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Winter and the pre-Christmas season not only shine with many lights and countless Christmas markets in Germany, but also let you get active on skating rinks all over the country. Ice skating is almost a must in winter. So let us inspire you to find out where you can find the best ice rinks in Germany and get on your way.
Ice rink at the Neptunbrunnen, Berlin
Our first destination is in the centre of Berlin. The large and diverse city has a wide range of skating rinks, but our favourite is the one at the Neptune Fountain near Alexanderplatz. Ice forms in a circle around the fountain, inviting you to ice skate in Berlin. Surrounded by the Red City Hall and the Max Engels Forum, you can enjoy a great backdrop and admire the TV Tower in the background.
If you want to stay close by, the Adina Apartment Hackescher Markt is the hotel for you. Just a 4-minute walk away, it's the perfect location for your winter outing in the capital. Would you rather look down on the Neptune Fountain from above and watch the ice skaters? The best way to do that is to spend a cosy evening in the restaurant of the TV tower with a view of the city and the ice rink.
Zollverein Coal Mine Ice Rink, Essen
We'll be honest, at first you don't think of the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen as a skating rink. The colliery and the industrial site are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a trip there is worthwhile all year round. In the winter months, however, the outdoor area of the colliery is transformed into an ice rink along the buildings, attracting countless visitors to skate every year. Book the niu Cobbles in the centre of the city and drive to the colliery in the 6th district.
Ice rink at Heumarkt, Cologne
Cologne is known for its large Christmas market at the cathedral and hosts many more throughout the city. At the Christmas market on Heumarkt, you'll find a beautiful ice skating rink among crepes and handicrafts. The traditional Christmas market and its hustle and bustle are great to watch from the ice. Skate your laps and then enjoy a hot chocolate or mulled wine at one of the countless stalls. Sleep at the Maritim Hotel to be directly on site, because from there you can reach the ice rink at Heumarkt on foot in 2 minutes.
Eissalon Ruhr, Bochum
Unlike the other ice rinks, our next tip is not outdoors. The Eissalon Ruhr in Bochum is located in the Jahrhunderthalle in Westpark, a 120-year-old industrial building. The rustic flair makes this skating rink something very special. Here you can put your skating skills to the test and admire the metre-high ceilings with thick steel beams at the same time.
The great thing about this ice rink is that you can skate at any time, even in wind and weather. Take a trip to Bochum to spend a rainy Sunday in an active way.
If you would like to stay overnight in Bochum, we recommend the GHOTEL hotel & living Bochum. From there you can reach the Jahrhunderthalle in 9 minutes on foot.
Dresden Taschenbergpalais
Our last destination is very special and somewhat reminiscent of the ice rink in front of Rockefeller Center in New York City. The ice rink in the courtyard of the Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski in Dresden. Here you can indulge in royal thoughts while doing your rounds on the ice, because the hotel building looks like a castle. From the end of November to the end of January, the Taschenbergpalais opens its doors daily to all skaters and you can see the spectacle with your own eyes.
If you want to discover even more royal charm during your trip to Dresden, visit the Palace in the Great Garden, which shines in Baroque and English style.
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