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⛸️ Ice skating rinks in Oslo

Skating is one of the best winter activities with kids in Oslo – and the biggest outdoor rinks are free. Here are the rinks, where to rent skates, and what to think about with the youngest.

⛸️ Artificial ice rinks – free for everyone

Ice rinks maintained throughout the winter.

Spikersuppa

📍 Sentrum

Right in the centre, between the Parliament and the National Theatre. Perfect for a short spin on the ice – and close to the Christmas market.

  • Free
  • Skate rental
  • Open November–March

Frogner stadion

📍 Frogner

A big rink with a 400-metre track and a separate area for the public. Kirkens Bymisjon lends out skates and skating aids.

  • Free
  • Skates and skating aids to borrow

Valle Hovin

📍 Helsfyr

A big artificial ice rink by Intility stadium, with a bandy rink inside the oval. Public skating is free.

  • Free
  • Skate rental evenings and weekends in winter

❄️ Natural ice rinks – when the weather allows

The city makes natural ice rinks when it is cold enough. The ice depends on temperature and weather, so check before you go.

  • Bjerkedalen park
  • Ekeberg idrettspark
  • Grünerhagen

Source: Aktiv i Oslo

Tips for skating with young children

  • A skating aid (a penguin) or a chair to push makes it much easier for the youngest – Frogner stadion lends out skating aids.
  • A helmet, warm mittens and wool next to the skin are a good idea. It gets cold standing still on the ice.
  • The ice is resurfaced during the day, and rinks may close in snow or rain. Check before you go.

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Questions and answers

Which ice rinks in Oslo are free?

Spikersuppa in the centre, Frogner stadion and Valle Hovin are free for the public.

Where can you rent skates in Oslo?

Spikersuppa has skate rental, Valle Hovin rents skates in the evenings and at weekends in winter, and Kirkens Bymisjon lends skates and skating aids at Frogner stadion.

Is there an indoor ice rink in Oslo?

Oslo’s ice halls, like Jordal and Sonja Henie ishall, are mostly used by sports clubs and have little or no public skating. For families, the outdoor rinks are the best choice.

When do the rinks open?

The artificial ice rinks usually open in November–December and close around March. Spikersuppa is open November–March.