![]() The ski bus, which runs several times a day to the Hotel Tristacher See, serves as a free shuttle. At the foot of the Lienz Dolomites, Lake Tristach offers a romantic winter setting for gentle outdoor sports. In the Alpbach Valley, the many small lakes freeze up quite quickly and offer mirror-like ice surfaces. Every couple of years, Lake Fuschlsee and Hintersee also freeze up, allowing skaters to glide between the mountains - a particularly wonderful experience. On the illuminated Ritzensee near Saalfelden-Leogang outdoor enthusiasts can skate until 10 PM. Equally worth noting is lake Irrsee, which turns into one of the largest ice skating areas in Austria each winter, suitable for all kinds of ice sports (ice skating, ice sailing, curling, walking). The 4.5 square kilometre large Zeller See is popular with skaters in SalzburgerLand. ![]() Note: Natural ice rinks are partly not cleared - ice skating at your own risk! It is suitable for ice skating, ice hockey or even ice hiking. The area between Gänsehäufel, Kaiserwasser and Angelibad (1.6 km² (0,62 sq m) is especially popular. Since it is a natural ice rink, make sure to take some precautions: It is recommended to never skate alone and to stay away from bridges - the spots beneath usually only have a thin layer of ice. Old DanubeĪlthough the Alte Donau is not always frozen, when it is, it is perfect for ice skating or playing ice hockey as there is hardly any snow on the ice. There are courses for beginners and advanced skaters available. Hall C of the Wiener Stadthalle is a large ice rink where you can take your laps all year round (Tuesdays and Saturdays during the summer). Opened over 100 years ago, it is considered to be the first open-air rink in the world. Kunsteisbahn EngelmannĪt the artificial ice rink Engelmann (Website in German only), you can master your laps high above the city on the roof of a building, while enjoying fresh air and a great view of the city. ![]() Themed evenings and events ensure you won't get bored and transform the ice rink into a dance floor several times a week. The rink of the ice skating club (Website in German only) between the Konzerthaus and the Stadtpark is a great spot for nighttime rides over the ice as well: Skaters can take extensive turns on the 6,000-square-foot (557 m 2) rink. The mirror-smooth skating playground is open every day. In the evening, the entire square is transformed into a colourful sea of lights. Punch and tea will warm you up before and after your laps, while numerous outdoor vendors and the caterers at the rustic alpine hut will spoil you with culinary delicacies, mainly from Austria. The "Sky-Rink", an ice skating rink on the "second floor", accessible by a ramp, is unique in the world. During the Vienna Ice Dream, there are four large ice rinks and ice paths, offering different routes winding through the romantically illuminated City Hall Park, the beautiful facades of the City Hall and the Burghtheater always in sight. The Vignette – Austria’s Motorway Toll StickerĮvery year from January to March, the square in front of Vienna's City Hall turns into an over 9,000 m² (96.875 sq ft) large ice rink, a paradise for skating fans.
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