The traditional winter Museumplein Ice Rink in Amsterdam is open. Enjoy ice skating with the famous Rijksmuseum as your backdrop and feel the magic of winter in Amsterdam! The Skating Rink Museumplein 2025-2026 is open from 8 November 2025 until 30 January 2026.
Where: Museumplein, Amsterdam
When: 8 November 2025 – 30 January 2026.
Museumplein Skating rink tickets
Tickets to the Museumplein ice rink cost €16 per person. The price includes entrance + skate rental.
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Ice rink opening hours:
- Weekday hours: 12:00 to 22:00.
- Weekend hours: 10:00 to 23:00 (Friday and Saturday), 10:00 to 22:00 (Sunday).
- During Christmas holidays (20 December 2025 – to 4 January 2026) ice rink is open daily from 10:00.
Photo: Skating rink in Amsterdam (I amsterdam letters are not there anymore).
More than just ice skating
Even if ice skating isn’t your strong suit, there’s plenty to enjoy around the rink. A cozy winter village springs up nearby, offering warm drinks, Dutch treats like poffertjes (mini pancakes), and festive lights. It’s an ideal place to unwind, take photos, or simply people-watch while soaking in the festive spirit.
You can combine your visit to the Museumplein ice rink with a visit to one of the famous museums located on the same square:
More winter tips
We also recommend to visit the Amsterdam Winter Paradise (open from 17 December 2025 untill 3 January 2026), which is something between a Christmas market and a festive fair. And while white Christmas is unlikely in the Netherlands, here you can definitely get a truly winter spirit!
Plan your winter holidays in Amsterdam!
Check it out:
- Christmas Markets 2025 in the Netherlands
- Museums opening hours on Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Amsterdam Light Festival 2025: Celebrate the Light!
- Christmas markets in Germany, Belgium and France
- Xmas presents: ideas and inspiration
- Winter in Amsterdam: day itinerary
