Festive lights, hot tea and fresh frosty air – what could be better for creating a winter mood? Skating is not only fun, but also a great opportunity to spend time with family, friends or loved ones. The capital has skating rinks for every taste – from cozy indoor arenas to huge outdoor areas with a magical atmosphere. WomanEL offers TOP-5 locations where you can skate comfortably and enjoy the festive mood.
ContentIcing rink on the central square of VDNHNeon skating rink Fifty Ice Arena “Cosmic skating rink” near the Respublika Park shopping mallIce and Lights at the Art Factory “Platforma”Ice stadium in “Yalynka Dobra” at the “Ipodrom” 
Ice skating rink on the central square of VDNH
In the “Winter Country” at VDNH is one of the largest ice rinks in Kyiv with an area of 2,500 m². More than 500 people can skate here at the same time. Music and stands for spectators create a festive atmosphere.
• Features: coach services, rental of penguin helpers for children.
• Prices: skate rental is included in the ticket price.
• When: open until the beginning of March.
Fifty Ice Arena neon skating rink
The Cosmo Multimall shopping center on Shulyavskaya Street has an indoor ice rink with an area of 2,000 m2 operating all year round. In the evening, the space turns into a bright neon arena thanks to lighting.
• Features: training with instructors, penguins for children and bear helpers for adults.
• Prices: from 220 to 360 hryvnias.
• When: neon lights are turned on from 4:00 PM on weekdays and from 12:00 AM on weekends.
“Cosmic Rink” near the Respublika Park Shopping Center
A themed skating rink with an area of 1,800 m² has been equipped on the territory of the Respublika Park Shopping Center. The main decoration is a mirror Christmas tree in the form of a spaceship with an arch for driving through.
• Features: photo zones, Santa's residence, food court with hot drinks.
• Prices: skate rental is included in the ticket price.
• When: open until February 2.
Ice and Lights at the Art Plant “Platforma”
The 1200 m² skating rink near the Lisova metro station is a great place for family recreation. Skating is accompanied by bright lights and food stalls.
• Features: helper figures for beginners, free admission for children under 3 years old.
• Prices: 400 hryvnias per session with skate rental.
• Schedule: daily from 10:00 to 21:00.
Ice stadium in “Yalynka Dobra” on “Ipodrom”
This is the largest ice rink in Kyiv with an area of 6,000 m², which the organizers call “the largest in Ukraine”. There is a winter town with Christmas locations, photo zones and a fair on the territory.
• Features: fairy-tale decorations, Santa's residence, shelters near metro stations.
• Prices: 400 hryvnias for a one and a half hour session.
• When: the rink operates until February 2, 2025.
Kyiv offers many ice rinks both outdoors and indoors. Choose a convenient location, take your skates and enjoy the winter mood with friends or family.
Previously, we talked about winter sports: why you should try something new during the holiday season.