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Outdoor ice skating rinks are opening up across Prague, though there are slightly fewer than in previous years. Most offer skate rental and refreshments, and can even sharpen your skates.
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The rink at Čapadlo offers a view of Prague Castle right from the banks of the Vltava. People who are concerned about the environment can go to Střelecký ostrov. The rink there is designed to use no electricity or water, and requires minimal maintenance. Several rinks operated by the city districts have free entry, but these tend to get crowded. The ones operated by shopping malls ten do have admission fees, but they also are less crowded and offer a wider range of services.
Many rinks have confusing hours, closing for maintenance several times in the day. It's worth keeping in mind that hours for Christmas and the New Year’s holidays are often shorter than normal. Some places will be having family events close to the holidays, and those are listed on the venue’s website or Facebook page.
Prague 1
- Na Františku
Dates: Opened on Nov. 22
Hours: Mon-Thu 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat and Sun 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: v Kozí ulici, Praha 1
Entry fee: Adults CZK 50, children CZK 30; residents of Prague 1 have a discount on ice skating. More info
- Čapadlo
Dates: opening soon
Hours: Mon–Fri 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat and Sun 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Smetanovo nábřeží
Entry fee: free entry; skate rental, refreshments. More info
- Střelecký ostrov
Dates: Dec. 1– Jan. 31; Mon–Fri 2 p.m.–9 p.m.; Sat.–Sun noon–9 p.m.
Ecological rink with low energy consumption.
Free entry to Prague 1 citizens. More info.
- Ovocný trh The city is negotiating, details will be announced later.
Prague 2
- Grébovka
Dates: Dec. 1 to Feb. 28; daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Location: Havlíčkovy sady
Entry fee CZK 50; skate rental available. More info.
- Folimanka
Dates: Dec. 1 to Feb. 28; daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Location: Park Folimanka
Entry fee CZK 50; skate rental available. More info.
Prague 3
- Tower Park Praha
Dates: Dec. 7 to Feb. 28
Location: Žižkov Television Tower
Entry fee: Adults CZK 120, children CZK 50; skate rental, sharpening, refreshments. More info.
Prague 4
- Kluziště Chodov
Dates: Dec. 1–Jan. 31; daily 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Location: OC Westfield Chodov
Entry fee: Adults CZK 130. children/seniors CZK 90; skate rental, sharpening, refreshments; WiFi. More info.
- Arkády Pankrác
Dates: Until Feb. 26; daily 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Location: OC Arkády Pankrác
Entry fee: Adults CZK 90; children free; skate rental, sharpening, refreshments. More info.
Prague 5
- Kluziště Smíchov
Dates: Until Feb. 28; daily 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Location: náměstí 14. října
Free entry; skate rental, sharpening, refreshments. More info.
Prague 6
- Kluziště Vypich
Dates: Dec. 1 –Feb. 28; Mon–Fri noon –9 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Vypich (across from Obora Hvězda)
Free entry; skate rental, helmets, storage lockers, refreshments. More info.
Prague 7
- Letná
Dates: Dec. 1–Feb. 28; daily 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Location: Letná plain
Free entry; skate rental, changing tent, refreshments. More info.
Prague 8
- Koupaliště Ládví
Dates: Starts Nov. 29, while weather permits; Mon–Fri 2 p.m. –7 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Location: Štíbrova 17
Entry fee: CZK 60; children free, skate rental, helmet rental, refreshments. More info.
- Kluziště Praha 8
Dates: Dec. 1–Feb. 28; 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Location: School at Glowackého 6
Free entry; skate rental, sharpening, refreshments. More info.
- Löwitův mlýn
Dates: Until Feb. 19; daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Location: U Českých loděnic 40, Thomayerovy sady
Entry fee: CZK 80, children free; skate rental, sharpening, refreshments. More info.
- River Rink Karlín
Dates: Until Dec. 31; Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
Location: Karolinská 8
Entry fee: CZK 145, children CZK 95; skate rental, refreshments. More info.
Prague 9
- Černý Most
Dates: Until Jan. 31; 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Location: West entrance, OC Černý Most
Entry fee: CZK 120, children free; skate rental, helmets, skate sharpening, cloakroom. More info.
