6 of the most beautiful natural ice rinks to visit around the world this winter
From alpine lakes to city canals, these are the spots to add to your bucketlist
While winter won’t officially be here for another month, the dark nights are drawing in and we’re already dreaming of our next snowy escape.
Nothing says winter like donning your big coat and taking to an outdoor ice rink, and if you’re planning on booking a trip to do just that, here’s where you need to be heading.
1. Lake Weissensee, Austria
Lake Weissensee is in Carinthia, Austria’s southernmost state(Shutterstock)
Found within Carinthia among the Gailtal Alps, Lake Weissensee begins to freeze over at the end of November, allowing skaters to take to the ice between mid-December and the beginning of March.
The ice can be up to 40cm thick, and it’s maintained by an ‘ice master’ so the surface is perfectly smooth. Skaters can explore 25km worth of ice rinks, or head to the 400m speed skating rink. Other winter activities you can try include curling, hockey and ice fishing.
More information: weissensee.com
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2. Luleå, Sweden
Luleå is in Swedish Lapland (Shutterstock)
Unsurprisingly, Swedish Lapland is a great place to go ice skating in the winter. In Luleå you can take to the ice track, which is usually around 10km long.
The ice is polished, so you can use regular skates as well as long-distance ones, and there are benches along the way for if you get too tired. The track only opens when the ice is thick enough, so keep an eye on the track’s Facebook page for updates.
More information: facebook.com/Luleaisbana
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3. Ottawa Rideau Canal, Canada
Ottawa Rideau Canal is the world’s largest naturally frozen rink (Shutterstock)
The world’s largest naturally frozen rink, you can skate along 7.8km of Ottawa Rideau Canal each winter. Typically open between January and early March, you can rent skates, or walk along the edges away from the skaters if you’re not that confident on the ice.
More information: rideaucanalskateway.com
Read next: Our guide to exploring Canada in winter
4. Nymphenburg Palace Canal, Munich, Germany
You’ll need to bring your own skates to Nymphenburg Palace Canal (Shutterstock)
Munich’s Nymphenburg Palace Canal is a popular spot for ice skating in the winter months. There will signs by the side of the canal if the ice is thick enough for skating, but as there are no rental facilities, you’ll need to bring your own skates.
More information: munich.travel
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5. Keystone Lake, Colorado, USA
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