{"id":1684,"date":"2026-09-18T11:39:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ijstijd-haarlem.nl\/schaatsen-3\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T21:48:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T19:48:16","slug":"schaatsen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ijstijd-haarlem.nl\/en\/schaatsen\/","title":{"rendered":"Ice skating"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Take to the ice at IJSTIJD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rosy cheeks, twinkling lights and just one more lap. In the Lichtfabriek\u2019s Turbinehal, you skate in the heart of a winter wonderland. The soaring industrial hall, music and Christmas decorations turn a few laps on the ice into an outing to enjoy together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come with friends, bring the children or make it a winter date. Whether you are an experienced skater or stepping onto the ice for the first time, fun comes before perfection here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Book in advance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Choose your skating session and check the latest availability and ticket information. Book online in advance so you are ready to take to the ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Book a time slot<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Check ook de kalender<\/a> and het programma<\/a> of de ijsbaan vrij is.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Skate hire is included in your time slot. You are welcome to bring your own skates, but you do not need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We strictly monitor the maximum number of skaters on the rink. First aid is on standby, and parents can watch on a widescreen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ice rink opening times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Opening times<\/strong>
Monday to Sunday
10:00\u201322:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lichtfabriek Haarlem
Energieplein 73
2031 TC Haarlem<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What would you like to do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Gegenereerde<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Recreational skating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Put on your skates and choose your own pace. Glide along, practise together or skate hand in hand around the edge: the rink is yours to enjoy. There is plenty to experience beside the ice too, with lights, music and a warm atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Gegenereerde<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Your first steps on the ice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not feeling confident on skates yet? Start slowly, find your balance and take your time. With someone beside you, those first tentative steps soon become a lovely memory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Gegenereerde<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Disco skating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When the lights change colour and the music turns up, the rink takes on a whole new energy. Skate to the beat, sing along and enjoy an evening of winter celebrations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Gegenereerde<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Special moments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From skating with Santa to a surprise activity on the rink, an ordinary lap can become something special at IJSTIJD. Check the calendar to see what is happening on the day you visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Sfeerimpressie<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ice skating lessons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Interested in guided activities or ice skating lessons? Keep an eye on the calendar for the latest options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Gegenereerd<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Stay a little longer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Warm up after skating with a hot chocolate in the Wintercaf\u00e9 or find something delicious on the Winterplein. A few laps on the ice soon become a complete winter outing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n