A trip to Christmas Warsaw with kids is an excellent choice for all families looking for a nearby and affordable trip. We visit Poland’s capital Warsaw every Christmas, and every year it becomes more beautiful and more impressive. In the Polish capital, many Christmas events and markets take place, and the city also offers hundreds of different festive activities. One of them is festive ice rinks. But did you know that almost all Christmas ice rinks in Warsaw are free? You only need to have your own skates or rent them for a small fee. By the way, some ice rinks will also operate in January and February.
Festive ice rinks in Warsaw are just one of many activities worth trying in the Polish capital during the festive season. If you are traveling to Poland in winter, the articles prepared by Travel 4 kids will definitely be useful:
Festive ice rinks in Warsaw
Festive ice rinks in Warsaw are located in many districts of the city. However, we truly like the ice rink in the main Old Town square the most, at Rynek Starego Miasta. It is also very popular, so there are always many people there.
VERY IMPORTANT. Although ice rinks provide official opening hours, due to warm weather and sometimes unfavorable conditions, opening times may change. Therefore, always check the working hours before going.
Ice rink in Warsaw Old Town
Until February 28, a large outdoor ice rink will operate in the Old Town square, right in the center. In addition, here you can rent skates and special “penguins” for children. The ice rink operates in several sessions per day.
Regular sessions:
- 10:00–12:00
- 13:00–15:00
- 16:00–18:00
- 19:00–21:00
Ice rink near the “Arkadia” shopping center
Until February 14, this ice rink is located next to the “Arkadia” shopping center and operates daily from morning until late evening. Skates can be rented on site. Every weekend, free lessons with an instructor take place. Tickets are paid.
Opening hours:
- Monday–Saturday: 10:00–22:00
- Sunday: 10:00–21:00
Ice rink in Praga, Plac Konesera square
In the Praga district, an ice rink started operating on December 1. It offers long skating sessions with breaks. If at least 40 PLN is spent on food or shopping in the center on the same day, both entry and skate rental are free.
Opening hours:
- 10:15–22:00
- Longer breaks: 14:30–16:00 and 18:45–19:15
Sessions last 75 minutes with 15-minute breaks.
Free ice rink in Targówek / Bródno square
Since December 1, an ice rink has been operating in the park. It is completely free but has scheduled sessions with technical breaks. Skates and “penguins” can be rented on site.
Opening hours:
- Monday–Friday: 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 16:00, 17:30, 19:15, 20:45
- Weekends: 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 16:00, 17:30, 19:15, 20:45
Technical breaks:
- 14:45–16:00
- 18:45–19:15
Ice rink near the Palace of Culture and Science
From December 4, not only a Christmas market but also an outdoor ice rink with free entry operates here, in a convenient location in the city center. It operates in three sessions per day, from morning until evening.
Opening hours:
- 10:00–13:00
- 14:00–17:00
- 18:00–21:00
Free ice rink at Plaża Wilanów
During this time in Wilanów, between Aleja Wilanowska and Przyczółkowa streets, an ice rink will operate throughout the entire winter season and offers free entry. It is a spacious place with sessions throughout the day. On weekends, it opens earlier, which makes it very convenient to visit with children.
Opening hours:
Monday–Friday:
- 11:00–13:45
- 14:00–15:00
- 15:30–16:30
- 16:45–17:45
- 18:00–19:00
- 19:15–21:00
Weekends:
- 10:00–11:45
- 12:00–13:45
- 14:00–15:00
- 15:30–16:30
- 16:45–17:45
- 18:00–19:00
- 19:15–21:00
Ice rink in Konstancin, Park Zdrojowy
The ice rink is located in a park, next to the stage, and will operate until March 1. Also it operates long hours with technical breaks. During holidays, opening hours change.
Opening hours:
- Monday–Friday: 10:00–21:00
- Saturday–Sunday: 10:00–21:30
Technical breaks:
- 11:30–11:45
- 13:15–13:30
- 15:00–16:00
- 17:30–17:45
- 19:15–19:30
- On weekends, additionally: 21:30–22:00.
Trip to Christmas Warsaw with kids 2025: why it is worth visiting
Overall a trip to Christmas Warsaw with kids 2025 is truly a great choice. Every year, in addition, the Christmas markets and the prevailing atmosphere in the Polish capital remind us of the best Christmas markets in Germany. At the same time, it is very nice that you do not need to travel far to feel a real Christmas spirit. Moreover, this year the festive program in Warsaw has been expanded with a record number of free attractions. As a result, these attractions will delight visitors until mid-January.
In addition, in our opinion, entertainment, food, and drinks during the markets are much cheaper than in Lithuania. For example, skating at the ice rink near Vilnius Town Hall costs 8 euros. Meanwhile, the ice rink in Warsaw Old Town square, like many other outdoor ice rinks in the city, costs nothing. Instead, you only need to pay for skate rental. Similarly, mulled wine at Warsaw markets also costs around 10–15 PLN.
