The country’s main skating rink: where to skate in Moscow?

During the long holiday weekend in Moscow, hundreds of outdoor skating rinks decorated with lights are waiting for you. It is on them that you can feel the atmosphere of a real winter holiday. To make it easy for you to choose a convenient site, we have prepared a selection of the best skating rinks in the capital.

VDNKH

The main skating rink of the country opened its doors to visitors and is ready to surprise with dance master classes, performances and illumination.

This year there are two skating rinks at VDNKh in the City of Winter – “Tsvetnik” and “Raketa”. Detailed information about the schedule and prices can be found on the website.

The average price: from 150 to 450 rubles.

Gorky Park

This year, right from the skating rink you can get into another reality. With the help of optical illusions and light effects, artists will create a special fantasy world.

Address: 9 Krymsky Val St., Gorky Central Park.
Working hours: daytime session – from 10:00 to 15:00, evening session – from 17:00 to 23:00. From Friday to Sunday and on holidays the evening session is extended until midnight. Monday is a day off.
Price: from 150 rubles for children to 650 rubles for adults.

GUM skating rink

The skating rink on Red Square has a truly fabulous atmosphere. In addition, there is a fair nearby, where you can warm yourself with mulled wine or hot tea.

Address: Red Square
For opening hours and prices please visit the website.

Sokolniki

This winter guests of the skating rink in Sokolniki will be able to learn dance moves, listen to musical selections and twirl in the northern lights.

Mode of operation: sessions 10:00-12:00, 13:00-15:00, 16:00-18:00, 19:00-21:00, 22:00-00:00.
Price: from 300 to 400 rubles, you can buy a season ticket for several rides.

Krasnaya Presnya

The skating rink in the park “Krasnaya Presnya” is a great place in the center of Moscow, with beautiful views of Moscow City and the World Trade Center.

Address: 18 Konyushkovskaya St., Krasnaya Presnya Stadium
Mode of operation: weekdays: from 10:00 to 22:00; weekends: from 10:00 to 23:00.
Price: from 100 to 300 rubles.

Planning an active vacation in the New Year holidays, it should be understood that the main skating rinks of the capital will be crowded, so it is better to give preference to less popular sites.

Skating rink “Metelitsa” in Babushkinsky Park

Address: Babushkinsky Park, 6, Menzhinskogo St.
Mode of operation: from 11:00 to 22:00 hours daily.
Price: from 250 to 300 rubles.

Park Kuzminki

Address: Kuzminsky Forest Park
Mode of operation: Mon-Fri 16:00-22:00, Sat-Fri 12:00-22:00.
Price: free.

Chistye ponds

Address: Chistoprudny Boulevard
Working mode: round the clock.
Price: free of charge.

Ekaterininsky Park

The skating rink has neither locker rooms nor rentals, but it will definitely appeal to lovers of peace and quiet.

Address: 27 B. Ekaterininskaya St.
Mode of operation: round the clock.
Price: free of charge.