Few places in the Netherlands are as photogenic for a wobbly first skate as Museumplein, with the Rijksmuseum lit up behind you. The ice rink returns for the 2026/2027 season with skating, food and drinks, and plenty of hot chocolate for the people watching from the side.
For anyone from a country where ice only appears in drinks, this is a gentle, very Dutch introduction to schaatsen.
- When: Saturday 24 October 2026 to Saturday 16 January 2027. Rink hours: Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 21:00, Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 22:00, Sunday 10:00 to 21:00; daily from 10:00 in the Christmas holiday (19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027)
- Where: Museumplein, Amsterdam
- Tickets: Book online; check the official site for prices and skate hire
- Getting there: Tram 2 or 12 from Amsterdam Centraal to the Rijksmuseum or Van Baerlestraat stops
Good to know: Book a time slot ahead for weekends and holidays, and wear gloves: falls happen to everyone.
Planning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
