Bondi Ice Rink, Australia
What could be more surprising than a rink on the beach, but for the inhabitants of Sydney it is quite in order of things. Despite the above zero temperatures even in the winter season, the ice rink successfully operates at +30 thanks to a special cooling system, as well as a huge amount of water for the ice pouring. Ride, admiring the ocean, and then make an order for fine dishes and drinks! You can skate in the sunshine, or under the stars at night, admiring the ocean, and then make an order for fine dishes and drinks!
City's Mega Skating Rink, Mexico
The populous Mexico Cit has a giant ice skating rink in its main square. According to the updated data, it has an area of 3,080 square meters.
The special equipment was required for the construction of the ice rink: the underground pipes for cooling were stretched to the temperature-maintaining devices. Despite the fact that the construction of the rink has become quite an expensive event, you can hit skate for free. Since 2008, it has been flooded for a couple of weeks before the New Year and then removed a few weeks after the holiday.
Wiener Eistraum The Vienna Ice Dream, Austria
Every year, the Town Hall Square is transformed into an 8,000 m2 ice rink in the heart of the city. At the Wiener Eistraum (the Vienna Ice Dream), lovers can float over Vienna's Town Hall Square with an amazing background and saunter through the romantically-lit Town Hall Park to musical accompaniment. In the evenings the ice rink shines with colored lights. It is surrounded by winter playgrounds, street cafes and a giant Christmas tree, which appears in the square on the New Year.
High-mountain skating rink MEDEU, Kazakhstan
The ice skating rink Medeu located at the altitude of 1,691.2 meters above sea level is world-known. It was erected in 1972. The ice surface occupies 10.5 thousand sq.m., which allows to conduct contests in skating sport, hockey and figure skating. It is believed that thanks to the high-mountain climate and crystal clear mountain water, which is used for pouring ice, more than 200 world records were established here by famous sportsmen.
Skating rink on the Eiffel Tower, France
One of the most romantic skating rinks in the world is located on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris with the view of the city from a height of 57 meters. Ice skating is accompanied by French music, as well as original lighting effects. If you are cold, there is a bar on the territory of the rink, where you can buy everything you need: hot coffee or tea, mulled wine and other drinks. The skating rink on the Eiffel Tower is one of the five most visited Christmas skating rinks in the world.
FlevOnIce, the Netherlands
The Netherlands is called the birthplace of speed skating, and here you can meet the rinks in the literal sense of the word in the plain sight. So, the huge ice rink FlevOnice is more like a high-speed racing track, which makes it attractive for fans of speed skating, for which a special recreation area is provided on the edge of the ice route – a building with cafes and showers.
The Wollman rink, USA
One of the most famous rinks in the world – the legendary Wollman Rink – is located in the Central Park of New York. Due to the participation in numerous romantic scenes of Hollywood movies it became a dream for all lovers who found themselves in New York. According to tourists opinion, in reality the skating rink is as beautiful as it is in the cinema, and it is possible to ride around the clock. Very soon, the Wollman-Rink will celebrate its 70th birthday: the skaters first came to its ice in the distant 1950s. In addition, there is a great opportunity to meet Jim Carrey, Keith Hudson or Hugh Jackman.
Somerset House scating rink, United Kingdom
This huge outdoor ice rink is set in the center of Somerset House's majestic courtyard, which creates a scene sure to produce an enchanting experience for skaters. Everyone can demonstrate their athletic talents. Here, you can also have fun while skating with dynamic music, drink a few hot drinks and even go to the Tiffany's boutique.
Red Square skating rink, Russia
The famous Red Square in Moscow annually becomes one of the main ice grounds for Muscovites and guests of the capital. The rink is located in front of the GUM building, illuminated with golden lights. Here you can not only have fun, but also watch hockey matches and professional skaters performances from the height of the fabulous wooden town, erected near the ice platform.
VDNKH skating rink, Russia
On December 8, 2016, the World Record Academy declared the VDNH rink to be the world's largest skating rink with an artificial ice surface. Its area is 20.5 thousand square meters. The skating rink at VDNH also received a positive response thanks to its well-developed infrastructure: here you will find warm changing and storage rooms, a wide range of skates and cozy cafes.
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