As temperatures fall, public ice rinks are beginning to reopen across Prague for the 2026–27 winter season.

Several districts have already confirmed opening dates, while others are still finalising their winter programmes. From free skating in Smíchov to rinks beneath the Žižkov Television Tower and on the Letná Plain, residents and visitors will have plenty of options in the coming months.

Here is what has been announced so far.

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Prague 1

The Na Františku ice rink is scheduled to open on November 13. Public skating will begin at 8 a.m., with closing times varying between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., depending on the day. Skate rentals, refreshments and a heated tent will be available.

A second rink is expected to open on Wenceslas Square on November 28. It will operate daily in four sessions between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.

A two-hour ticket will cost 200 CZK for adults and 100 CZK for children under 15. Visitors will be able to rent skates and helmets, while skating aids for children, skate sharpening and storage facilities will also be available.

It remains unclear whether the rinks at Ovocný trh and Čapadlo will return this winter.

Prague 2

Three outdoor ice rinks are planned in Prague 2.

The rinks at Havlíčkovy sady, also known as Grébovka, and Svatopluk Čech Park are scheduled to open on November 20. A third rink, located in Folimanka Park beneath the Nusle Bridge, is expected to follow on December 1.

All three venues are expected to operate daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. On weekdays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., the ice will be reserved for kindergartens and primary schools in Prague 2. Public skating will take place in the afternoons and throughout weekends.

On December 24 and December 31, the rinks will close at 3 p.m.

Prague 3

Prague 3 will again operate two public ice rinks.

Both are scheduled to open on November 14. One will be located in Mahlerovy sady, beneath the Žižkov Television Tower. A two-hour ticket will cost 150 CZK for adults and 50 CZK for children.

The second rink will return to the Pražačka sports complex. It will be open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. All-day admission will cost 120 CZK for adults and 80 CZK for children.

Skate rentals and refreshments will be available at both locations.

Prague 4

So far, one public ice rink has been confirmed in Prague 4.

The rink near the Prague Congress Centre, close to Vyšehrad metro station, is scheduled to open on November 13. It will operate from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during weekends.

Admission will cost 120 CZK per hour for adults and 80 CZK for children. Skate rentals and refreshments will also be available.

The opening date for the public rink in Podolí has not yet been announced.

Prague 5

Residents will once again be able to skate for free at the Aréna sportu on Hořejší nábřeží in Smíchov.

The rink is scheduled to open on November 13, with the official launch of the winter programme planned for the afternoon of November 20.

The venue will also host several themed events during the season, including St. Nicholas on Ice, a superhero-themed skating event and a Valentine’s Day programme.

Prague 6

Two Prague 6 locations are expected to offer outdoor skating this winter.

The rink in Ořechovka is provisionally scheduled to open around November 20, although the final date has yet to be confirmed.

At Vypich, a trial operation is expected to begin on November 27. The official opening is planned two days later and will coincide with the lighting of the local Christmas tree.

Prague 7

The ice rink on the Letná Plain is scheduled to open on November 14 and remain in operation until March 7, 2027.

It will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. A two-hour ticket will cost 150 CZK for adults and 120 CZK for children under 15.

Children under 15 who live in Prague 7 or attend school in the district will be able to skate free of charge.

Prague 8

Three outdoor ice rinks are planned in Prague 8.

On November 17, rinks are scheduled to open in Libeňské podzámčí and near the Krakov Cultural Centre in Bohnice. A third location near the Ládví swimming pool is expected to open on November 20.

Further information on admission and operating hours is expected to be announced by the district.

Prague 9

The rink in Park Přátelství in Střížkov has already opened for the season.

It has been operating since November 5 and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Morning hours are reserved for schools, while skate rentals are available to visitors.

Another rink will open in Zahrádky Park on December 5. It will also operate daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

On weekdays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., schools will be able to reserve the ice. Visitors will have access to skate rentals and refreshments from Café Park Zahrádky.

Prague 10

Prague 10 will again open a public ice rink in Heroldovy sady in Vršovice.

The rink is scheduled to open on November 29, 2026, and is expected to remain in operation until February. The final closing date will depend on weather conditions.

With opening dates spread throughout November and early December, Prague’s winter skating season is now gradually getting underway. Several districts are still expected to release further details, and visitors should check local announcements before heading to the rink.

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