Museumplein Ice Rink 2026/2027 (Ice*Amsterdam) – Dates & Tickets
The Museumplein Ice Rink – still widely known as Ice*Amsterdam – is Amsterdam’s largest outdoor ice rink, set on Museumplein right in front of the Rijksmuseum. From 24 October 2026 to 16 January 2027 you skate on real ice between the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum – one of the most photogenic winter spots in the city.
Tickets & prices
A ticket costs €16 per person, including skate rental. The price is the same if you bring your own skates. Book online: Friday evenings, weekends and the Christmas holidays often sell out in advance.
Opening hours
Open daily from 24 October 2026 to 16 January 2027:
- Monday – Thursday: 12:00 – 21:00
- Friday & Saturday: 10:00 – 22:00
- Sunday: 10:00 – 21:00
- Christmas holidays (19 December 2026 – 3 January 2027): daily from 10:00
Good to know
- Skate rental included: hockey-style skates in sizes EU 28–50, for up to 2 hours per session
- Young children: ice gliders that strap under their own shoes (shoe size below EU 28)
- Own skates: welcome, except skates with sharp points such as Norwegian skates
- Gloves are required on the ice; lockers are available for rent
- Accessible: ramps, wide paths and an accessible toilet – wheelchair users can take their own clean wheelchair onto the ice
- Warm up: Bistro Het Wak next to the rink serves drinks, snacks and meals with a view of the ice
Getting there
Address: Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB Amsterdam (Museumplein, Rijksmuseum side)
Tram: lines 2 and 5, stop Museumplein – tram 2 is a scenic ride in itself
Car: Q-Park Museumplein is directly beneath the square; public transport is recommended at weekends
Make a winter day of it
From 3 to 27 December the free Ice*Village Christmas market runs right next to the rink – see all Christmas markets in Amsterdam 2026. Combine skating with a museum visit on the square and end the day with an evening canal cruise along the illuminated canals.
