it is definitely a nice place to pass by. Christmas songs. drinks. and of course a nice big ice ring. Unfortunately it gets VERY crowded fast. Right in front of the Rijksmuseum, the ice ring takes the place of the fountain. According to the IamAmsterdam website, it is also quite green with 25% less energy consumption of a normal ice ring. Right in the middle the put a bridge which resemble the«slim» bridge on the Amstel. What to say… drink till you skate. or skate until you can’t drink any more :)
Amanda K.
Tu valoración: 5 Sonoma, CA
So much fun! They even gave us free mittens and a discount to the house of bols. I ice skated for probably like 3 hours and enjoyed every second of it. Gorgeous location and well maintained arena. Highly recommended if you’re in Amsterdam during winter!
Amber P.
Tu valoración: 3 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
I picked the craziest time to go to the skating rink — a Sunday afternoon. There rink was crowded, and the ends were blocked off for games, making it more crowded. Small children were zooming around fearlessly using chairs as supports. The skates were good, and they had lots of sizes. The skate return attendant was very grouchy. There is the ultimate holiday photo opportunity with the Rijksmuseum in the background.
Marielle D.
Tu valoración: 4 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Best idea ever was to go skating on January 2nd! the location and setting is very cozy. We got there around sundown so with all the lights on the skating-ring and the bridge it gets a very romantic setting. then it costs next to nothing, only 3,50 for the whole day and an extra 5 for your skates. Last Friday seeing it was a holiday it was very busy and therefore the ice was not great, but overall fun, very fun to do!
Kim S.
Tu valoración: 4 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
I am a fan of skating at Museumplein ice rink, which is near the Rijkmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, it’s just the ideal size for me as a beginner skater. I was petrified the first time I put on skates here. I sadly came to a conclusion that I would not be the next Debi Thomas in ice skates. However, I do hope to use this ice rink on a regular base, so I can improve my ice skating skills. Ice skating at the Museumplein is one thing you can add to your list for things to do in Amsterdam. From December to February the public rink is available, skating is the best way to make the most of the winter here. Head to skate if you have your own ice skates or rent a pair for a small fee. You will see a number of locals and visitors enjoying the ice skating rink on Museumplein. What’s so lovely about skating here is that local vendors come out and serve hot chocolate, mini Dutch pancakes, and olliebollen(doughnuts).