Athens, Greece, may be known for its ancient history and beautiful summers, but it also offers delightful winter activities, including ice skating. Several ice rinks pop up around the city during the Christmas season, offering both residents and tourists a chance to enjoy this classic winter pastime. Here are some of the most popular ice skating rinks in Athens.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) Ice Rink
As every year, this year the ice rink of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center returns to the park to host aspiring skaters on its all-white track. From 29 November to 7 January, SNFCC’s most beloved Christmas tradition returns!
The ice rink has a huge track with dimensions that touch those of a professional ice rink of international standards, as it exceeds 1,000 sq.m., and is able to accommodate skaters, parents and friends in a comfortable and beautiful surrounding area, which ensures visual contact on the ice rink. The ice rink is closed with a special awning that surrounds all the lengths and widths of the track, without allowing the weather conditions to affect the perfect quality of the ice.
From Monday to Friday the ice rink is open from 4 pm to 11 pm, while on weekends you will find it open and in the morning from 11 am to 12 midnight. The cost of the ticket is 10 € and is valid for an unlimited stay at the ice rink until you leave the place.
Important Information:
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- Helmets are mandatory for young children. Participants are encouraged to bring their own. If not, helmets in children’s sizes will be available to borrow.
- Specifically, minors aged 16 and above may use the Ice Rink without the presence of a parent/legal guardian/adult chaperone, provided that written consent has been given by the parent/legal guardian during preregistration or (if there was no preregistration) upon arrival with the necessary signed consent form (with signature authentication exclusively via gov.gr).
You will find the consent form in Greek and in English.
Athens Concert Hall Ice Rink
For the fifth consecutive year, one of the most elegant ice rinks in the capital operates at the Athens Concert Hall, with a large ice rink of 375 sq.m. Arriving, you will pass by the ice rink house to be properly informed by the trained staff about ice skating rental. The cost of the ticket is 10 euros per person, while you can stay at the place as long as you wish without any restrictions. The price includes the rent of the necessary equipment. The opening hours will be daily from 10.00 - 22.00, if the weather conditions allow.
Safety Measures
According to the Municipality of Athens, in all its Christmas events, the hygienic rules against the spread of the coronavirus are strictly observed. In particular, to enter the rink, adults must have a vaccination certificate or disease certificate or a negative PCR (72 hours) or rapid test (48 hours) certificate and a proof of identity or other identification document.
Ticket Prices and Opening Hours:
| Ice Rink | Ticket Price | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center | €10 (unlimited stay) | Monday to Friday: 4 pm - 11 pm, Weekends: 11 am - 12 midnight |
| Athens Concert Hall | €10 (unlimited stay) | Daily: 10:00 - 22:00 (weather permitting) |
Athens Heart Pagodromio | Freestyle Ice Skating GR 2013
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