{"id":833,"date":"2016-01-29T06:10:44","date_gmt":"2016-01-29T05:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/?p=833"},"modified":"2026-03-10T08:27:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T07:27:55","slug":"wiener-eistraum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/sport\/wiener-eistraum\/","title":{"rendered":"Wiener Eistraum (Vienna ice world)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/eistraum_small.jpg\" alt=\"Skating on ice\" class=\"wp-image-8062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/eistraum_small.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/eistraum_small-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Vienna has a delightful habit of taking traditional experiences like ice skating and giving them a glorious setting that combines convenience with ambience and authenticity. So it is with the <em>Wiener Eistraum<\/em> (Vienna ice world)&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open-air ice skating across city hall park and square<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Split-level) rinks and ice trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 10,000m<sup>2<\/sup> of ice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rent skates on-site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plenty to eat and drink, too<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2027 dates: Jan 22 &#8211; Mar 7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/concerts-opera-vienna-tickets-l206741\/?partner=visitingvienna&amp;tq_campaign=LG_Eistraum\" rel=\"sponsored\">classical concert experience<\/a>* for your Vienna trip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See also:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/activities\/events-in-vienna\/\">Events in Vienna<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/january\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8619\">What to do in January<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/february\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9205\">February<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rinks-and-romance\">Rinks and romance<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/eistraumsign.jpg\" alt=\"Wiener Eistraum and Rathaus\" class=\"wp-image-42629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/eistraumsign.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/eistraumsign-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(The neogothic city hall makes a nice background)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a few weeks from mid or late January each year, the central <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/rathaus\/\">Rathausplatz<\/a> square and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/rathauspark\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"84216\">park<\/a>, overlooked by the imposing neogothic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/rathaus-2\/\">Rathaus<\/a> (city hall), turn into a giant ice skating venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine your scarf trailing behind as you glide across the frosted ice, hands clasped behind your back, perhaps warmed by memories of fine coffee and cake (try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/cafespubsbars\/sluka-konditorei\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23006\">Sluka<\/a> just off the square).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this on an area of ice significantly bigger than any premier league football pitch. Which is fortunate, because the Wiener Eistraum normally attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors across the season (around 700,000 at the previous event).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/icetrails.jpg\" alt=\"Ice skating trails\" class=\"wp-image-42630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/icetrails.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/icetrails-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(Park trails at a previous Eistraum)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing is&#8230;it&#8217;s not all one broad chunk of ice, although a large rink does sit directly in front of the Rathaus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This main rink includes, for example, the raised SKYRINK and viewing platform, which you reach via a long iced ramp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lift and stairs also gives those without skates access to the upper level, where you typically find a large catering facility with a terrace and indoor seating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of which is great, but the uniqueness of the experience comes from the 500m of ice skating routes that curve romantically among the park and trees.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/eistraum.jpg\" alt=\"Vienna Ice World and Rathaus\" class=\"wp-image-42755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/eistraum.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/eistraum-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(Classic lighting adds the right ambience; photo taken in a previous year)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can almost imagine you&#8217;re back in the past, strapping on your homemade skates to weave your way through the wooded Austrian landscape (albeit with more lights, smoother ice, safety stewards, and fewer Lederhosen).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of late, one skating area has been reserved for kids and another for beginners. The latter area converts to bookable curling sheets from the late afternoon on weekdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All lit up at night, the Eistraum makes quite a sight, and Radio Wien also provides accompanying musical entertainment to keep your ears happy, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"skate-and-eat\">Skate and eat<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wienereistraum1.jpg\" alt=\"Burger and fries in a restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-66881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wienereistraum1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wienereistraum1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(You won&#8217;t go hungry; press photo \u00a9 stadtwienmarketing \/ Markus Wache)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most events on the Rathausplatz, such as the summer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/events\/rathaus-film-festival\/\">film festival<\/a>, food and drink are a big part of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, to be honest, food and drink are a big part of just about any experience in Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdoor food stalls, for example, typically feature a range of traditional Viennese and Austrian winter fare and have plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/vegetarian\/\">vegetarian<\/a> and vegan options. All food and drink is organic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2022-dates-and-tickets\">2027 dates, tickets &amp; tips<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rathausiceskating.jpg\" alt=\"The Wiener Eistraum main rink\" class=\"wp-image-43849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rathausiceskating.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rathausiceskating-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(Plenty of space during the day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2027 Wiener Eistraum runs from January 22nd to March 7th. Official opening hours last time out were 10am to 10pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets can normally be bought on site with online tickets available, too. In 2026, the separate areas for kids and beginners were free to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Never fear if you forget to pack your skates, either. The Eistraum has hundreds of pairs available for hire, as well as lockers (and normally free helmet hire for children).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two other open-air ice experiences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A mini-version of the Eistraum opens during the end-of-year advent season as a complement to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/sights\/christmasmarkets\/rathausplatz\/\">Rathausplatz Christmas event<\/a> (which usually ends earlier than the ice skating does)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/sport\/ice-skating-eislaufverein\/\">Eislauf-Verein<\/a> near the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/entertainment\/konzerthaus\/\">Konzerthaus<\/a>: the rink lacks the lovely Eistraum atmosphere, but is perhaps less crowded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-get-to-the-eistraum\">How to get to the Eistraum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily reach the ice by public transport. The trams 1, 71 and D stop right outside (the stop called Rathausplatz \/ Burgtheater). Alternatives requiring a short walk are&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tram: Lines 49 and 46 (both Ring\/Volkstheater), 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44 (all Schottentor), and line 2 (Rathaus)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subway: U3 (get out at Volkstheater) or U2 (get out at Rathaus or Volkstheater)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bus: 1a (get out at Schottentor) and 48a (Ring\/Volkstheater)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: Wiener Eistraum, Rathausplatz, 1010 Vienna | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wienereistraum.com\/\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1CvFy08QgKnm1x4rkMf89o2bjRoLw78on\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Open-air ice skating gets the Viennese treatment: a glorious central setting combining convenience, ambience and authenticity<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8062,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-833","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sport","8":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/833","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=833"}],"version-history":[{"count":36,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/833\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":89201,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/833\/revisions\/89201"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8062"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=833"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=833"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=833"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}