Hotels near City Park Ice Rink

The City Park Ice Rink (Városligeti Műjégpálya) is one of the largest and oldest open-air ice rinks in Europe, set on the lake in City Park beside the fairy-tale Vajdahunyad Castle. Skating here has been a Budapest winter tradition since the 19th century.

The rink usually opens in late November or December, depending on the weather, and runs until late winter. Skates can be hired on site, and the historic rink building, with its domed pavilion, adds to the atmosphere.

Heroes' Square, with its Millennium Monument, is at the entrance to the park, and the Széchenyi Baths are a short walk away, so the three combine easily.

Pro Tip: Skate in the evening, when the castle is floodlit, then walk five minutes to the Széchenyi Baths to warm up in the outdoor thermal pools. Check the 2026 opening date on the rink's website.