The enormous and lovely open air Ice Rink of Budapest is an ideal New Year attraction. Skating on the ice rink paired with a night bath in Szechenyi Bath is one of the best winter things to do in Budapest!
Ice Skating Rink Budapest – James Guppy Photography
It is also on the top 10 list of Lonely Planet as one of the best places in Europe in winter time, paired with a warm bath in the Budapest baths, and a visit to the cool and hip ruin bars, some of the best bars in Budapest.
The open air Ice Rink is a truly popular venue for skating, skiing, skating classes, ice hockey and even ice parties.
Opposite the Ice Rink Palace you can find the Vajdahunyad Castle (the home of Vajdahunyad Castle Christmas Market in December, and the venue of the permanent and temporary exhibitions of the Hungarian Agricultural Museum all year round)
In the Outdoor Ice Rink Palace you can rent skates, drink some hot drinks, get changed, get warmed up etc.
Address: Varosliget Budapest, near Heroes Square (Hosok tere)
Opening Hours Varosligeti Mujegpalya
The opening hours of the Budapest Ice Rink can change day by day in the winter season, so the following hours are an average general guide for the opening times. After the summer and autumn season, the Ice Rink re-opens from mid November (definitely open from late November!)
Monday – Friday from 9 am to 1 pm, break, then reopens from 5 pm to 9 pm
Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, break, then reopens from 4 pm to 9 pm
Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm, break, then reopens from 4 pm to 8 pm
Vajdahunyad Castle and Ice Rink Budapest – Gabriel Hess Photography
New Year Opening Hours – planned
December 31: open from 10 am to 2 pm, closed in the afternoon
January 1: open from 4 pm to 8 pm, closed in the morning
Tickets / Prices at Budapest Skating Rink
Full Day Ticket on Weekdays approx. HUF 1200 (including the price of the Cloakroom storage and the Insurance)
Full Day Ticket on Weekends approx. HUF 1500 (including the price of the Cloakroom storage and the Insurance)
Entrance is Free for children under 6 years of age.
Rental of Skates at Budapest Ice Rink
Skate rental prices for the Ice Rink (in HUF or Ft, short for Hungarian Forint, the currency in Budapest, Hungary). The prices are approximate prices, City Park Skating Rink reserves the right to change the prices.
1 Pair of Skates Rental fee: HUF 1,500
Deposit: 5,000 HUF / skates (or you need to leave an ID document, like your passport as the deposit)
There are many fun winter things to do in Budapest, but one of the best ones is surely the popular Budapest Outdoor Ice Rink in the City Park, aka Varosligeti Mujegpalya.
Lonely Planet about Varosligeti Mujegpalya
Check the current opening hours on the official website here.
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Budapest Things to Do November
Budapest Things to Do December
Budapest Things to Do January
Budapest Things to Do February
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Romantic things to do in Budapest
Budapest Children Activities
Budapest Skating Rink Video
Last updated info about Budapest Skate Rink in the City Park:
December, 2016
