Hotels near Ice at Carter Green

Ice at Carter Green is an outdoor skating rink set up right next to the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, so you can skate under the lights and then warm up with a mug of Glühwein or hot chocolate from the market huts. It is one of the most popular family activities in Carmel during the holiday season.

While entry to the Carmel Christkindlmarkt itself is free, skating requires a ticket. Skating is organised in timed sessions, and skate rental is available on site.

Tickets for the 2026 season go on sale later in the year, and weekend and holiday sessions tend to sell out quickly.

Pro Tip: Book a skating session online as soon as tickets go on sale, and choose an early evening slot so you can see the market lights come on. Weekday sessions are usually much quieter than weekends.