Bruges Winter Glow Ice Rink
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The Bruges Winter Glow ice rink is a covered rink in the Koning Albert I-park, open 10:00–22:00 daily from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, and it suits families who want skating that a rainy day won't cancel. Tickets cost €9 a person in 2026 with under-3s free, and the page lists no skate hire price.
Dates and hours
- November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Date rule: fri-before totensonntag .. 1st-sun 01
Hours · Mon–Sun 10:00–22:00
- Dec 24, 2026 · 10:00–17:30
- Dec 25, 2026 · 12:00–22:00
- Dec 31, 2026 · 10:00–17:30
- Jan 1, 2027 · 12:00–22:00
Bruges sets up its rink under a roof in the Koning Albert I-park for the first time in 2026, as part of the Winter Glow programme. The park lies between 't Zand and the station, so you can skate before or after a train. The IJsgloed winter bar overlooks the ice for anyone who would sooner watch with a drink.
Adults and children pay the same €9, and groups of ten or more pay €8 each. Visit Bruges takes Bancontact, Payconiq or cash at the rink.
Worth knowing
- On 24 and 31 December the rink closes at 17:30.
- On Christmas Day and New Year's Day it opens at 12:00 and runs to 22:00.
Quick answers about Bruges Winter Glow Ice Rink
How much is the ice rink in Bruges?
The Bruges Winter Glow ice rink costs €9 a person in 2026, for adults and children alike. Children up to 3 skate free, and groups of ten or more pay €8 each.
Is the Bruges ice rink covered?
Yes. Visit Bruges describes the 2026 rink in the Koning Albert I-park as covered.
Is the Bruges ice rink open on Christmas Day?
Yes. The Bruges rink opens 12:00–22:00 on 25 December 2026 and on 1 January 2027.
When is Bruges Winter Glow Ice Rink?
Bruges Winter Glow Ice Rink takes place a covered rink in the Koning Albert I-park from the Friday before Totensonntag to the first Sunday of January, open 10:00–22:00. The next dates we have are November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027, confirmed.