Skate Zalakaros’s sparkling winter ice rink at Karos Promenade—family fun, hot drinks, concerts, hockey sign-ups, all-season hours, and affordable tickets and rentals through January 31, 2026.
when: 2026.01.19., Monday - 2026.01.25., Sunday
where: 8749 Zalakaros, Szőlő utca 16.
Zalakaros keeps the blades gliding until January 31, 2026. The lights are on, the ice sparkles, and the laughs roll as the city serves up a full-on winter splash at the Karos Promenade (Karos Korzó). Whether you’re a pro or just meeting the ice, you’ll end up doing a lap. Hot drinks are ready, the lights are warming up, and yes—we’re waiting for you!
When and Where
Open through January 31 at the Karos Promenade (Karos Korzó). The huge rink covers about 8,611 square feet, with a 115-by-75-inch skating surface. Beyond the rink, expect Advent vibes, family programs, and big concerts.
Hours
Mon–Thu 14:00–20:00; Fri 14:00–21:00; Sat 10:00–21:00; Sun 10:00–20:00. The daily ticket lets you skate without a time limit; everyone uses the rink at their own risk. Maintenance pauses the ice for about 20 minutes, 2–3 times daily depending on usage.
Tickets and Rentals
– Child (up to 6): $4.20
– Student/Senior: $5.60
– Adult: $7.00
– Skate rental (sizes 25–47): $5.60 per pair for 2–3 hours
– Penguin aid: $4.20 per hour (+$2.80 deposit)
Private Hire
Events, birthdays, name days, sports meets, corporate parties: $140 per hour.
Come Play Hockey
Sign-up for kids 4–14: 2026.01.19–01.25 Zalakaros; 2026.01.26–01.31 Zalakaros. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
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Pros
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Super family-friendly: kids’ hockey sign-ups, penguin aids, and cheap child tickets make it easy to bring the whole crew
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Affordable by U.S. standards: $7 adult tickets and low-cost rentals mean a budget-friendly winter day out
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No time limit on daily tickets, so you can skate, take cocoa breaks, and hop back on the ice without rushing
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Festive extras (Advent vibes, family programs, concerts) add more than just skating, great for mixed-interest groups
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English not essential: signage/basic transactions are easy, and skating is pretty universal
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Reachable by car with simple town driving; parking in spa towns like Zalakaros is typically manageable
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Less crowded and more local than big-city rinks, giving a relaxed, authentic vibe
- Zalakaros isn’t widely known to U.S. tourists, so planning logistics (and pairing it with other stops) takes extra effort
Cons
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Public transport from Budapest/Vienna involves regional links and can be time-consuming compared to major-city rinks
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Some info may be in Hungarian only; for schedules/changes, you might need translation apps
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If you want iconic settings (e.g., NYC’s Rockefeller, Vienna City Hall), this can feel modest by comparison
