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Monheimer Sternenzauber

Visitors can skate on an expansive outdoor ice rink set up on Eierplatz or take part in curling matches. Warm drinks, hearty snacks, and sweet treats are served inside the two-story alpine Winter-Chalet, with mulled wine and punch also available at an outdoor counter. Festive lights, gatherings, and seasonal shopping animate the town center throughout the winter season.

What to Expect

Free ice skating on a 425-square-meter outdoor rink in Monheim Mitte.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Organizer

Stadt Monheim am Rhein

Food & Drink

The Winter-Chalet serves hot and cold drinks, hearty snacks, and sweet treats; an outdoor counter offers mulled wine, children's punch, and quick winter dishes.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and visitors who enjoy skating

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Eierplatz
Monheim am Rhein, NW

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Ice skating is free for visitors of all ages; no general event admission price is stated.
  • Parking: Das Parken ist drei Stunden kostenfrei.

Tips & Advice

  • Book a curling lane through the Sternenzauber booking form ahead of time by choosing the activity and a free slot, then filling in the form.
  • Leave your own skates at home if you like, because skates and skating aids can both be rented right at the rink.
  • Warm up after a few laps in the two-story Winter-Chalet, or grab mulled wine or children's punch at the outdoor counter.
  • Park in Monheim Mitte, where parking is free for three hours, and combine time on the ice with some Advent shopping.
  • Plan around Christmas Day and New Year's Day, the only days of the season when the rink on Eierplatz is closed.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Opening day: the ice princesses and their snowman open the rink on Eierplatz.
  • After-work parties around the Winter-Chalet during the season.
  • Bookable rink time for schools and daycare centers, plus bookable curling lanes and Winter-Chalet reservations.
  • Sternenzauber Christmas market in the Old Town, December 11–13.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need my own skates?

No. You can rent skates and skating aids right at the rink.

Is the rink suitable for kids?

Yes. Skating on the 425-square-meter rink on Eierplatz is open to visitors of every age, and you can rent skating aids on site.

Where can I warm up and get something to eat?

The two-story Winter-Chalet next to the rink serves hot and cold drinks, hearty snacks and sweet treats. The outdoor counter has mulled wine, children's punch and winter dishes for a quick bite.

How do I book curling or the Winter-Chalet?

Use the Sternenzauber booking form. Pick curling (Eisstockschießen) or the Winter-Chalet, choose a free slot, and fill in the form. Schools and daycare centers can book rink time for skating the same way.

Where can I park?

Parking in Monheim Mitte is free for three hours.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team