Haarlem’s Lichtfabriek, a former gasworks and power station turned event venue, transforms into IJSTIJD over the festive season: an ice rink surrounded by lights, music and somewhere warm to sit with a drink afterwards.
It is close to Haarlem station, so it works well as a holiday outing with kids or as a pre-dinner skate with friends.
- When: Saturday 12 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, daily 10:00 to 22:00 (special programme times may differ)
- Where: Lichtfabriek, Energieplein 73, Haarlem
- Tickets: Book a one-hour skating slot online; skate hire is included. Check the site for prices
- Getting there: About a 10 to 15-minute walk (900 m) from Haarlem station
Good to know: Book ahead for school holiday afternoons, which fill up fast.
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