Skating in the Kinderregion
Gracious pirouettes or skating as fast as a lightning over the ice: Families are having lots of fun on the various ice rinks of the Kinderregion.
Read moreThe little cheeks go rosy, kids in big winter coats, woolly hats and thick mittens are having fun on the ice rinks in the Kinderregion. Whether they’re practicing their pirouettes, doing their first attempts at ice hockey, playing fun games or doing their laps hand in hand with mum, dad, aunt, grandpa or cousin – the whole family is having a wonderful time in the freezing winter cold.
From huge rinks, such as the Dolder ice rink to small but excellent, from romantic on a frozen lake to super professional in an indoor ice rink: The Kinderregion offers many ice rinks that are ideal for kids and families.
September 27, 2025 – March 15, 2026
GLKB Arena Buchholz Ice Rink in Glarus
The only indoor ice rink in the region welcomes ice-skaters of every age to have fun on ice. To warm up, head to the “Buchholzstübli” restaurant.
September 27, 2025 – March 15, 2026
October 4, 2025 – February 23, 2026
Zielbau Arena in Winterthur
The ice rink is open in all weathers because at the Zielbau Arena there is an indoor and an outdoor rink. Once a month, little dancers sweep over the ice when the cool beats are drumming at the ice disco.
October 4, 2025 – February 23, 2026
October 4, 2025 – March 1, 2026
Hirslen Ice Rink in Bülach
The large outdoor rink is open daily for skating and fun hockey games. On Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, the covered ice hockey rink is open to all.
October 4, 2025 – March 1, 2026
October 6, 2025 – March 1, 2026
Erlen Ice Rink in Dielsdorf
Practice your first tricks on ice or do laps with family and friends: The ice rink has an indoor and outdoor area. Hockey sticks rental on site.
October 6, 2025 – March 1, 2026
October 13, 2025 – March 29, 2026
Zingel Ice Rink in Seewen
Eishockey has a long tradition in Seewen. In order to give the next generation an opportunity to practice skating and play on the ice, the indoor ice rink is open for all every afternoon.
October 13, 2025 – March 29, 2026
October 18, 2025 – March 8, 2026
Ice Rink Dolder in Zurich
Built in 1930, the Dolder open-air ice rink is one of the largest of its kind in Europe and enthralls ice-skating enthusiasts from both home and abroad.
October 18, 2025 – March 8, 2026
October 18, 2025 – March 8, 2026
Heuried Sports Center in Zurich
Located between Zurich’s main train station and the Uetliberg, the Heuried ice rink is a spot of winter magic in the city.
October 18, 2025 – March 8, 2026
October 18, 2025 – March 8, 2026
Oerlikon Ice Rink in Zurich
Kids have fun and make their first attempts at ice skating at the outdoor ice rink in Oerlikon and the «Stadiönli» serves yummy food and refreshments.
October 18, 2025 – March 8, 2026
October 2025 – March 2026
Ice Rink Lido in Rapperswil
Next to the ice rink where the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers play ice hockey, young and old meet on the public outdoor ice rink or experiment with “Sharkblades” on “Oceanice”.
October 2025 – March 2026
October 2025 – February 2026
Ice Rink Erlenmoos in Wollerau
Here you can find the ice park academy, where children learn how to play hockey, how to ice skate, and much more.
October 2025 – February 2026
November 5, 2025 – February 2026
Ice Rink in Lachen
Skating lessons for children, children’s birthday parties on the ice, or fondue for the whole family: anything is possible at the Lachen ice rink.
November 5, 2025 – February 2026
November 8, 2025 – February 2026
Ice Rink Bossard Arena in Zug
While the EVZ-Cracks train indoors, children practice the handling of puck and stick or have fun skating on the outdoor ice rink – equipment rental available.
November 8, 2025 – February 2026
November 8, 2025 – February 15, 2026
Wädi Ice Rink in Wädenswil
Outside, in the crispy winter air with a view of Lake Zurich, families can skate every afternoon on the small, but beautiful ice rink.
November 8, 2025 – February 15, 2026
November 15, 2025 – March 1, 2026
Ice Rink in Einsiedeln
The huge ice rink close to the Brüel schoolhouse offers plenty of space for all kinds of ice sports – on Wednesday and Sunday afternoon, the field is reserved for families.
November 15, 2025 – March 1, 2026
November 2025 – February 2026
Grüningen Ice Rink in Grüningen
A fairytale ice rink: a castle, fire bowls, lights, and plenty of room for fantasy and tricks on the ice.
November 2025 – February 2026
November 2025 – January 2026
Chappele on Ice in St. Gallenkappel
This winter too, the ice rink with two curling rinks opens its doors for all ice princes and princesses - including a cozy café and ice bar.
November 2025 – January 2026
December 2025 – March 2026
Märchenhotel Braunwald
On the tennis court next to the Märchenhotel, ice skaters pirouette on artificial ice with a view of the Glarus mountains. Skates can be rented on site.
December 2025 – March 2026
Illuminated Paths
Paths illuminated with Christmas lights lead through nature und villages of the Kinderregion for a beautiful stroll with the family.
Places to Sled with the Family
Family fun on the numerous sledge runs of the region, where the children's eyes sparkle with joy.
Indoor Action
Weather looking gloomy? Let your kids run riot at these adventure indoor playgrounds and fun parks.
Rainy Day Activities
Fun rainy-day activities that will turn that frown upside down – discover the many things you can do with your kids.
Indoor Fun Parks
Fun activities no matter the weather – indoor playgrounds, trampolines, jungle gyms, and facilities featuring games for young children.
