Ice Rink on Prague’s Letná Plain to Open in Mid-November

The popular outdoor ice rink overlooking Prague Castle will open for the new season in mid-November. Children from Prague 7 will once again be able to skate free of charge this winter. Before opening to the public, the rink will serve as a historical film set.

The ice rink on Letná Plain (Letenská pláň) in Prague will reopen on Saturday, 14 November 2026. Visitors will be able to enjoy outdoor ice skating every day until 7 March 2027. In addition to the spacious ice rink, skate hire and other services will also be available.

The ice rink overlooking Prague Castle is one of the Czech capital’s popular winter leisure attractions. The 43-by-20-metre ice rink is open daily from 9 am to 9 pm. Reduced opening hours apply only on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Although the ice rink will be set up in October, regular public skating will not begin until 14 November. Before then, the rink will serve as a filming location for a film about the Czechoslovak ice hockey world champions of 1947 and 1949, who were later persecuted by the communist regime. For this reason, the rink will have a slightly retro feel this year.

“This year’s ice rink on Letná will have a bit of a retro style. A film is currently being shot there about our ice hockey world champions from the 1940s, who were persecuted by the communist regime. The rink will open to the public on 14 November,” Prague 7 Mayor Jan Čižinský announced on Facebook.

Photo: Memorial plaque at the site of the former U Herclíků restaurant | Jan Polák | Wikipedia

Historical background: Following the communist takeover in 1948, Czechoslovakia’s successful ice hockey players increasingly became targets of the regime. In March 1950, the team was prevented from travelling to the World Championship in London. Following protests against the travel ban, several players were arrested. In October 1950, the communist regime sentenced eleven national team players to lengthy prison terms in a secret trial, on charges including alleged high treason and espionage.

Free Ice Skating for Children from Prague 7

Thanks to the support of the Prague 7 district, children aged 15 and under will once again be able to skate free of charge on Letná Plain this season. To qualify, they must either have permanent residence in Prague 7 or attend a school or nursery school in the district.

Proof can be provided in the form of a school certificate, student ID card, ISIC card or a comparable document. A photograph of the relevant document is also accepted.

For all other visitors, admission for two hours costs CZK 150 for adults and CZK 120 for children aged 15 and under.

Skate Hire and Other Facilities

Visitors will have access to a large heated tent for changing and resting, seating areas, toilets and a small refreshment stand. Skate hire, a sharpening service and luggage storage will also be available.

Skate hire costs CZK 130 for adults and CZK 100 for children for two hours. Those wishing to have their own skates sharpened will pay CZK 150 per pair.

No advance booking is required for public skating sessions. Card payments are also accepted, as is the MultiSport card.

The ice rink will undergo daily maintenance and will be closed during the following periods: from 12 noon to 12.30 pm, from 3 pm to 3.45 pm and from 6 pm to 6.30 pm.

Opening Hours at a Glance

• Season: 14 November 2026 to 7 March 2027

• Opening hours: Daily from 9 am to 9 pm

• Christmas Eve (24 December): 9 am to 4 pm

• New Year’s Eve (31 December): 9 am to 8 pm