Open-air ice rinks in St. Petersburg: where to skate in winter 2025-2026

St. Petersburg in winter is a special kind of pleasure. Yes, sometimes the weather is capricious, but the city's guests get festive illumination that turns everything around into a Christmas fairy tale setting. But there's an even brighter way to experience it – ice skating outdoors. If you're planning a winter weekend and have already bought tickets to St. Petersburg, be sure to set aside an evening for pirouettes on the ice. It's the best way to warm up and feel the city's rhythm.

We've compiled a guide to the city's main ice rinks: from romantic views of the Gulf of Finland to skating among vintage steam locomotives.

Ice Rink by the Sea (Sevkabel Port)

The city's most photogenic and romantic ice rink. Sevkabel Port has long been a place of power for lovers of bohemian St. Petersburg, but in winter it transforms especially, precisely thanks to the Ice Rink by the Sea.

The main feature here is the panoramic view. The ice track is laid right along the embankment of the Gulf of Finland. You glide on the ice, and to your left are the leaden Baltic waves (or ice hummocks, if the winter is harsh) and the majestic ZSD Cable-stayed Bridge, shining with lights. An atmosphere of industrial romance reigns here: brick walls of an old factory, garlands of incandescent bulbs, and an excellent music selection – from funk to modern electronic music.

• Ice: artificial, with a cooling system, so the rink operates even at positive temperatures (up to +10°C)
• Area: 2,200 sq.m.
• Capacity: 280 people
• Opening hours: 11:00 – 22:30
• Infrastructure: there is a rental pavilion, lockers, skating assistants for children ("seals" and "bears"). Skate sharpening service is available, the process takes 10 minutes, cost – 300 ₽
• Cost: from 300 ₽ up to 600 ₽ for an evening session on weekends. A session lasts 1 hour.
• Website: zima.sevcableport.ru/katok 

Tip: the best time to visit is at sunset or late in the evening, when the lights come on around. We recommend buying tickets online 2-3 days in advance, as it's often sold out on weekends. 

Ice Rink in New Holland

It is considered the most stylish and cozy in the city, and at the same time the most popular. There's no rush here, and speeding is not common; people enjoy the moment.

The ice field is located in front of the stage, near the historic Kuznya building. If you're looking for a place to take beautiful photos and feel like a character from a Christmas movie, this is it. The musical accompaniment here is chosen with special care – no "pop" noise, only jazz, classical, or quality indie-pop.

• Ice: artificial, of the highest quality. It is flooded and cleaned every hour (a session lasts an hour, then a break for flooding). 
• Area: over 2,000 sq.m.
• Opening hours: 10:00 – 21:30
• Infrastructure: outdoor fire pits with live flames are placed on the territory, with chairs around them. Sitting by the fire in skates, warming your hands, and watching the falling snow is a special pleasure. On Friday and weekend evenings, themed sessions are held (e.g., Silent Disco with headphones).
• Cost: from 200 ₽ for a morning session up to 500 ₽ on weekends. Skate rental – 450 ₽, sharpening – 400 ₽. The rink will operate until March 15.
• Website: www.newhollandsp.ru/rink

Ice Rink on Yelagin Island (Kirov Central Park of Culture and Recreation)

Yelagin Island is a palace and park ensemble, and the ice rink here matches its surroundings: it is majestic and elegant. In the 2025-2026 season, it has been chosen as a partner for Winter Fest – an all-Russian winter ice festival by Ilya Averbukh, so there will be weekly master classes, DJ sets, and an ice show with figure skating stars. And that is definitely worth seeing.

The ice rink is set up in the Grand Square of the park. In the center of the ice, a huge, luxurious Christmas tree is installed, from which garlands radiate in all directions, creating a starry sky above the skaters' heads. The surroundings include ancient trees and the facades of the Yelagin Island Palace. Here, you can feel the spirit of imperial St. Petersburg. It's an ideal place for a family outing: spacious, bright, and very festive.

• Ice: artificial
• Area: 4,000 sq.m.
• Opening hours: Mon-Thu – 9:00 – 21:00, Fri-Sun – 09:00 – 23:00
• Infrastructure: the rink area is huge – 4,000 sq. m, so there's enough space for everyone even during peak hours. On weekday mornings (usually from 9:00 to 11:00), admission to the rink is often free (only rental is paid if you don't have your own skates). This is a great option for early birds.
• Cost: morning sessions are free, and paid sessions start from 12:00, at 200 ₽ per person. By evening, it increases to 300-400 depending on the day of the week. Remember that park admission is also paid on weekends.
• Website: elaginpark.org/to-do/katok 

Ice Rink in Moscow Victory Park

This is one of the city's largest and oldest ice rinks, steeped in nostalgia. People come here who want space and a democratic atmosphere. Thanks to its gigantic area, you can speed up, play tag, and skate laps without fear of hitting the boards.

• Ice: predominantly natural (flooded when stable sub-zero temperatures are established), but there are also areas with artificial cooling. Before visiting, be sure to check the weather forecast: the rink may not operate during thaws.
• Area: about 9,000 sq. m. 
• Opening hours: weekdays from 13:00 to 23:00. Weekends from 10:00 to 23:00. Ticket office (entrance closes) at 22:00
• Infrastructure: skate rental – 300 ₽, sharpening – 250 ₽. The rental here is simpler, skates might not be the newest, but there are usually no queues like in New Holland.
• Cost: from 200 ₽ for a child to 400 ₽ for an adult ticket on a weekend. There are no strict hourly sessions here: buy a ticket on Kupi.com – and skate non-stop. Time is unlimited.
• Website: gupmpp.ru/sport.html 

Ice Rink on Konyushennaya Square

The most central, most "parade-like" and theatrical ice rink in St. Petersburg. It is located two steps away from the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and Nevsky Prospekt.

The ice rink is decorated in Baroque style, reminiscent of Peter the Great's era pavilions. The boards are adorned with patterns, and everything glows with gold. The main feature of this place is daily ice performances. Professional figure skaters perform here, and in the evenings, kind Soviet fairy tales or films are shown on a large screen. Skating here is a social event.

• Ice: artificial, excellent quality.
• Area: small, about 18x40 meters, so you won't be able to pick up much speed here. People come here for the atmosphere of the Christmas market, which buzzes right behind the boards.
• Opening hours: 11:00 – 22:00
• Infrastructure: rental, free lockers, restrooms, medical aid station, seal-sleds for those who are unsteady on the ice. Skates from size 27 to 46 are available for rent.
• Cost: depends on the day of the week and time of day. On weekdays until 19:00, an adult ticket will cost 250 ₽, on weekend evenings – already 500 ₽. There are discounted tickets for students and schoolchildren, and children under 7 can skate for free.
• Website: katok.show 

Ice Rink at SKA Arena

A new spot on St. Petersburg's winter map, which appeared with the opening of the world's largest hockey arena. This is a territory of modern sport and drive. The ice rink is located in the park near the arena. Everything here is new, technological, and large-scale. The lighting is futuristic, the music is energetic. This place attracts active youth and hockey fans.

• Ice: artificial, professionally prepared. The quality of the surface here is one of the best in the city, as it is maintained by the same specialists who prepare ice for professionals.
• Opening hours: Tue-Fri – 12:00 – 20:30, Sat-Sun – 10:00 – 21:30
• Infrastructure: skate rental (350 ₽), locker room, sharpening, huge parking lots, spacious changing rooms, and excellent transport accessibility. Tickets and additional services can be purchased online. Hockey or figure skating master classes are often held. 
• Cost: on weekdays from 12:00 to 13:00, you can skate here for free, after that – for a fee. Tickets range from 200 to 600 ₽. 
• Website: skakatok.ru 

Ice Rink at the Russian Railway Museum

Perhaps the most unusual location in our selection. The ice rink is located near Baltiysky railway station, on the territory of one of the country's best technical museums. You skate on the ice, and around you stand giant black steam locomotives, historical carriages, and diesel locomotives, illuminated by spotlights. This is real steampunk in reality! The atmosphere here is unique – a mix of history, technology, and winter fun. Children adore this place, because after skating, you can go to the museum and explore the trains.

• Ice: artificial, high-quality ice, and the rink itself is intimate and cozy. There's a cafe in the form of a dining car where you can drink tea from a glass holder.
• Area: 1,100 sq.m.
• Capacity: 70 people
• Opening hours: 13:30 – 22:00
• Infrastructure: warm changing rooms, lockers, medical staff on duty, skating aids (supports), vending machines with drinks and snacks, a wide selection of skates for rent, possibility of free car parking.
• Cost: fixed for the whole day – 300 ₽ for a full ticket, 150 ₽ for a discounted one. Similar pricing for skate rental.
• Website: spbkatok.ru