Tip: Ice skating in the city center - Ice Magic (Eiszauber)

Starting November 13, 2026: Munich’s "Ice Magic" (Eiszauber) at Karlsplatz-Stachus – a large mobile ice rink in the city center – Christmas markets in Munich’s Old Town – Part 2

During the pre-Christmas season, things get sporty in Munich: the romantic "Ice Magic" at Karlsplatz invites you to go ice skating in the heart of the Old Town

November 13, 2026, to January 10, 2027: Ice Magic at Karlsplatz-Stachus - Munich city center (Deutsch, English)

Munich – Ice skating in the city center. Enjoy some skating to great music, right in the Old Town in front of the historic Karlstor gate, which marks the entrance to the pedestrian zone leading toward Marienplatz. Once again this year, the "largest mobile ice arena"—spanning 750 square meters—will open at Karlsplatz. For the past 24 years, this has been the place to go during the Christmas season for open-air skating or to attend an ice disco in the heart of Munich. Skating is possible daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.—truly a magical ice experience. It becomes especially romantic when the snow begins to fall softly. After your time on the ice, you can look forward to the *Glühwein-Alm* (mulled wine chalet) and a rustic hut serving a variety of delicious local treats… Plus, there’s a full program of events every single day…

 

München Karlsplatz am Stachus, Aufbau des Eiszaubers am 05. November 2026 - Foto: Helga Waess

The program at the "Munich Ice Magic" (Münchner Eiszauber) changes daily.

Every Monday: "Tracht on Ice"

A special feature on Mondays: anyone who ventures onto the ice wearing traditional Bavarian attire—a *Dirndl* or *Lederhosen*—gets in for free.


Saturdays: "Saturday Night Fever"

On Saturdays, the "Saturday Night Fever" event features upbeat party hits, inviting everyone to dance while on the ice.


Sundays: "2-for-1" Day

Every Sunday, two people can head to the ice rink at Stachus and skate for the price of just one person.

"Ice Magic" (Eiszauber) 

at Karlsplatz-Stachus - Munich

Location: Karlsplatz-Stachus

Dates: November 13, 2026, to January 10, 2027

Opening Hours

•     Daily from 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
•     Christmas Eve (Dec 24): Open until 4:00 PM
•     New Year’s Eve (Dec 31): Open until 6:00 PM (ice skating until 4:00 PM)

For more information, please visit the website: www.muenchnereiszauber.de

Munich tip: Ice rink at Stachus in the city Center

Munich Tip: Pedestrian Zone with Ice Rink

Munich's Ice Magic at Stachus in the Old Town - Ice skating for all ages with a great program like "Tracht on Ice" (traditional Bavarian dress) and "Soccer on Ice"...

Ice skating in Munich's city center - until January 11, 2026 - daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Deutsch, English, Français, Italiano, Nederlands)

Munich. You can go ice skating again this year in the Old Town until January 11, 2026. So head to the Ice Magic at Stachus - skates can also be rented. Right in the heart of Munich's city center, behind the Karlstor gate and directly adjacent to the pedestrian zone, you can hit the ice. Skate to music, party, and there's even face painting and "Soccer on Ice" for kids - the program is very diverse and colorful. For refreshments, there are plenty of Bavarian delicacies and warm drinks to create a wonderful pre-Christmas atmosphere. A highlight for fans of Bavarian traditional dress: On Mondays, all those who come in dirndl or lederhosen can skate across the ice at the "Tracht on Ice" event with free admission.

 

Karlstor at Karlsplatz (Stachus) is one of Munich's old city gates dating back to the 13th century. At the end of the pedestrian zone at Karlsplatz, you'll find the ice skating rink with its tiered seating and pre-Christmas atmosphere. - Photo: Helga Waess (Press Archive)

Location: Karlsplatz-Stachus - behind the Karlstor gate (historic city gate)

The Ice Magic runs until January 11, 2026

Opening hours: 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Bring your own skates or rent them, put them on, and enjoy "Bavaria's largest mobile ice arena" at Stachus during the pre-Christmas season and New Year's.

The Ice Magic program is available on the website:

• www.muenchnereiszauber.de/programm.html

There's plenty to enjoy:

• Children's and Seniors' Afternoons
• Traditional Costume on Ice
• Students' Night
• Classical Night
• Bella Italia
• Soccer on Ice
• and more

 

Munich in summer: Ice skating at the SAP Garden

Tip: Public ice skating at the SAP Garden in the Olympic Park from August 2025 to April 2026

During the summer holidays and while on vacation in Bavaria, you can go ice skating in Munich – the SAP Garden in Munich offers ice rinks for stick skating, ice dancing, figure skating, or free skating.

From August 2025 to April 2026, public ice skating will be available daily at the SAP Garden (Toni-Merkens-Weg, 80809 Munich) (English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano)

Munich. During the summer holidays and while on vacation in Bavaria, you can go public ice skating on three ice rinks in Munich from August 2025 to April 2026. Skates can be rented, and tickets are also available online. The SAP Garden is a multifunctional arena for ice hockey, basketball, and public ice skating in Munich's Olympic Park. Visitors can enjoy ice skating, stick skating, ice dancing, figure skating, or free skating on three ice rinks. At the end of September 2024, the SAP Garden in Munich's Olympic Park received a state-of-the-art sports arena for ice hockey and basketball. The multifunctional venue has a total capacity of 11,500 spectators. It is home to two professional clubs: the DEL ice hockey club EHC Red Bull Munich and the basketball team of FC Bayern Munich. The arena hosts their home games. Several matches of the 2027 Handball World Championship will be held here.

SAP Garden - multifunctional arena in the Olympic Park in Munich, Photo: Helga Waess

Ice Disco - also in summer, every Saturday

Visitors can enjoy three ice rinks for ice skating, as well as free skating, ice dancing, figure skating, or even free skating:

• "Hall 1" - with a grandstand and capacity for up to 500 spectators
• A fine location for small to medium-sized ice sports events
• The number of visitors (ice skaters) is limited per rink!
• Reserve tickets in advance.

Admission for public ice skating

• Adults: €9.50
• Adult concession: €8
• Children 0-3 years: free
• Children 4-12 years: €4.50
• Youth 13-17 years: €6.50
• Multi-person ticket: €15
• Visitor ticket: €2
• All ice sports such as free skating, figure skating, or ice dancing
• €15; tickets for the times
• can be purchased separately

Tickets are available online.

• Time slots from 90 to 135 minutes.
• Entrance to the arena is 15 minutes prior.
• Tickets are available every Friday from 2:00 PM in the online shop for the following week.

Is there disco skating from Thursday to Saturday?

On these themed nights, the ice in Hall 1 becomes a disco floor f

• rom 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (doors open from 6:15 PM).

• Thursday: B-Lounge "World Music meets Best of Charts"
• Friday: "Thank God It's Friday" Pop Charts & Old School Hits
• Saturday: Legendary Saturday Oldies "Best of 50s to 90s"

SAP Garden - multifunctional arena in the Olympic Park in Munich, Photo: Helga Waess

SAP Garden

Toni-Merkens-Weg, 80809 Munich

Opening Hours:

Monday

Public Ice Skating: 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m., 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Free Skating: 7:45 a.m.–9:15 a.m.

Stick Skating: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.

Tuesday

Public Ice Skating: 10:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m., 12:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m., 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Free Skating: 7:45 a.m.–9:15 a.m.

Stick Skating: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

Figure Skating: 12:00–1:45 PM

Wednesday

Public Ice Skating: 10:15 AM–12:45 PM, 1:15 PM–3:45 PM, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

Free Skating: 7:45 AM–9:15 AM, 8:40 AM–9:30 AM

Skate Skating: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM, 11:45 AM–1:45 PM

Thursday

Public Ice Skating: 8:30 AM–10:45 AM, 11:00 AM–1:15 PM, 12:45 PM–3:00 PM, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

Free Skating: 7:45 AM–9:15 AM

Ice Dancing: 12:00 PM–1:45 PM

Skate Skating: 9:45 AM–11:45 AM

Ice Disco: 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

Friday

Public Ice Skating: 10:15 AM–12:45 PM, 12:15 PM–2:45 PM, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

Free Skating: 7:45 AM–9:15 AM

Ice Disco: 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

Skate Skating: 1:15 PM–3:15 PM

Saturday

Public Ice Skating: 12:15 PM–2:30 PM, 4:00 PM–6:15 PM, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

Free Skating: 7:45 AM–9:15 AM

Ice Disco: 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

Sunday

Public Ice Skating: 9:30 AM–11:45 AM, 12:30 PM–2:45 PM, 3:30 PM–5:45 PM 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

Freestyle: 7:45 AM–9:15 AM

Club Run: 6:00 PM–7:30 PM

SAP Garden - multifunctional arena in the Olympic Park in Munich, Photo: Helga Waess