Ice Rink Museumplein Amsterdam 2026/2027 – Dates, Tickets & Skate Guide
The Museumplein Ice Rink — also known as Ice*Amsterdam — is Amsterdam’s largest outdoor ice skating rink, located on Museumplein in the museum quarter of the city. Surrounded by the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum, it is one of the most scenic places to skate in the Netherlands.
The rink is open from 24 October 2026 to 16 January 2027. Admission is €16.00 per person, including skate rental. Online booking is recommended to avoid queues, especially on weekends and during the Christmas holidays.
Museumplein Ice Rink at a glance
| Dates | 24 October 2026 – 16 January 2027, open every day |
| Opening hours | Mon–Thu 12:00–21:00, Fri–Sat 10:00–22:00, Sun 10:00–21:00; Christmas holidays daily from 10:00 |
| Price | €16 per person, skate rental included |
| Location | Museumplein, in front of the Rijksmuseum (Hobbemastraat 18) |
| Next door | Christmas market Museumplein, 3–27 December 2026, free entry |
| Getting there | Tram 2 or 12 to Museumplein |
About the Museumplein Ice Rink
The Museumplein Ice Rink is an outdoor real-ice skating rink in the heart of Amsterdam’s museum district. It is the city’s most centrally located ice rink and one of the largest in the Netherlands, drawing visitors from Amsterdam and abroad each winter season.
The rink is suitable for all skill levels — beginners can find their footing on the ice, while experienced skaters can pick up speed on the open surface. For the youngest visitors, ice gliders are available for children with a shoe size smaller than EU 28. These attach under their own shoes and provide balance on the ice.
The setting makes the rink unique: on one side you look out over the iconic I Amsterdam sign location, on the other you have a direct view of the Rijksmuseum’s neo-Gothic facade. It is one of the few places in the world where you can skate in front of a UNESCO World Heritage-listed cityscape.
Tickets & Prices
To skate at the Museumplein ice rink, you need an entry ticket. Skate rental is included in the ticket price. You can also bring your own skates (see rules below).
Online booking is strongly recommended — popular sessions on Friday evenings, weekends and during the school holidays sell out in advance.
| Ice rink ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry ticket incl. skate rental | € 16.00 |
€16 per person, skate rental included. Book your time slot online. Weekends and the Christmas holidays sell out first.
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The Museumplein Ice Rink is open every day from 24 October 2026 to 16 January 2027.
| Day | Ice rink hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm – 9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am – 10 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am – 10 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am – 9 pm |
Christmas holidays (19 December 2026 – 3 January 2027): open every day from 10:00 am.
Winter restaurant ‘Bistro Het Wak’
Right next to the ice rink, Bistro Het Wak serves warm drinks, snacks and full meals — perfect for non-skaters or for warming up after a session on the ice. The terrace has a direct view of the rink.
For groups of 10 or more, reservations are required: info@schaatsbaanmuseumplein.nl
| Day | Restaurant hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12 pm – 10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm – 10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm – 10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm – 10 pm |
| Friday | 10 am – 11 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am – 11 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am – 10 pm |
Christmas market next to the ice rink
From 3 to 27 December 2026 the ice rink is surrounded by Christmas Village Amsterdam, the biggest Christmas market in the city, with more than 50 chalets, mulled wine and winter food. Entry to the market is free. Read everything about dates, opening hours and tips on our page about the Christmas market on Museumplein.
Address & Getting There
- Museumplein Ice Rink
- Hobbemastraat 18
- 1071 ZB Amsterdam
The rink is at the Museumplein, on the side closest to the Rijksmuseum (near the Museum Shop entrance).
By public transport: Tram lines 2 and 12 stop at Museumplein. Check 9292.nl for up-to-date journey planners.
By car: Park at Q-Park Museumplein (directly beneath the square). Note: parking in the museum quarter is expensive on weekends — public transport is recommended.
© OpenStreetMapOn the winter map
Ice rink Museumplein
Museumplein
See exactly where it is, with the Christmas markets, ice rinks and Light Festival cruises nearby.
Museums and attractions near the ice rink
Combine your skating session with one of the world-famous museums around the square. They all work with time slots, and in December they sell out fast, so book in advance.
Hotels near the ice rink
Staying near Museumplein puts the ice rink, the Christmas market and the museums on your doorstep. The Museum Quarter (Oud-Zuid) has elegant boutique and luxury hotels on quiet streets. De Pijp, a 10 to 15-minute walk away, has more affordable hotels and lots of cafés. Leidseplein, 10 minutes on foot, is the place for evenings out. Hotels fill up fast for December weekends and New Year’s Eve, so book early.
Hotels around Museumplein. Compare prices and free cancellation options for your dates.
Find hotelsMore ice skating in Amsterdam
Want to skate somewhere else too? The ice rink on Rembrandtplein is a smaller rink in the middle of the nightlife area, and Amsterdam Winter Paradise in the RAI has indoor skating, a snow slope and fairground rides from 17 December to 2 January. See all rinks, dates and prices in our overview of ice skating in Amsterdam. In the evening, the Amsterdam Light Festival lights up the canals from 26 November 2026.
FAQ – Museumplein Ice Rink Amsterdam 2026/2027
The Museumplein ice rink is open from 24 October 2026 to 16 January 2027 — 85 days in total. Regular hours are Monday–Thursday 12:00–21:00, Friday–Saturday 10:00–22:00 and Sunday 10:00–21:00. During the Christmas holidays (19 December – 3 January) the rink opens daily at 10:00 am.
The ticket price is €16.00 per person, including skate rental. Online booking is recommended — availability is limited during weekends and school holidays.
Yes. The rink was previously marketed as Ice*Amsterdam and that name is still widely used. The official name is now the Museumplein Ice Rink (Schaatsbaan Museumplein). It is the same rink at Hobbemastraat 18, Amsterdam.
The rink is outdoors and uncovered, which gives you a full view of the Rijksmuseum and surrounding museums while you skate. The rink remains open in rain. If you prefer indoor skating, the Amsterdam Winter Paradise at RAI is open from 17 December 2026 to 2 January 2027.
You are welcome to bring your own skates. However, these must not be skates with sharp points, such as Norwegian skates. These are prohibited on the ice rink.
Yes. The skating rink uses real ice, not synthetic. Rental skates are ice hockey-style skates in sizes EU 28–50, available for a maximum of 2 hours per session.
Yes, you may bring your own skates. However, skates with sharp points — such as Norwegian skates — are not permitted. The entry ticket price is the same whether you use rental skates or your own.
Yes, the rink is fully wheelchair accessible. There are wide paths, ramps, rubber mats and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Wheelchair users can take their own clean wheelchair onto the ice. The restaurant Bistro Het Wak is also accessible and offers table service.
Yes, lockers are available for rent at the rink.
The main rules are: ice skates must be worn at all times on the ice; gloves are required; food and drinks are not allowed on the ice; sledges and other objects (unless provided by the rink) are forbidden; and the instructions of staff must be followed at all times.
Dogs and other pets are not permitted on the premises. An exception is made for certified guide dogs.
Yes — the Christmas Village Amsterdam runs alongside the ice rink from 3 to 27 December 2026. Entrance is free.
The rink is at Hobbemastraat 18, Amsterdam, on the Museumplein near the Rijksmuseum. By public transport: tram lines 2 and 12 stop at Museumplein. By car: Q-Park Museumplein (underground) is directly below the square. Public transport is recommended on weekends.
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Museumplein Ice Rink ticket
- Skate rental included
- Skate with the Rijksmuseum as your backdrop
- Free cancellation up to 72 hours before
€16 per personincl. skate rental
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