Ice Skating Rinks in Moscow
Ice skating season in Moscow is now officially open. In our selection, you’ll find information on some of the most popular outdoor skating rinks and facilities.
Skating Rink in Gorky Park
The skating rink in Gorky Park is the oldest in Moscow and one of the most beloved among Muscovites. The venue can accommodate over six thousand people and also features a children's ice rink and a hockey rink. There is always a lively musical programme and animation.
Address: Vorontsovsky Park, 3. Entrance from Architect Vlasov Street, located to the right of the main entrance.
Check the session timetable in advance
Prices: 350–750 roubles per session. Skates for hire: 350 roubles.
Skating rink in Vorontsovsky Park
The most family-friendly skating rink in Moscow. In the 2022–2023 season, the available venues will include the Usadebny natural skating rink and the artificial Live! skating rink, as well as the ‘Miracle Hill’ in the center of the park, a hill near the Third Vorontsovsky Pond and a ski track.
Address: Vorontsovsky Park, 3. Entrance from Architect Vlasov Street, located to the right of the main entrance.
Check the session timetable in advance
Prices: free entrance. Skates for hire: 350 roubles.
Skating rink at VDNKh
The skating rink at VDNKh is the largest not only in Moscow, but also in Europe. It is traditionally located between the ‘Center’ and ‘Agriculture’ pavilions, and spans an area of 20,500 square meters. The skating rink is surrounded by the unique architecture of the museum and exhibition complex; in the evening, visitors can wonder at the illumination and beautiful music.
Address: Prospekt Mira, 119
Check the session timetable in advance
Prices: 350–750 roubles per session. Skates for hire: 400 roubles.
Skating Rink in Tagansky Park
The Tagansky Park skating rink spans more than 4,500 square meters of ice—plenty of room to skate and try your hand at figure skating without disturbing other visitors.
Address: Taganskaya street, 40-42
Check the session timetable in advance
Prices: 320–430 roubles per session. Skates for hire: 350 roubles.
Skating Rink in Bauman Garden
One of the most comfortable and beautiful ice rinks in the center of Moscow. The excellent ice quality and calm atmosphere are suitable for those who do not feel completely confident on the rink. The are features a warm tent where you can change clothes, store your belongings, have a bite to eat or just warm up.
Address: Novaya Basmannaya street, 16
Check the session timetable in advance
Prices: 300–400 roubles per session. Skates for hire: 300 roubles.
Skating Rink at Paveletsky Railway Station Square
A new skating rink has opened on the renovated square near Paveletsky railway station. In the evenings, the skating rink is illuminated, and there is a warm pavilion nearby where guests can leave their belongings and change their skates. You can bring your own equipment or hire it.
Address: Paveletskaya Square, 1
Check the session timetable in advance
Prices: 500–600 roubles per session. Skates for hire: 300 roubles.
Text by Lý Trang, second-year master’s student of Critical Media Studies, intern at the HSE University English website team