The blades are sharpened, and the city’s first ice rinks are already prepared. We’ve done the legwork for you and compiled all the facts about locations, opening dates, and prices for ice skating in Vienna in 2026/2027 at a glance. This way, you can head straight onto the ice without any surprises at the ticket counter and focus on what matters most.
Vienna Skating Club (WEV) at Heumarkt
As a true powerhouse right in the heart of the city, the Vienna Skating Club (WEV) at Heumarkt was one of the first to kick off the new season. The spacious outdoor rink in the 3rd district has been open to the public since November 5, 2026. From Monday through Thursday and on weekends, you can lace up your skates here from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; on Fridays, the rink is open until 9 p.m. A day pass costs 11.60 euros for adults on weekdays and 12.60 euros on weekends. The start of the new skating season is free: On opening day, families, sports enthusiasts, and recreational skaters can enjoy the outdoor ice rink in the heart of Vienna from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In the afternoon, guests can enjoy the first skating session of the season, followed by musical entertainment from Radio Wien Disco and a charity event in the evening.
Engelmann Artificial Ice Rink
High above the rooftops of Hernals, you can hit the ice at the Engelmann Artificial Ice Rink. This historic rink began its daily winter operations on November 6, 2026, and stands out for its extended evening hours. If you still have some energy left after work, you can glide across the ice here on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays until 9:30 p.m. Admission on weekdays costs 10.50 euros.
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Eisring Süd
If you live in the southern part of the city, you’ll benefit from an early start at the Eisring Süd in Favoriten. The outdoor rink there has been open since October 25, 2026, and offers plenty of space in case other rinks get packed. During the week, the rink is open from 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.; on weekends, it opens at 10 a.m. Prices here are a bit more affordable.
Ice Dream at the Christmas Market
The city’s largest ice-skating area in terms of size is still a little while away this year. The expansive grounds of the Wiener Eistraum in the 1st district (Rathausplatz) won’t open its winding paths until January 22 through March 7, 2027. Once it opens, you can use the rinks daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
