Stadtwerke Karlsruhe WINTERZEIT
Set against the historic backdrop of Karlsruhe Palace, the venue features a large open-air ice skating rink and a Bavarian curling arena. Guests can stroll through a cosy winter village offering hot drinks and culinary treats. Rental skates, sharpening services, and guided skating courses are also available on site.
What to Expect
Open-air ice rink, curling arena, and winter village at Schlossplatz.
Event Details
Duration
Für Schulklassen sind inklusive Umziehen 1 ½ Stunden eingeplant.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadtwerke Karlsruhe
Food & Drink
The winter village offers hot drinks and culinary treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and active winter outings
Vibe
Festive and outdoorsy
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Mon–Thu day tickets: adults €7.00; children, students and university students €6.00; children under 4 €4.00; family €22.00; groups of 10 or more €5.50 per person. Skate rental (2 hours): skates €4.50; children under 4 €2.50; gliding aids/double runners €2.50; skating aids €2.50 plus €10 deposit. Discounts: 50% for holders of the Karlsruher Pass, one hour before closing, and for people with a disability pass.
- Parking: Several parking garages are nearby.
- Accessibility: Entrances are ramp-accessible and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located behind the main drinks hut.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive early on busy weekends if your child needs a skating aid, because they can't be reserved and only one is lent per family.
- Bring cash or a card to the rental tent, because skating tickets are sold only on site at the rink and never online.
- Pack gloves for skating courses because they are required, and bring a helmet such as a bike helmet or borrow one there.
- Skate in the last hour before closing for half price, or bring your Karlsruher Pass or disability pass for the same discount.
- Use the lockers in the rental tent for your things, but note that there are only a few and each locking costs a fee.
Special Events & Promotions
- Closing Beat Night on January 24 to end the skating season
- Half-price skating in the last hour before closing, and for Karlsruher Pass and disability pass holders
- Knax and S-Club members of Sparkasse Karlsruhe-Ettlingen get a discount on skating tickets with a coupon
- Discounted skating and skate rental for school classes, kindergartens and youth groups in the first week from November 23
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How young can children be to skate?
There is no minimum age. Rental skates come in shoe sizes 25 to 50, and double-runner glide shoes go up to size 25. Children under 1.50 meters can rent a skating aid for a fee plus a deposit. Each family can rent only one.
Can I buy skating tickets online?
No. Skating tickets are sold only on site at the rental tent, where you can pay by cash or card. Skating courses and curling lanes are booked online.
What should kids bring to a skating course?
Gloves are required. A helmet, such as a bike helmet, is recommended, and helmets can be borrowed. Bring your own skates or rent them there. Meet at the rental tent at least 15 minutes before the course starts.
Is there support for visitors sensitive to light or noise?
Yes. If bright or moving lights or loud music are a problem for you, for example because of epilepsy or autism, ask at the rental tent. Staff can adjust the lights and music.
Does Bavarian curling go ahead in bad weather?
The curling lanes are on a roller-sport surface rather than ice, and they can be used in almost any weather, including rain. If conditions are too bad, the operator may close lanes. In that case, money already paid is credited to your account.
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