A collection of our favourite indoor and outdoor ice skating venues in the beautiful city of Munich, for all those traveling through Germany in winter.

We focused on weather-independent places where you can show off your skating skills, stumble your way through the crowd, try not to embarrass yourself too much or just enjoy the fun.

Stachus Square – Munich Ice Magic

Probably the most convenient ice skating place for most travellers and tourists is the open-air ice rink in the centre of Munich at the Stachus Square. The “Münchner Eiszauber” (Munich Ice Magic) is perfect for kids during the day and a bit more party-like during the night with fitting music and light show. Additionally you can grab some mulled wine and bavarian food on the chalet styled wooden tribune.

• When: Open daily 10.30 am – 10 pm, from November to January
• Where: Karlsplatz, 80335 Munich
• Skate rental: Yes
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Prinzregentenstadion – Hot and Cold

Ever wanted to combine your ice skating trip with a visit to the sauna? Then Prinzregentenstadion is the place for you. The ice rink offers music, flood light as well as food in a kiosk and restaurant.

While the sauna area includes two Finnish saunas, one of them on an open-air terrace, a sanarium, steam bath, zen garden, whirlpool, cold water pool and several wellness and massage programs.

• When: Monday to Thursday 9.30 am – 4 pm, Friday to Sunday and during holidays 9.30 am – 9.30 pm, open all winter
• Where: Prinzregentenstraße 80, 81675 Munich
• Skate rental: Yes (in the sports shop)
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Olympia-Eisstadion – Sporty Skating

The Olympic Ice Sports Centre offers public indoor ice skating with music and light show throughout the year, additionally there is public freestyle training, a senior citizens’ sport programme, an opportunity to get private lessons and a 400 m speed skating course.

• When: Open all year round, opening hours
• Where: Olympiapark München, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 3, 80809 Munich
• Skate rental: Yes
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Insider Tip

Nymphenburger Kanal – curling & skating

A very weather dependent skating and curling location is in front of the beautiful Nymphenburger Schloss right on their canal, but only when the ice condition allows it.

The location bribes its visitors with a great view, its uniqueness and of course with its raspberry flavored mulled wine and barbecue on weekends.

• When: Monday to Saturday, 10 am – 10 pm, in Winter – depending on ice condition
• Where: Südliche Auffahrtsallee 27, 80639 Munich
• Skate rental: Yes
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Bonus Tips (not every year available)

Höffner – Ice Palazzo

Furniture supplier Höffner in Freiham installed a small ice rink within a tent (picture above) in front of their entrance to offer costumers an additional attraction, including music, a DJ and light show.

It is perfect for a visit with children and especially nice when the sun goes down and the light show and christmas lights have more impact.

• When: Monday to Saturday, 10 am – 7.30 pm, from November to January
• Where: Ludwig-Koch-Straße 3, 81249 Munich-Freiham
• Skate rental: Yes
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H’ugo’s Beach Club – Ice Rink at Lake Starnberg

H’ugo’s is a restaurant located at the shores of Lake Starnberg, outside of Munich. It’s “Ice Sensation” impresses with a skating disco, curling, ice soccer competitions and an aprés-ski hut with Glühwein (mulled wine) and chestnuts.

• When: Wednesday to Sunday, 12 pm – 9 pm, from November to February
• Where: Seepromenade 1, 82319 Starnberg
• Skate rental: Yes
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