Pforzheimer Winterwelt
Visitors can skate outdoors on an eco-friendly synthetic rink or gather for friendly matches of Bavarian curling. Dining options include hearty alpine specialties and warm drinks inside rustic wooden huts like Müller's Schwarzwald-Stadl and the SP6 Winterhütte. Teams can also join a Winter Olympiade featuring activities such as ring toss, tabletop ice hockey, and target throwing.
What to Expect
Free synthetic ice skating, Bavarian curling, and alpine dining along the Enz.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Organizer
Stadt Pforzheim
Food & Drink
Müller's Schwarzwald-Stadl and the SP6 Winterhütte serve alpine specialties, small treats, winter multi-course meals and warm drinks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and groups of friends
Vibe
Festive and sociable
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Nearby parking garages include Stadttheater and Marktplatz; there are two accessible parking spaces directly on site and several electric-car charging stations nearby.
- Accessibility: A ramp provides wheelchair access to the grounds and dining huts, though the skating surface itself is not wheelchair accessible.
Tips & Advice
- Book your Stockschießen lane online ahead of time, because a reservation is required and each lane takes up to eight players.
- Bring something to leave as a deposit, because the free skates, learning aids and lockers all need one before you can use them.
- Register your Winter-Olympiade team of three to eight early, because each of the two dates is capped at five teams.
- Park in the Stadttheater or Marktplatz garage right at Waisenhausplatz, or take city bus 1, 5, 6, 9 or 16 to the Waisenhausplatz stop.
- Dress warmly, because skating and Stockschießen take place on the open-air Kufenland rink by the Enz.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the Winter-Olympiade on December 10 and 17 for teams of three to eight, with online registration and a limit of five teams per date.
- Winter-Olympiade entry includes one hot drink per person from the SP6 Winterhütte.
- The winning Winter-Olympiade team takes home an exclusive film screening raffled by REX Filmpalast, plus other prizes.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need my own skates?
No. You can borrow skates in sizes 25 to 47 and 'Polarbär' learning aids for free on site. Free lockers are also available. Borrowing any of these needs a deposit.
Do I need to book for Stockschießen?
Yes, a reservation is required and you can book online. Lanes are booked by the hour, with up to eight players per lane. Equipment, rules and a short introduction are provided on site.
How does the Winter-Olympiade work?
Teams of three to eight register online, with up to five teams per date. Teams compete in Stockschießen, ring toss, table ice hockey, snowball target throwing and a winter quiz. Each station awards 1 to 10 points, and the team with the most points wins.
Where can I park?
The Stadttheater and Marktplatz garages are right at Waisenhausplatz. The Kino, VolksbankHaus and Alfons-Kern-Schule garages are a few minutes' walk away.
How do I get there by public transport?
It's an 8-minute walk from the main station. City bus lines 1, 5, 6, 9 and 16 and regional lines 761, 763 and 769 stop right at Waisenhausplatz.
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