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Where are public ice skating sessions held at ice rinks in the Helsinki metropolitan area during the 2025-2026 season?
Public ice skating sessions open to everyone are organized at ice rinks in Helsinki and the capital region. Pienten Helsinki brings together tips for public skating sessions at ice rinks in one article. Public skating sessions are free for visitors.
Article updated 8.2.2026. Note! Changes to the sessions!
Please note, however, that weekly changes are possible, so the latest information should ALWAYS be checked from the ice rink's booking calendar or by calling the ice rink.
Herttoniemi Ice Rink
Abraham Wetterin tie 1, 00810 Helsinki
tel. 0400 149 459
Herttoniemi Ice Rink's autumn 2025 public skating sessions begin in week 34, i.e., Tuesday 19.8.2025.
- Tuesdays 2-3 PM (sticks allowed, rink 1)
- Tuesdays 2:15-3:15 PM (stick-free session, rink 2)
- Sundays 9:30-10:30 AM (no sticks)
- Sundays 10:30-11:30 AM (sticks allowed)
More detailed weekly information can be found in the ice skating session booking calendar.
Pirkkola Ice Rink
Plotinrinne 8, 00630 Helsinki
Pirkkola Ice Rink public skating sessions are held from 13.8.2025-26.4.2026
- Wednesdays 2:45 PM-4:15 PM (no sticks)
- Saturdays 9:15-11:15 AM (sticks allowed)
- Sundays 9:15-11:15 AM (no sticks)
More detailed information can be found on the City of Helsinki website.
Myllypuro Ice Rink
Ratasmyllynkuja, 00900 Helsinki
Myllypuro Ice Rink's autumn 2025 public skating session begins from 4.9.2025.
- Thursdays 1-2:30 PM (no sticks).
More detailed information can be found on Myllypuro Ice Rink's website.
Vuosaari Ice Rink
Pallokuja 6, 00980 Helsinki
tel. 050 552 2011
Vuosaari Ice Rink's autumn 2025 public skating session begins on 7.9.2025.
- Sundays 8:00-9:00 AM
More detailed weekly information can be found in the ice skating session booking calendar.
Paloheinä Ice Rink
Pakilantie 122, 00670 Helsinki
tel. 050 444 6413
Paloheinä Ice Rink's autumn 2025 public skating sessions begin on 4.9.2025.
- Thursdays 2-3 PM (no sticks)
- Thursdays 2-3 PM (sticks allowed)
More detailed weekly information can be found in the ice skating session booking calendar.
Malmi Ice Rink
Talttakuja 6, 00700 Helsinki
tel. 050 444 6414
Malmi Ice Rink is closed.
Kivikko Ice Rink
Savikiekontie 4, 00940 Helsinki
Kivikko Ice Rink's autumn 2025 public skating sessions begin on 5.9.2025.
- Fridays 1-2 PM (no sticks)
More detailed weekly information can be found in the ice skating session booking calendar.
Update 8.2.2026:
Espoo ice rinks have extra public skating sessions during school winter break week!
Espoo:
Matinkylä Ice Sports Center Ilmatar I
Matinkylä Ice Sports Center Ilmatar I public skating session is held from 17.8.2025-16.5.2026.
- Sundays 8-11 AM
More detailed weekly information can be found in the Ice Sports Center booking calendar.
Matinkylä Ice Sports Center Ilmatar II
Matinkylä Ice Sports Center Ilmatar II public skating session is held from 18.8.2025-17.5.2026.
- Mondays 2:15-3:15 PM (stick-free)
- Wednesdays 1:45-2:45 PM (stick-free)
More detailed weekly information can be found in the Ice Sports Center booking calendar.
Matinkylä Ice Sports Center Ilmatar III
Matinkylä Ice Sports Center Ilmatar III public skating session is held from 18.8.2025-22.5.2026.
- Mondays 2-3 PM (stick session)
- Thursdays 1-2 PM (stick session)
- Fridays 2-3 PM (no sticks)
More detailed weekly information can be found in the Ice Sports Center booking calendar.
Espoo: Laaksolahti Sports Park Practice Ice Rink
Laaksolahti Sports Park Practice Ice Rink public skating session is held from 15.8.2025-22.5.2026.
- Fridays 2-3 PM (stick session)
More detailed weekly information can be found in the Laaksolahti Practice Ice Rink booking calendar.
Update 8.2.2026:
Vantaa ice rinks have extra public skating sessions during school winter break week!
Vantaa: Myyrmäki Ice Rink
Raappavuorentie 10
01600 Vantaa
Myyrmäki Ice Rink public skating sessions are held from 1.9.2025 - 26.4.2026
Myyrmäki Ice Rink 1
- Mondays 1-2 PM (relaxed skating)
(no session 13.10.2025, 16.2.2026, 6.4.2026)
Myyrmäki Ice Rink 2
- Mondays 1-2 PM (stick session)
(no session 6.4.2026) - Sundays 12:30-1:30 PM (no sticks)
(no session 7.9.-12.10.2025, 14.12.2025, 5.4.2026, 12.4.2026, 19.4.2026)
More detailed information on the City of Vantaa website.
Vantaa: Tikkurila Ice Rink
Läntinen Valkoisenlähteentie 54
01300 Vantaa
Tikkurila Arena
Tikkurila Arena public skating sessions are held from 13.10.2025 - 26.4.2026.
- Thursdays 1-2 PM (relaxed skating session)
(no session 16.10.2025, 25.12.2025, 1.1.2026, 5.2.2026, 9.2.2026) - Sundays 10:30-11:30 AM (no sticks)
(no session 9.11.2025, 28.12, 1.2.2025, 15.2.2026, 5.4.2026, 12.4.2026, 19.4.2026, 26.4.2026)
Tikkurila Practice Rink
Tikkurila Practice Rink public skating sessions are held from 1.9.2025 - 26.4.2026
- Mondays 1-2 PM (stick session)
(no session 6.4.2025)
More detailed information on the City of Vantaa website.
Update 8.2.2026:
Kerava Ice Rink has extra public skating sessions during school winter break week!
Kerava: Kerava Ice Rink
Kerava Ice Rink public skating sessions are held from 5.8.2025 - 19.4.2026
Public skating sessions at Kerava Ice Rink:
- Tuesdays 2–3 PM (stick session – helmet use is mandatory)
- Thursdays 2–3 PM
- Saturdays 12-1 PM
- Sundays 11 AM-12 PM
More detailed information on Kerava Ice Rink's website.
Ice skating outdoors
At many Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa artificial and natural ice rinks, you can go skating again during the winter season 2025-2026 weather permitting! Current information about rink conditions can be found in the Ulkoliikunta.fi service.
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