Stadtwerke Eisfestival Kiel
Visitors can skate on a fully covered ice rink spanning over 600 square meters or play Bavarian curling across multiple synthetic lanes. Equipment such as skates, helmets, and pads are available on site, with dedicated curling equipment sized for children. The 'Kajüte' provides warm and cold drinks as well as snack-style food right beside the ice.
What to Expect
Covered 600-square-meter ice rink and Bavarian curling at Kiel's harbor.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadtwerke Kiel
Food & Drink
The Kajüte serves snack-style food, soft drinks, hot drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and groups looking for active winter fun
Vibe
Active and wintry
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Ice-skating 2-hour prices: adults €4.50; children €4.00; family ticket €16.00 for 2 adults and up to 3 children; groups of 10 or more €4.00 per person; 10-visit card adults €40.00 and children €35.00. Children’s and youth special slots use the regular festival admission prices.
- Hours: Mon–Thu 13:00–20:00 (from 10:00 during holidays); Fri 13:00–21:00 (from 10:00 during holidays); Sat–Sun 10:00–21:00; 25–26 Dec 10:00–20:00; 31 Dec 10:00–17:00; closed 24 Dec and 1 Jan. Special children’s and youth skating slots: 25 Nov 15:00–17:00; 2 Dec 17:00–19:00; 9 Dec 15:00–17:00; 16 Dec 17:00–19:00; 4 Jan 14:00–16:00; 6 Jan 17:00–19:00.
- Parking: There are paid parking spaces directly at Germaniahafen. Alternatively, visitors can park at the ZOB car park or Parkhaus am Cap A current parking, bus, ferry or train ticket shown at the cash desk earns €0.50 back when the minimum purchase is €10.
- Accessibility: Barrier-free access is provided throughout the event grounds, including an accessible restroom.
Tips & Advice
- Pack gloves for everyone, because they're compulsory on the ice, and consider helmets and pads for kids, which you can also rent on site.
- For curling on the plastic lanes, wear flat, heel-less shoes and winter clothes, because the area around the rink and lanes is not heated.
- Show your same-day parking, bus, ferry or train ticket at the cash desk to get a small refund once you spend over the minimum.
- Teams entering the Stadtwerke Kiel MASTERS should book a practice lane in November or December, since the tournament is played on those same lanes.
- Walk from Kiel main station over the Hörnbrücke in under ten minutes, or take bus line 14 to the Gaardener Ring stop right next door.
Special Events & Promotions
- Exclusive skating slots for children up to 12 and teens 13 and up on select dates, with at most one accompanying adult; tickets only on site that day.
- Children's EisDISCO for kids up to 12 on January 4, 2027.
- New this year: a shorter curling lane with small, light sticks for kids aged 4 to 14, bookable in advance.
- Stadtwerke Kiel MASTERS: a fun curling tournament for 100 teams of four in January, with starting places bookable online.
- Parken-Plus: show your same-day parking, bus, ferry or train ticket at the cash desk for a small refund above a minimum spend.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear?
You need skates on the ice, and gloves are compulsory. Helmets and pads are recommended for kids, and both can be rented on site. For curling on the plastic lanes, wear flat shoes and winter clothes. The area around the rink isn't heated.
Can I bring my own skates?
Yes. If you bring your own, you only pay admission and skip the rental.
Can I bring my own food?
No, outside food and drinks aren't allowed. The Kajüte serves snack-style food, soft drinks, hot drinks and alcoholic drinks.
Can we book a curling lane?
Yes. There are five bookable plastic lanes, each taking groups of up to eight. There's also an after-work curling option, and a new shorter kids' lane with light sticks for ages 4 to 14.
Can I host a birthday or company party here?
Yes. Kids' birthday parties on the ice can be booked. Two heated event rooms for 40 or 80 people are available on weekday and Saturday evenings for company and Christmas parties. They're combined with curling, skating or teambuilding, plus catering ordered in advance. Bookings can be cancelled free in writing up to 20 days before.
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