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Austria Now News – Vienna
The 2026/27 ice skating season in Vienna starts today, Tuesday 3 November, as the Wiener Eislauf-Verein (WEV) at Heumarkt opens its rink with free entry from 3 pm. Other well-known rinks in the city will follow in the coming days and weeks.
Opening today at Heumarkt
The Wiener Eislauf-Verein is located between the Konzerthaus and the Stadtpark in the 3rd district, and its open-air rink covers more than 6,000 square metres. From 5 pm there will be a Radio-Wien-Disco music evening, as well as a charity Eisstock (curling-style) tournament in support of the Licht ins Dunkel campaign.
Opening dates of the other rinks
- Eisring Süd in Favoriten: open since 25 October, with indoor and outdoor areas.
- Kunsteisbahn Engelmann in the 17th district: opens on Friday 6 November; a rooftop rink of around 3,000 square metres.
- Albert-Schultz-Eishalle in Donaustadt: opens on Saturday 7 November; an indoor hall unaffected by the weather.
- Eistraum at Rathausplatz: the smaller area of around 3,000 square metres opens on Friday 13 November, together with the Christmas market.
After a short break in early 2027, the big Wiener Eistraum begins, with ice surfaces exceeding 10,000 square metres, including the elevated Sky Rink terrace.
Tip before your visit
Opening hours and admission prices vary from rink to rink, so it is advisable to check the operators’ official websites before visiting, especially for families planning a visit with children.
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Sources
- VIENNA.AT – Gratis Eislaufen in Wien: Hier geht es heute los – 03.11.2026 – https://www.vienna.at/gratis-eislaufen-in-wien-hier-geht-es-heute-los/10610228
