Skate Zalakaros’s sparkling winter ice rink on Karos Promenade—family fun, hot drinks, concerts, flexible hours, and rentals. Open Nov 30–Jan 31. Hockey sign-ups for kids 4–14.
when: 2026.01.12., Monday - 2026.01.18., Sunday
where: 8749 Zalakaros, Szőlő utca 16.
Zalakaros keeps the ice magic alive through January 31, 2026. Lights up, ice gleams, and the slip-and-grin season kicks off on the Karos Promenade (Karos Korzó). Whether you glide like a pro or you’re just meeting the ice, you’ll end up doing a lap. Hot drinks are on the way, the lights flicker on, and yes—we can’t wait to see you!
Dates and Size
Open November 30, 2025–January 31, 2026. The giant rink covers about 8,611 square feet with a 115-by-75-foot surface. More Advent thrills, family programs, and big concerts fill the Karos Promenade (Karos Korzó).
Hours
Mon–Thu 14:00–20:00; Fri 14:00–21:00; Sat 10:00–21:00; Sun 10:00–20:00. Winter break: daily 10:00–21:00. Dec 31–Jan 1: until 02:00. Jan 1: 13:00–21:00.
Tickets and Rentals
Day tickets have no time limit. Child (to age 6) $4.14; Student/Senior $5.52; Adult $6.90. Skate rental (sizes 25–47) $5.52/pair for 2–3 hours. Penguin walker $4.14/hour (+$2.76 deposit). Rink closed during 20-minute maintenance, 2–3 times daily. Use at your own risk.
Private Hire and Hockey
Rink rental for events: $138.00/hour. Come play hockey: sign-ups for kids 4–14, Jan 12–18 and Jan 19–25, 2026, in Zalakaros. More dates coming.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Big, affordable fun for families—cheap tickets, kid-sized skates, and penguin walkers make it easy for beginners
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Open long hours (even past midnight on New Year’s), so you can fit it around sightseeing
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Family vibe on the Karos Promenade with Advent programs and concerts nearby, so non-skaters won’t be bored
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Easy on the wallet compared to U.S. rinks; day tickets without time limits are rare
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English not essential—prices, rentals, and basics are straightforward, and staff at tourist spots usually manage
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Driving is simple with Hungary’s good roads; public buses reach Zalakaros from larger hubs like Nagykanizsa
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Unique small-town winter feel versus crowded big-city rinks; more local, less touristy
- Zalakaros isn’t internationally famous, so it’s not a bucket-list destination for most U.S. visitors
Cons
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Public transport can be multi-leg (Budapest train/bus connections), slower than big-city venues
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Occasional maintenance closures and “use at your own risk” rules can interrupt your skate
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Compared with iconic rinks (NYC, Vienna, Prague), the setting is less spectacular and the rink smaller
