Budapest Ice Park
Ice rink and gastronomy
The cosiest time of the year has come again, and we all know that warm lights, tasty dishes, and quality time spent with the family are all part of the holiday season.
A true winter wonderland was created at the heart of the city, welcoming visitors with an ice rink, authentic festive atmosphere, and delicious food.
Location: H-1052 Budapest, Városháza park
Opening hours on 24th November: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Ice rink opening hours
24th November 2023 – 7th January 2024
Weekdays
Monday
8am - 8pm
Tuesday
8am - 8pm
Wednesday
8am - 8pm
Thursday
8am - 9pm
Weekends
Friday
8am - 9pm
Saturday
8am - 9pm
Sunday
8am - 9pm
Holidays
24th December
10am - 6pm
25th and 26th December
10am - 9pm
31st December
10am - 10pm
1st January
11am - 8pm
Ticket prices
Ticket
HUF 1950
Ice skate rental
Children under 18
HUF 1500 + HUF 5000 deposit
Adults
HUF 1950 + HUF 5000 deposit
The deposit is fully refunded if you return the ice skates undamaged.
Free entry at the Budapest Ice Park
With the 72-hour Classic Card.
Gastronomy possibilities
If you’re hungry after a big skating session, you won’t be disappointed either: the Budapest Ice Park also offers fantastic food, of course, which you can enjoy at the stands!
You can choose from a selection of real Christmas flavours, including lángos, chimney cake and roasted chestnuts!
Gastronomy opening hours:
Weekdays
Monday
11am - 9pm
Tuesday
11am - 9pm
Wednesday
11am - 9pm
Thursday
11am - 9pm
Weekends
Friday
11am - 10pm
Saturday
11am - 10pm
Sunday
11am - 9pm
Holidays
24th December
11am - 9pm
25th and 26th December
11am - 9pm
31st December
11am - 2am
Events
• Official Opening - 24th November
Visit the fair on the first day and get in the mood for the holidays together!
Programme (Városháza Park):
5:00 pm Welcome speech by Gergely Karácsony, Mayor of Budapest
5:10 pm Welcome speech by Csaba Faix, CEO of Budapest Brand nZrt.
5:15 pm Welcome speech by the Hungarian Baptist Aid
5:20 pm Figure skating performance
6:00 pm Opening of ice skating rink – public skating
• Advent Candle Lighting Ceremony - 3rd December
Celebrate with us one of the most beautiful and intimate moments of the Advent preparation! Let’s light the first candle together at the Budapest Ice Park on 3rd December at 16:30!
Programme:
4:30 pm Welcome speech by Csaba Faix, CEO of Budapest Brand nZrt.
4:40 pm Welcome speech by Gergely Karácsony, Mayor of Budapest
4:45 pm Advent devotion by Ferenc Cselovszky, Dean of the Deák Square Evangelical Church
• Santa Claus Party - 6th December
Due to the expected bad weather, the Santa Claus party on 6 December will be held on Friday 8 December at 16:00!
Meet Santa Claus at the Budapest Ice Park!
On 8th December, the capital’s Santa Claus will visit the Budapest Ice Park and surprise the children with a little treat.
Programme:
4:00 pm Live music, interactive Santa Claus storytelling and concert
4:45 pm Meet Santa Claus with a gift
5:00 pm Skate with Santa Claus at the Budapest Ice Park!