Every time winter comes, we promise ourselves to try all the winter fun and definitely go ice skating. And in March, we discover that winter has passed, and the skates are left lying inaccurate in the corner. To prevent such an oversight from happening this season, we give all readers a sign that it’s time! The ice rinks are open, the Christmas trees are set up, the music is playing, the atmosphere is inviting — we are just waiting for you, and the list of the best locations in Moscow has already been carefully prepared.
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- GUM Skating rink
- Skating rink of the Northern River Railway Station
- VDNKH skating rink
- La Raquette in Luzhniki
- Luzhniki Ice Rink
- The Rink in Skolkovo
- The Skating Rink of Culture and Recreation in Gorky Park
- Crystal Garden on Taganka
- Skating rink in the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve
- “Silver Ice” in Izmailovsky Park
- “City-skating rink” on Krasnaya Presnya
- “Pro Ice” in the Hermitage Garden
Are you wondering where to stay in Moscow to skate your fill and cover all the fairs, theaters, cinemas and shops that interest you? Our area guide will help you make your choice. Well, or just go to the website or the application of the Island — just enter the name of the skating rink or other place in the search bar on the interactive map.
“GUM rink”
- Opening hours: December 6 – March 9, daily from 9:00 to 23:30 (with a break for ice treatment).
- Ticket price: from 600 rubles per adult, children’s entrance ticket — from 300 rubles. Prices depend on the time of day and day of the week, and there are even free sessions in the morning. A deposit must be left for the rental of equipment (to choose from: 2000 rubles in cash, driver’s license, military service certificate or pension certificate; please note: passport is not accepted).
Without exaggeration, it is the most atmospheric skating rink in the country. But how could it be otherwise: you are riding to the sounds of Soviet songs with a view of the glowing fairy-tale GUM, the bright noisy fair, the main Christmas tree of Russia and the very chimes that strike 12 times on New Year’s Eve and begin a new countdown. You need to go here at least once in your life. In addition to skating, you can drink fragrant mulled wine, bask in the Sinamon cafe and ride the rides at the neighboring fair.
If you don’t know how to skate, but really want to, there is a way out: during the 2024/2025 season, free master classes will be held at the GUM Rink figure skating with the participation of senior coach of the Anastasia Grebenkina Figure Skating School Ekaterina Kosolap and Olympic champion and world figure skating star Alina Zagitova. All events are free, but the number of seats is limited and pre-registration is required. There is also great activity for children: free hockey workshops from the Red Machine are a national hockey training program that allows you to grow a child into an elite-level player.
Without exaggeration, the most atmospheric skating rink in the country! Photo: Lipskiy/Shutterstock.com
Skating rink of the Northern River Railway Station
- Work schedule:November 23rd – March 2nd. The rink is open daily, except Mondays, from 10:00 to 22:00.
- Ticket price: skating rink admission is free, skate rental is 500 rubles/session. A deposit of 2000 rubles is required for each pair
Free Moscow
Some skating rinks in Moscow are open to visitors for free — it’s a shame not to take advantage of the chance to spend your leisure time interestingly and at the same time not spend your hard money. For budget-conscious travelers and Muscovites in Oh!The blog contains other ideas for free entertainment in the capital.
VDNKH skating rink
- Opening hours: from November 26 to March 2, daily, except Mondays. The rink is open from 11:00 to 23:00 on weekdays, from 10:00 to 23:00 on weekends and holidays. The technical break is from 15:00 to 17:00 daily.
- Ticket price: from 500 rubles for an adult on weekdays and from 700 rubles. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Children’s ticket (from 6 to 14 years old) — from 300 rubles. With skate rental, a ticket costs from 900 to 1,500 rubles. (Pavilions 1, 2, 3 and 5).
The largest radial skating rink in Moscow. There are as many as 6 heated pavilions on the territory, including a children’s room, as well as pavilions of increased comfort and business class (reminiscent of premium airport service). The “Comfort” is more comfortable, there is a luggage storage, sofas, ottomans, vending machine. In the Business, you can rent skates without waiting in line, use a separate exit to the ice and relax between skates. Hot tea or coffee, snacks and sweets are available, and even parking is included in the price.
The VDNKH skating rink hosts many events: exhibitions, morning exercises, figure skating school classes, laser tag games on ice, a night skating session, and more. The poster can always be viewed on the official website.
The largest radial skating rink in Moscow. Photo: Ostranitsa Stanislav/Shutterstock.com
Age restrictions on skating rinks
Please note that many skating rinks have age restrictions for children. For example, children under 3-4 are often not allowed in, and children under 14 are required to be accompanied by an adult at the rink. We recommend that you read the rules before visiting.
La Raquette in Luzhniki
- Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 22:00.
- Ticket price: for an adult — 1000-1500 rubles, for a child — 500-700 rubles. Skate rental — 500 rubles. When paying with a Sberbank card, they give a 15% discount.
The hot novelty of the active winter season 2024/2025: La Raquette is a stylish ice rink in Luzhniki, which was installed directly on the tennis courts. It’s a place with a Christmas market, photo zones, chef’s dishes, a campfire area, warming drinks, and an après-ski atmosphere. A cozy ice rink with a capacity of 130 people will delight with festive chic.
Luzhniki Ice rink
Opening hours: until March, it is open from Tuesday to Friday from 16:30 to 19:00 and from 20:00 to 22:30; on weekends and holidays it is open atsessions: from 10:00 to 12:00, from 13:00 to 15:30, from 16:30 to 19:00 and from 20:00 to 22:30.
Ticket price: for adults — from 500 rubles, for children — from 250 rubles. Skate rental is 450 rubles.
If you want to scale, then there is still a huge ice space in Luzhniki. This season, a chillout zone with a food court has been built here, bright photo zones and art objects have been installed, DJ sets are held on weekends, and various workshops (including famous figure skaters) are held during the week, so you won’t be bored. Two pavilions are waiting for guests: standard and superior.
This season, a chillout zone with a food court has been built here, bright photo zones and art objects have been installed. Photo: Luzhniki Sports Complex
The Rink in Skolkovo
- Work schedule: 10:00 – 22:00.
- Ticket price: on weekdays for adults — from 700 rubles, for children — from 500 rubles, on weekends and holidays — 1800 rubles. for an adult and 1000 rubles. for the child. Skate rental — 700 rubles, deposit — 2000 rubles. or a driver’s license.
“Skating rink of culture and recreation” in Gorky Park
- Opening hours: from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00 and from 17:00 to 23:00.
- Ticket price: from 450 to 1000 rubles. for adults and from 300 to 700 rubles. for children (main skating rink), skate rental — 500 rub.
The skating rink on the square is one of the largest in Moscow. There are six pavilions on the territory, including a children’s ice rink and a high—comfort pavilion. There are several cafes and food courts where you can warm up with hot tea and eat churros. One food court is located on the Central Alley, not far from the fountain bowl, the second is on the Hearth site. An interesting art object right on the rink is the Media Room, where musical performances and DJ sets take place.
You can enjoy festive illumination and various art objects on the ice in Gorky Park. Photo: Ekaterina Bykova/Shutterstock.com
Where else to go this winter
Holidays, fairs, folk festivals — we have collected the best festivals of the winter season in different cities of Russia in a separate article.
Crystal Garden on Taganka
- Work schedule: daily from 12:00 to 23:00.
- Ticket price: admission to the rink is free, but prior registration is required. Skate rental will cost 700 rubles, and a warming drink is provided as a bonus.
Well, what a holiday this season — there are so many new worthy places for leisure in Moscow! A cozy ice rink was opened at the Deep Fried Friends restaurant with the support of the Odnoklassniki social network. Stylish decorations and a food truck with a special menu are waiting for you here: baguettes with red caviar, French fries with kimchi, corn dogs or waffles with halva mousse. The bar menu is also wonderful: warming mulled wines that are brewed for 15 hours, Christmas coffee with tangerines, tea with pears, almond cocoa and cocktails with prosecco. You can also take classes with a coach here, go to an ice party with a DJ set on weekends, and even combine skating with watching your favorite movies on Thursdays and Saturdays (they recently played “Home Alone”).
Skating rink in the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve
- Work schedule: daily on weekdays from 11:00 to 22:00, on weekends from 10:00 to 22:00.
- The cost of the visit: the ticket must be booked online and paid at the entrance to the rink. Price — from 400 rub.
One of the oldest skating rinks in Moscow, whose history dates back to the 19th century. Traditionally, all ice skating enthusiasts gather at the Fairground and show or hone their skills. The spacious skating rink is surrounded by a natural landscape and historical architecture. Music is playing, the skating rink is illuminated by cozy light bulbs, and you can combine ice skating with other winter activities: explore the open-air museum of wooden architecture, see a demonstration of the flight of hunting birds in the Falconry, or simply walk the necessary 10,000 steps through the winter park.
One of the oldest skating rinks in Moscow, whose history dates back to the 19th century. Photo: Ivan Kabakov/Yandex.Maps
“Silver ice” in Izmailovsky Park
- Work schedule:from Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 13:00, from 14:00 to 16:00, from 17:00 to 19:00, from 20:00 to 22:00. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: from 10:00 to 13:00, from 14:00 to 16:00, from 17:00 to 19:00, from 20:00 to 23:00.
- The cost of the visit: entrance ticket without rental — 450-600 rubles, with skates — 750-900 rubles
“City-skating rink” on Krasnaya Presnya
- Work schedule: daily from 10:00 to 13:00, from 14:00 to 16:00, from 16:00 to 19:00, from 20:00 to 22:00.
- The cost of the visit: adult ticket — 450-650 rubles, children’s ticket — from 350-550 rubles. Skate rental — 400 rub.
This skating rink is suitable for lovers of a cozy atmosphere. An ideal place for a romantic date surrounded by garlands, accompanied by music, and even with a view of Moscow City. There are warm changing rooms and storage rooms for valuables on site.
This skating rink is suitable for lovers of a cozy atmosphere. Photo: Krasnaya Presnya Culture and Recreation Park
“Proline” in the Hermitage Garden
- Opening hours: daily sessions from 10:00 to 12:00, from 13:00 to 16:00, from 17:00 to 20:00, from 21:00 to 23:00.
- The cost of the visit: 300-450 rubles. Skate rental: 200 rubles/hour, each subsequent hour — plus 100 rubles
A small but comfortable skating rink with beautiful lighting, creating a pleasant mood. The ice space is divided into lanes. It’s great to come here with the whole family to walk around the beautifully decorated city center together.
May the ice be smooth, the tea be warming, the music be pleasant to the heart, and the feeling of childish happiness will forever settle in the soul. Hurry to the skating rink!
Cover photo: Lipskiy/Shutterstock.com
