Pets: Dogs must be leashed and muzzled throughout the rink and Christkindelmarkt grounds.
Tips & Advice
- Avoid weekday mornings, when the rink is reserved for school classes and other visitors can't get in.
- Bring an ID card or similar item if you need skates, because rentals need a deposit and must be rebooked for every new ice session.
- Get there early if your beginner wants a penguin skating aid; they're free but limited in number.
- Leave glide shoes at home, as they aren't allowed on the ice, and use your own skates or rent a pair there.
- Pick up a 6-session card or season pass if you plan to skate often, since each single ticket covers just one session.
Special Events & Promotions
- This season marks 11 years of the Görlitz ice rink.
- The Schlesischer Christkindelmarkt opens a few steps away from December 4 to 20.
- Gift vouchers for entry or skate rental are sold at the organisers' office at Brüderstraße 9 or at the rink.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can young children skate?
Yes, but children aged 4 to 7 may only use the rink with an adult supervising them.
Can I rent skates?
Yes, right at the rink, against a deposit such as an ID card. Rentals cover one ice session, so you book and pay again at the till for each new session. Glide shoes are not allowed.
Is there help for beginners?
Free penguin skating aids are available on the ice, but there are only a limited number.
Does one ticket cover the whole day?
No, a ticket covers one ice session, and you need a new one for each session. There are also 6-session cards and season passes.
Where can I get food and drinks?
The market huts around the rink serve warm food and drinks.
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