During the winter season Milan is full of christmas markets set in the most characteristic venues. There is space for taste, handicrafts products and food all over the country but if you like to have some fun with all wintery activities strolling around I’ve rounded up some places to go ice skating while in the city 😉.
Bagni Misteriosi
For the Chrismas holidays the historic swimming pool of Bagni Misteriosi transforms into an ice-skating rink dotted with elegant mountain chalets. Visitors can enjoy the wintery atmosphere thanks to festive music and a variety of artistic performances, workshops for children and other activities.
There are also hot dishes in street-food version, gingerbread, chestnuts, panettone and strudel accompanied by hot chocolate and mulled wine (vin brûlé). And from 6.30 pm it is possible to enjoy the aperitif in the dehor.
The ice rink will be opened from 4 December to 16 January 2022
Opening hours:
Until December 22th: from 4pm to 7pm (on weekdays), from 10.30 am to 9pm (on holidays)
From 23 December to 9 January: daily opening from 10.30am to 7 pm..
Note: on 24 December from 10.30 am to 5.30 pm. Closed on December 25th. On 31 December from 10.30 am to 2 am. On 1 January 2022 from 14.30 am to 9 pm.
From 9 Januaryto to 16 January: from 4pm to 7pm (on weekdays), from 10.30 am to 9pm (on holidays)
Prices: one hour of skating 10 euros, one hour of skating with own skates 7 euro
Address: Via Carlo Botta, 18, 20135 Milano MI
The official website
The Village of Wonders in the heart of Milan
In the beautiful setting of the Indro Montanelli Gardens, from 20 November to 9 January 2022 returns the Village of Wonders including elves, Christmas markets and an big ice rink that surrounds the House of Santa Claus.
The novelty of 2021 is the extension of the skating rink which will arise on an area of over 1000 square meters and will provide an area dedicated to children to skate safely. Don’t miss the Snowflake Carousel and the Elf Farm where you can discover the magical world of Christmas.
Here you can also enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, a glass of mulled wine, sweets or street food.
The ice rink will be opened from from 20 November to 9 January 2022
Opening hours: every day from 10 am to 22.00 pm.
Note: on December 25th and 31th from 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm, and on December 24th from 10 am to 7.00 pm
Prices: 7 euros for adults, 5 euros for children
Address: Indro Montanelli Gardens (Porta Venezia)
The official website
Gae Aulenti on Ice
At the center of the skyscrapers that separate corso Como from Garibaldi station, in the middle of piazza Gae Aulenti, you find a small skating rink dedicated to adults and children. There is also a Christmas Market with a selection of gastronomic and handicrafts products.
The ice rink wil be opened from December 4 to January 30, 2022.
Address: piazza Gae Aulenti (Milano)
Working hours: Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 10 am to 12pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 1 am..
Prices: one hour skating 10 euros, two hours skating 13 euros
The official website
02 Ice
In the shadow of Palazzo Lombardia has been installed the ice skating rink for children and adults with the possibility to attend lessons with specialized masters. It is probably my favourite spot for ice skating. Don’t miss to order a glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate to warm up 😉.
02 Ice will be opened from 2 December to 31 January 2022
Address: piazza Città di Lombardia (Milan)
Visit the official website for working hours
Prices: 8 euros per hour (skate rental included), 12 euros two consecutive hours, 5 euros per hour with own skates, 7 euros two consecutive hours ith own skates.
Enjoy your winter pause in Milan!
