Can we bring our own skates?

Yes, as long as they are well sharpened. Speed skates (noren) and klapskates are not allowed. Rental skates come in every size, from small kids' sizes up, and you can book them with your ticket or sort them out at the rink.

No, the ice is open air. Most of Het Wak, the café, is covered. On a wet day, dress the kids in a warm coat and a good raincoat.

Can we bring our own snacks?

No outside food or drinks are allowed, but baby bottles and baby food are fine. Het Wak has gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.

How big a bag can we bring?

Bags can be at most 30 x 21 x 10 cm. Lockers are available to rent for coats and shoes.

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Museumplein Ice Rink

Name: Museumplein Ice Rink
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2027-01-16T23:59:59
Location: Schaatsbaan Museumplein

When: Through Jan 16, 2027
Ages: All ages
Price: €8, or €16 with skate rental

Museumplein Ice Rink

Featured inIce Skating, New Year's Eve and Winter Outings with Kids 2026-27

SportsAmsterdam-Zuid

Where

Amsterdam-Zuid, Schaatsbaan Museumplein

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

What you need to know

Gloves are mandatory on the ice, so pack a pair or buy them at the ticket desk
Weekly kids' lessons with the Sven Kramer Academy for ages 4 to 12, booked separately
Het Wak is free to enter, so a parent who isn't skating can watch from the café

About

An outdoor ice rink on Museumplein, with the Rijksmuseum behind it and the Van Gogh Museum and Concertgebouw close by. Skates come in every size, so first-timers and confident skaters share the same ice. People skated on this square from 1887 to 1937, and the first official world speed skating championship was held here. Next to the ice, Het Wak serves hot chocolate, lunch and dinner.

€8, or €16 with skate rental

Dates & times

Through 16 Jan 2027

Mon-Thu12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Fri-Sat10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sun10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Christmas holidays (Dec 19 to Jan 3): open daily from 10am.

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Where it is

Schaatsbaan Museumplein

Museumplein, 1071 DJ Amsterdam

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