Ice Rink Haarlem
Ice Rink Haarlem has two ice floors: a 400meter oval rink and a rectangular 30×110meter ice floor. Both ice floors are covered by a roof. The oval rink has a gallery roof on one side allowing daylight and fresh air to enter the premises. A partially covered ice rink means that regardless of the weather skating at the Ice Rink Haarlem is always fun.
Two ice floors
The 400 meter oval is a great place for long distance skating or to hone your skating skills. The rectangular floor is a wonderful place for anyone to take his or her first steps on the ice or for kids to have fun. There is a wide variety of metal racks to support novices and kids on the ice at the rectangular (30×110 meter) ice floor.
Skating is allowed on all type of skates
During public opening hours anyone can skate on either the oval (400meter track) or the rectangular ice floor (30x60meter track). All sorts of skates are allowed on the ice during this time: speed skates, hockey or figure skates and modern clap skates. The choice is yours.
One tickets, two ice floors
One tickets gives access to both ice floors. Check entrance fees
Open 7 days a week
The Ice Rink Haarlem is open 7 days a week. Check the opening hours.
Skate Rental
You can rent skates at the shop. If you have never (or only occasionally) skated before we advise you to rent the so-called “Combinoor“, a speed skate with an ice hockey boot. These skates support your ankles and are very stable because of the long blade and as a result the Combinoor skates are the best and safest choice for novices. Check skate rental (Schaatssport Haarlem).
Resurfacing the ice
Every hour the ice is resurfaced using ice resurfacing machines. When the machine is on the ice, you are requested to stop skating and stand still at the edge of the rink, along the boarding, until the ice machine have left the ice. For your own safety: stand absolutely still by the boarding while the ice is resurfaced. Resurfacing the ice takes only about 6-8 minutes. Thank you for your cooperation. Check the ice resurfacing scheme.
Skate safe – safety regulation
While skating on the ice it is compulsory to wear gloves. We strongly advise you to wear also a thick cap or hat. Even better is to wear a bicycle helmet (a shorttrack helmet is the best option). You must only skate counterclockwise, like everyone else on the 400metertrack. The inside of the track is reserved for fast skaters. Leave ample space on the inside track of the oval for fast speed skaters. It is advisable to not stand still in the bends, except during the resurfacing of the ice: skaters losing their balance in the bend might slide towards the outside edge of the rink and knock you over. Read more tips on safety.
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Getting there
Skating lessons
Maarten’s Café