Freezing temperatures to skate on an ice rink or frozen lake
With the very, very cold temperatures this week and into the next (MétéoSuisse), take advantage of skating a lake, or just simply around the corner at the local rink! These seasonal ice-skating rinks are open during the winter months. Skates can be rented for a nominal charge and skating is usually free. Here are some (not all) but we can add to the list if you see one you would like to let us know about.
G E N E V A C A N T O N
** Centre sportif de la Vigne Blanche Bellevue
Ch. des Tuileries
1293 Bellevue (GE)
LINK
Skate rink: 22 November 2025 to 1 March 2026
There is a restaurant and snack bar, toilets, and skate rentals. Free entry.
** Patinoire de Carouge
Place Sardaigne
1227 Carouge
LINK
22 November 2025 through 1 March 2026
The rink is now covered to allow you to enjoy no matter the weather. The website lets you know when the ice rink is open and how busy it is. The adjoining Ice Bar serves drinks, crepes, fondue and more.
** Patinoire de Grand-Saconnex
Parc du Château Pictet
corner of route de Ferney / chemin du Pommier
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
079 958 84 48
LINK
Open 15 November 2025 through 1 March 2026
Open daily 9h-19h, Tuesday till 18h30, Friday till 20h, Saturday 11h-20h, Sunday 11h-19h. Price skate rental: Fr. 3.- cash only. Entry free. La Yourte aux fondues is open daily 10h-23h (reservations: 077 412 66 05).
** Patinoire du centre sportif de Meyrin
7-9, av. Louis-Rendu
1217 Meyrin (GE)
022 782 13 00
LINK
Open 3 November 2025 through 1 March 2026
Large open-air skating rink, skate rental (Fr. 3.-) and lessons available. Price: Fr. 6.50/adult, Fr. 2.50/child. Snack bar.
** Planete Charmilles
Patinoire de l’Europe
Behind Planète Charmilles
Promenade de l'Europe 11
1203 Genève
022 418 40 00
LINK
Open 18 October 2025 to 28 February 2026
Price skate rental: Fr. 2.- cash only. Entry free.
** Patinoire de Plan-les-Ouates
Ecole du Pré-du-Camp
9, rte des Chevaliers-de-Malte
1228 Plan-les-Ouates (GE)
LINK
9 November 2024 to 2 March 2025
840m2. Not only is the skating rink have free entry but they also rent the skates for free (with ID card). Snack bar.
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