Celebrate Winter: Ice Skating in Düsseldorf

It’s that time of year again, and if you’re looking for a little winter celebration, there’s nothing quite like spending the day ice skating and the evening drinking hot glühwein at the Christmas markets around Düsseldorf.

HINT: There are also a few hidden gem Christmas markets worth visiting too that you can read about on our blog.

So here’s a little inspiration to get you out ice skating in Düsseldorf this winter (plus a little surprise at the end).

 

DEG-Winterwelt Düsseldorf

If you have any idea about ice skating in Düsseldorf, you’re probably already aware that there is an awesome ice rink that opens up every year next to the Kö-Bogen during the Christmas markets.

You can book the rink for your own fun, perhaps a game of ice hockey or curling?

There are also weekly ice skating courses for children and of course the skating rink that is open to the public. This year the ice rink will be open from November 13, 2021 – January 16, 2022.

More information is available on the Winterwelt website (in German).

 

Eisstadion Brehmstraße

The Eisstadion Brehmstraße is also commonly called the Ice Temple for skaters in the city and was the former home of the DEG (Düsseldorfer Eislauf-Gemeinschaft) ice hockey team. While the games are now played over at the ISS dome, you can often still get a peek at the team playing at this rink during training.

The admission price is 2.80 Euro for adults and 1.30 Euro for children (subject to change). Be sure to check the schedule as the public skates are open during fixed hours throughout the winter.

For more information call 0211 – 8995320. 

 

Düsseldorfer Eissporthalle in Benrath

The Düsserldorfer Eissporthalle in Benrath was completely renovated back in 2015 and has been a popular place to celebrate Christmas during the winter.

Admission on normal days starts at 3 Euros for kids, 5 Euros for adults, and 5 Euros entrance for their disco.

More information is available on the Düsseldorfer Eissporthalle website (in German).

 

Where to buy ice skates?

If you don’t have skates, there are a few places around the city where you can purchase skates. Our favorite is definitely Decathlon (for awesome deals on skates and other sportswear). You also have the option of purchasing them second-hand from websites like eBay Kleinanzeigen, Kalaydo, or one of the numerous other second-hand shops online.

 

Looking for an extra adventure? One of the coolest ice rinks in North Rhein-Westphalia is the Eisbahn Kokerei Zollverein in Essen.

 

This skating rink is open for 4 weeks of the year at the UNESCO Heritage Site Kokerei Zollverein in Essen. It is built right into the 1,800 square meters industrial warehouse lit up and surrounds you in a magical atmosphere. There is also a little village where skaters can enjoy some warm Christmas snacks. They host an Ice Disco from 8 pm until midnight as well.

Prices and opening times are always subject to change, so for more information check out the Zollverein website.