Winter in Slovakia is not only about holiday atmosphere but also about dozens of ice rinks in big cities. Below are the main locations you can visit in Slovakia: where they are located, how much entry costs, and when you can come to the ice.
Bratislava
Ondrej Nepela Winter Stadium
Address: Odbojárov 9 One of the main ice stadiums in the city. Public skating usually takes place on weekends.- Entry: 4 €
- Skate and helmet rental: available before the session starts
- Additional: changing rooms, mobile buffet
- Schedule: according to a separate timetable
Ice Aréna Lamač
Address: Borinská ulica 8 A professional ice complex with the possibility of skating for both regular visitors and with a hockey stick.- Entry:
- adults — 10 € / 7.50 € (depending on the format)
- children — 9 € / 6.50 €
- Skate and equipment rental: available
- Schedule: according to a preliminary timetable
Dubravka Winter Stadium
Address: Harmincova 2 Evening public skating sessions.- Entry: 4 €
- Skate rental: not available
- Additional: buffet, changing room
- Schedule (holidays):
- 26–29.12: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
- 02–07.01: 5:00 PM–6:30 PM
Vladimír Dzurilla Winter Stadium (Ružinov)
Address: Ružinovská 2 Skating on weekdays and weekends, with a special schedule during the holiday period.- Advance registration required
- Skate rental and sharpening: available
- Example dates:
- 27.12: 4:15 PM–6:15 PM
- 28.12: 2:15 PM–4:15 PM
- 29–30.12: 3:30 PM–5:30 PM
- 03–04.01: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
- Outdoor ice rink on the Eurovea embankment
- Ice rink on Hviezdoslavovo námestie
Košice
Ice Rink in the City Park
Address: Mestský park An outdoor ice rink with fixed 90-minute sessions.- Entry: 3 € adults / 2 € children
- Skate rental: 3 €
- Schedule: daily from morning to evening
Aréna Sršňov
Address: Drabova 3 An indoor arena, open all year round.- Entry: 5 € adults / 4 € children
- Possibility to skate with a stick
- Skate rental and sharpening: available
- Schedule: variable, with several sessions daily
Alejová Ice Rink
Address: Alejová 2H A popular outdoor location.- Entry: 3 € adults / 2 € children
- Rental and sharpening: available
- Special events: night skating with a DJ
- Schedule: daily, with exceptions on holidays
Žilina
Vojtech Závodský Winter Stadium
Address: Uhoľná 5 Daily public skating.- Entry: 5 € adults / 2.80 € reduced categories
- Skate rental: available
- Schedule: daily 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
Banská Bystrica
Ice Rink at the Amphitheater
Address: Cesta na amfiteáter 494 An unusual open-air location.- Entry: 6 € adults / 4 € children up to 15 years old
- Schedule:
- weekdays: 2:00 PM–8:00 PM
- weekends: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Trnava
Trnava Winter Stadium
Address: Spartakovská 1B Open for public skating during the week and on holidays.- Entry: 6 € adults / 3.50 € children up to 18 years old
- Skate rental and changing rooms: available
- Schedule:
- Tue–Thu: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Fri–Sun: 2:30 PM–4:30 PM and 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Nitra
HK Nitra Stadium
Address: Jesenského 2 A classic ice stadium for public skating.- Entry: 5 € adults / 1 € children up to 15 years old
- Skate rental: not available
- Schedule: depends on the day of the week and holidays
