The Palace of Arts opened an ice rink for the first time ever this year. Until 4 January, up to 100 people can skate to music in front of the iconic arts building
To open this year's skating season the eldest ice rink in Budapest, the City Park Ice Rink, opened its gates on November 22. The history of this building dates back to 29 January 1870.
The ice rink at Marczibányi Sportcentrum is suitable for both skating and ice hockey. The prices are the same as last year, and the rink can be booked for family gatherings or sports events as well.
This nearly 1200m2 ice rink is modern and vintage at the same time, which gives it a certain charm. The rink at the side of Arena Plaza is perfect for dates or for relieving the stress of shopping.
The fact that a 600m2 ice rink was set up near one of the busiest junctions in Budapest could come in handy on such occasions!
The rink is 15m x 30m and is surrounded by boards and netting. The place is also suitable for more serious skating and has heated locker rooms and showers.
The ice rink in Óbuda's Fő Square is one of the most family friendly rinks in Budapest: it is free. Although the 400m2 ice rink might not be the largest, but it is enough.
One of the novelties this winter is KIOSK's ice rink, Jérkorszak (Ice Age) near the Pest-end of Elizabeth Bridge. It is likely to remain open until the beginning of March.
One of the largest Christmas fairs in Budapest also has a 200m2 ice rink, open to children. The little ones can also participate in free skating lessons under the festive lights.
Go skating near Harminckettesek Square on a 300m2 floodlit rink, named after that part of town. The place is free for Józsefváros locals during school hours (8am - 2pm).
In good weather it functions as a creative community space with lots of greenery, a stage, table tennis and table soccer; in the winter, it is converted into an ice rink.
The 450m2 rink is free to use as long as you want. The ice by one of Budapest's most peculiar buildings is planned to be open until the end of February.
This unique place is not tied to winter for it operates at full steam all-year-long - but it also offers the skating option, so we included it in our list.
The Pesterzsébet Jégcsarnok lays emphasis on teaching and professional training, but the rink is available for the general community to use at the weekends.
The lake freezes in winter, making it perfect for ice skating. Beware, however, that no one is certain when the ice is strong enough for skating
