Day ticket for the Zollverein ice rink

Unique winter fun in a spectacular industrial setting
During the winter season, the Zollverein ice rink stretches 150 metres along the imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the coking plant. In the evening, an installation bathes it in atmospheric light and cosy stands in the winter village offer refreshments with hot drinks and snacks.

The day ticket includes a one-off visit to the Zollverein ice rink on the day booked during opening hours (excluding the ice disco). 

Please note: Online tickets can be booked up to two days in advance. After that, tickets are only available on the day at the ice rink ticket office.

Please note the different opening hours of the Zollverein ice rink before and during the Christmas holidays. 

Opening hours

5 to 22 December 2026

Mon–Fri 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., Sat 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.* and Sun 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

23 December 2026 to 6 January 2027

Mon–Fri and Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–10 p.m.*, on Boxing Day (26 December 2026) 1:00 p.m.-10:00p.m. and New Year's Day (1 January 2027) 1:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., closed on 24, 25 and 31 December 2026

* Ice disco on 12 December 2026 and 2 January 2027

On 12 December 2026 and 2 January 2027, the ice disco will take place from 8 p.m. to midnight; regular ice rink operations will end at 8 p.m.

Discounts

Discounts apply for

• Children up to 14 years, pupils
• Students and trainees
• Recipients of ALG I & II, social welfare and benefits under the USG
• Participants in the FSJ, FÖJ and BFD
• People with disabilities with a degree of disability of 50 or more (an accompanying person with the ‘B’ mark on their official ID card receives free admission)
• Members of the Gesellschaft der Freunde und Förderer der Stiftung Zollverein e.V. and the Essener Theaterring.

Proof by photo is required on site.

Closures

Due to external circumstances (weather), changes to skating times and the maximum number of visitors on the ice rink cannot be ruled out. Please check our website www.zollverein.de/Eisbahn and Facebookfor daily updates before your visit. In the event of persistent rain, storms or very warm temperatures, for example, the Zollverein ice rink must remain temporarily closed. If the event of the Zollverein ice rink being closed, tickets remain valid for the 2026/2027 season up to and including 6 January 2027.

Ice skates

Skates are available for hire in sizes 25 to 50. Hire costs €6 per pair (deposit required). The hire fee must be paid at the box office. Of course, you are also welcome to use your own skates on the ice rink. You can have your skates sharpened at the ice rink for €6 per pair. We cannot guarantee that the desired size will always be available for hire on site, so we recommend that you bring your own skates.

The purchase of an online ticket does not include skate hire.