Prague on ice: Where to skate this winter, from free rinks to rooftop views

You can skate beside the Vltava, circle a frozen fountain or take a break from Christmas shopping on a rooftop rink. Prague’s winter skating season is gathering pace, with several venues already open and more launching throughout November.

The choice extends well beyond the center—and the price differences are worth checking. Prague 5 is offering free admission at two locations, while other rinks charge by the session or sell all-day entry. Skate rental is usually extra.

Here are some of the most useful options for winter 2026–27, including what is open now and which dates to save.

For a budget-friendly outing, head to Aréna sportu on the Smíchov riverbank, where admission is free.

The rink opened Nov. 13 and is scheduled to operate through Feb. 28, 2027. Its separate opening celebration takes place Nov. 20, from 4–10 p.m., but you do not need to wait until the ceremony to skate.

Prague 5 has also announced themed events, including an HC Sparta Praha afternoon on Nov. 18, from 5–9 p.m., and a St. Nicholas event on Dec. 5, from 4–6 p.m. Check the district’s announcement for the seasonal program.

Prague 5’s second free rink opens in the grounds of the primary and nursery school on Chaplinovo náměstí in Barrandov.

The 10-by-20-meter rink is scheduled to run Nov. 27–Feb. 28. Check the public-skating timetable before visiting, particularly on school days. Free admission should not be taken to mean that equipment rental is included.

Letná combines outdoor skating with a heated changing and rest tent, refreshments, skate rental and sharpening.

The rink runs Nov. 14–March 7, with normal daily hours of 9 a.m.–9 p.m., interrupted by ice-maintenance breaks. Adult admission costs CZK 150 for two hours, with adult skate rental CZK 130 for two hours.

Children 15 and younger pay CZK 120, but those who live permanently in Prague 7 or attend a school or preschool there enter free. Bring proof of eligibility; the district accepts a suitable document or photograph. Full timetable and prices.

For an evening skate in the center, Kluziště Václavák returns Nov. 28–Feb. 14.

The rink operates in blocks between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m., with maintenance intervals. Admission costs CZK 200 for two hours, or CZK 100 for children under 15. Skate rental adds CZK 150 for two hours; helmets and skating aids are also available.

It is an easy addition to a central Prague outing, though the advertised closing time does not mean uninterrupted access throughout the day. Sessions and prices.

Skating beneath Prague's TV Tower begins this weekend.

The garden setting offers a distinctive backdrop, and Tower Park lists skate rental, sharpening and refreshments. Confirm current sessions and prices directly before traveling. Tower Park information.

At Karolinská 8, River Rink offers skating near the Vltava, with refreshments and a tent beside the ice.

Published public-skating hours are 9 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. Adult admission is CZK 190 for the day, with adult skate rental charged separately at CZK 190 per hour. Children’s admission is CZK 130, with children’s rental CZK 130 per hour.

Note that an all-day admission ticket does not include an all-day pair of rental skates.

The circular rink in Park Přátelství, near Střížkov metro station, occupies a fountain during winter.

It opens 9 a.m.–9 p.m. daily. Standard adult admission is CZK 140 for two hours, reduced to CZK 120 before noon and from 7 p.m. Children under 15 pay CZK 90, or CZK 70 during the discounted periods.

Adult skate rental costs CZK 150 per hour. A heated tent and neighboring bistro provide somewhere to warm up. Střížkov prices and information.

The outdoor terrace on the second floor of Nový Smíchov shopping center has a compact rink, heated tent and bar.

Open since Nov. 9, it lists daily skating 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Adult admission is CZK 130 for the day, with children under 15 paying CZK 70. Adult skate rental is CZK 150 per hour.

Access is through the shopping center’s food-court area, making it a convenient option near Anděl. Directions and prices.

Arkády Pankrác opened its winter attraction Nov. 14, adding two curling lanes alongside the skating rink.

Skating admission costs CZK 120 for the day, with rental skates CZK 100. Curling requires advance booking: one lane for 60 minutes costs CZK 390, while one lane for 120 minutes or two lanes for 60 minutes costs CZK 700.

The advertised season continues until mid-February. Skating information and curling reservations.

Skating is also already underway Na Františku and on Jugoslávských partyzánů in Dejvice. Shopping-center options include Metropole Zličín, Černý Most and Westfield Chodov, all listed as open by their operator.

Later in the season, Park Zahrádky in Prague 9 is scheduled to open Dec. 5, with adult admission CZK 130 for the day and adult skate rental CZK 150 per hour.

Dates and prices were checked Nov. 14. Before leaving, check the venue’s public-skating schedule for school bookings, private sessions, maintenance breaks and weather-related changes.