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SUMMARY:Ice rink on the Rembrandtplein
DESCRIPTION:Ice rink Rembrandtplein Amsterdam\n\n\n\nOn the famous Rembrandtplein in the centre of Amsterdam\, there will be a great skating rink again this winter. Skate a lap on this ice rink and enjoy the unique Christmas atmosphere on this Amsterdam square. The ice rink will be open from 15 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStay up to date on Winter Festival Amsterdam. Follow us on Facebook\, Instagram and TikTok. \n\n\n\n\n\n                        Skating rink Rembrandtplein AmsterdamSkating on the Rembrandtplein in AmsterdamOpening hours ice rink RembrandtpleinPrice ice skating RembrandtpleinGet a taste of the atmosphereLocation ice rink RembrandtpleinSee more events on the Winter Festival Map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSkating on the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nDuring Winter Festival Amsterdam\, you can once again skate on one of Amsterdam’s most popular squares: Rembrandtplein. The ice rink is a firm tradition every year and provides skating fun for young and old. The ice rink will be open from Saturday 15 November 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026. \n\n\n\nLike every year\, the skating rink has a real winter setting. Enjoy the many lights in the trees\, the snow cannons\, wooden chalets and of course the Rembrandtplein itself. Around the skating rink on the Rembrandtplein you will find the Winter Plaza. After skating\, you can warm up in the cozy mulled wine bar with a delicious warm Dutch oliebol or a bratwurst sandwich fresh from the grill. In short: The ice skating rink at the Rembrandtplein is the perfect winter outing in the center of Amsterdam. \n\n\n\nOpening hours ice rink Rembrandtplein\n\n\n\nThe skating rink on the Rembrandtplein will be open from 15 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. The following opening hours apply during this period. The chalets are open until 24.00 and on weekends until 1.00. \n\n\n\nDayOpening hoursMonday10 a.m. – 11 p.m.Tuesday10 a.m. – 11 p.m.Wednesday10 a.m. – 11 p.m.Thursday10 a.m. – 11 p.m.Friday10 a.m. – 11 p.m.Saturday10 a.m. – 11 p.m.Sunday10 a.m. – 11 p.m.\n\n\n\nDue to the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Amsterdam\, the skating rink at Rembrandtplein will be closed from 6 p.m. \n\n\n\nPrice ice skating Rembrandtplein\n\n\n\nA ticket to the Rembrandt Square ice rink costs only € 5.00 for the whole day. If you don’t have your own skates you can rent skates for € 9.00. Tickets are only available at the ice rink itself. \n\n\n\nIce skating RembrandtpleinPriceAccess to the skating rink€ 5.00Skates rental€ 9.00\n\n\n\nIt is not possible to book your visit in advance. \n\n\n\nGet a taste of the atmosphere\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation ice rink Rembrandtplein\n\n\n\nThe skating rink can be found on the Rembrandtplein in the centre of Amsterdam. Trams 4 and 14 stop here (less than 10 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station). Check 9292.nl for up-to-date travel information. \n\n\n\nSee more events on the Winter Festival Map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPopulair links\n\n\n\n\nWinter Card Amsterdam\n\n\n\nAmsterdam Light Festival\n\n\n\nIce Skating in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nChristmas Shopping in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nMuseums in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nAttractions in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nFood Experiences in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nNightlife in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nPublic transport tickets Amsterdam\n\n\n\nDay trips from Amsterdam
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LOCATION:Ice skating rink Rembrandtplein\, Rembrandtplein\, Amsterdam\, 1017CT\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Ice Rink Museumplein Amsterdam 2026/2027 – Dates\, Tickets & Skate Guide
DESCRIPTION:Ice Rink Amsterdam\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe rink is open from 14 November 2026 to 5 February 2027 — a total of 84 days. Admission is €16.00 per person\, including skate rental. Online booking is recommended to avoid queues\, especially on weekends and during the Christmas holidays. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStay up to date with all the news about Winter Festival Amsterdam. Follow us on Facebook\, Instagram and TikTok. \n\n\n\n\n\n                        Ice Skating Amsterdam – Museumplein Ice Rink (Winter 26/27)About the Museumplein Ice RinkTickets & PricesOpenings hours ice rinkWinter restaurant ‘Bistro Het Wak’Ice*Village – Christmas Market on MuseumpleinAddress & Getting ThereThings to do near the ice rinkHotels near the ice rinkFAQ – Museumplein Ice Rink Amsterdam 2026/2027\n\n\nAbout the Museumplein Ice Rink\n\n\n\nIce Rink Amsterdam\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nTickets & Prices\n\n\n\nTo 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). \n\n\n\nOnline booking is strongly recommended — popular sessions on Friday evenings\, weekends and during the school holidays sell out in advance. \n\n\n\nAmsterdam Ice rink ticketsPrice+ Ice skating ticket (including skate rental)€ 16.00Combination ticket with Moco Museum+ Ice skating ticket (including skate rental)+ Moco MuseumCombi deal € 35.95€ 26.32\n\n\n\n            \n            Ice rink\n            \n            \n        \n            \n            Ice rink + Moco\n            \n            \n        \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpenings hours ice rink\n\n\n\nThe Museumplein Ice Rink is open every day from 14 November 2026 to 5 February 2027. \n\n\n\nDayIce rink hoursMonday12 pm – 9 pmTuesday12 pm – 9 pmWednesday12 pm – 9 pmThursday12 pm – 9 pmFriday10 am – 10 pmSaturday10 am – 10 pmSunday10 am – 9 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nChristmas holidays (19 December 2026 – 3 January 2027): open every day from 10:00 am. \n\n\n\n\n\nWinter restaurant ‘Bistro Het Wak’\n\n\n\nRestaurant Ice Rink Amsterdam\n\n\n\nRight 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. \n\n\n\nFor groups of 10 or more\, reservations are required: info@schaatsbaanmuseumplein.nl \n\n\n\nDayRestaurant hoursMonday12 pm – 10 pmTuesday12 pm – 10 pmWednesday12 pm – 10 pmThursday12 pm – 10 pmFriday10 am – 11 pmSaturday10 am – 11 pmSunday10 am – 10 pm\n\n\n\nIce*Village – Christmas Market on Museumplein\n\n\n\nChristmas Market Amsterdam Museumplein\n\n\n\nAdjacent to the ice rink\, the Ice*Village Christmas Market runs from 3 to 27 December 2026. The market features chalets and food trucks with a Scandinavian atmosphere — gifts\, decorations\, winter clothing\, food and seasonal drinks. Entrance is free. \n\n\n\nMore info: Christmas Market Amsterdam → \n\n\n\nAddress & Getting There\n\n\n\n\nMuseumplein Ice Rink \n\n\n\nHobbemastraat 18 \n\n\n\n1071 ZB Amsterdam\n\n\n\n\nThe rink is at the Museumplein\, on the side closest to the Rijksmuseum (near the Museum Shop entrance). \n\n\n\nBy public transport: Tram lines 2 and 5 stop at Museumplein. Check 9292.nl for up-to-date journey planners. \n\n\n\nBy car: Park at Q-Park Museumplein (directly beneath the square). Note: parking in the museum quarter is expensive on weekends — public transport is recommended. \n\n\n\nThe skating rink is on Museumplein on the side \n\n\n\nThings to do near the ice rink\n\n\n\nCombine your skating session with a visit to one of the world-class museums on and around Museumplein. Book museum tickets well in advance — especially during the winter holidays\, tickets at the door are often unavailable. \n\n\n\nMuseum & AttractionsPrice adultsPrice kidsRijksmuseum€ 27.00 (19+)Free (0-18)Book nowVan Gogh Museum€ 26.00 (18+)Free (0-17)Book nowMoco Museum Banksy€ 19.95 (18+)Free (0-9)Book nowStedelijk Museum€ 22.50 (19+)Free (0-18)Book nowHouse of Bols Cocktail Experience€ 19.50 (18+)Adults onlyBook now\n\n\n\nHotels near the ice rink\n\n\n\nMuseumplein is centrally located in Amsterdam and an ideal location for your hotel. The map below shows the current availability and prices of hotels near Museum Square in Amsterdam. \n\n\n\n\n    \n        Booking.com\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQ – Museumplein Ice Rink Amsterdam 2026/2027\n\n\n\nWhen is the Museumplein ice rink open in 2026/2027? The Museumplein ice rink is open from 14 November 2026 to 5 February 2027 — 84 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.   How much does it cost to skate at Museumplein? The ticket price is €16.00 per person\, including skate rental. A combination ticket with Moco Museum is available for €26.32 (regular price €35.95). Online booking is recommended — availability is limited during weekends and school holidays.   Is the Museumplein ice rink the same as Ice Amsterdam / Ice*Amsterdam? 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.   Is the Museumplein ice rink covered or outdoors? 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 12 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.   Is the Museumplein ice rink real ice? 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.   Can I bring my own skates to the Museumplein ice rink? 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.   Is the Museumplein ice rink accessible for wheelchair users? 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.   Are there lockers at the Museumplein ice rink? Yes\, lockers are available for rent at the rink.   What are the rules at the Museumplein ice 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.   Are dogs allowed at the Museumplein ice rink? Dogs and other pets are not permitted on the premises. An exception is made for certified guide dogs.   Is there a Christmas market at Museumplein? Yes — the Ice*Village Christmas Market runs alongside the ice rink from 3 to 27 December 2026. Entrance is free. The market features chalets\, food trucks and a Scandinavian-inspired atmosphere.   How do I get to the Museumplein ice rink? The rink is at Hobbemastraat 18\, Amsterdam\, on the Museumplein near the Rijksmuseum. By public transport: tram lines 2 and 5 stop at Museumplein. By car: Q-Park Museumplein (underground) is directly below the square. Public transport is recommended on weekends.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPopulair links\n\n\n\n\nWinter Card Amsterdam\n\n\n\nAmsterdam Light Festival\n\n\n\nIce Skating in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nChristmas Shopping in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nMuseums in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nAttractions in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nFood Experiences in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nNightlife in Amsterdam\n\n\n\nPublic transport tickets Amsterdam\n\n\n\nDay trips from Amsterdam
URL:https://winterfestivalamsterdam.com/event/ice-rink-museumplein-amsterdam-2/
LOCATION:Ice Rink Museumplein\, Hobbemastraat 18\, Amsterdam\, Noord-Holland\, 1071ZB\, Netherlands
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