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Kunsteisbahn Engelmann

Kunsteisbahn Engelmann is an open-air artificial ice rink in Vienna's Hernals district that offers public skating, courses and skate rental.

Kunsteisbahn Engelmann operates in the City ice rinks segment.

Type: place · Updated September 2026

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Kunsteisbahn Engelmann: Disambiguation

Kunsteisbahn Engelmann is not an indoor ice hall. Kunsteisbahn Engelmann is not a natural ice pond. Kunsteisbahn Engelmann is not a temporary winter market rink. Kunsteisbahn Engelmann is not the Wiener Eislauf-Verein rink at Heumarkt.

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Kunsteisbahn Engelmann: Core Facts

Entity type
Open-air artificial ice rink (source)
Founded
1868 by Eduard Engelmann senior (source)
Public access since
1873, against an entry fee (source)
World first
First open-air artificial ice rink, opened 10 November 1909 (source)
Ice area
3,000 m2 since 1932 (source, )
Address
Syringgasse 6-14, 1170 Vienna (entrance Jörgerstraße 26 before the Second World War) (source)
Setting
Rooftop of a shopping centre in Hernals (source, )
War damage and reopening
Destroyed by bombs in 1944/45, limited operation resumed in 1946 (source)
Adult admission
From EUR 10 (2025/26 season) (source, )
Youth admission
From EUR 8 for under-18s (2025/26 season) (source, )
On-site services
Skate shop for purchase and rental (source, )
Regular programme
Weekly open-air ice disco and women-only skating days (source, )
Contact
+43 1 405 14 25, [email protected] (source, )
Notable skaters trained here
Karl Schäfer and Emmy Putzinger (source)
Coordinates
48.2192401, 16.338172 (source, )
Google Maps place ID
ChIJbQHPYdwHbUcRoYFIQ-cT7AA (source, )
Google Maps CID
66449978490913185 (source, )
Google Maps rating
3.8 / 5 (850 reviews) (source)
Visitor note (Google Maps)
I especially liked the ICE Freestylers and the figure skaters!! (source)
Visitor note original (Google Maps)
Besonders gut gefallen mir die ICE Freestyler und die Eiskunstläufer!! (source)
Verified
2026-09-24

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Kunsteisbahn Engelmann: Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this rink historically significant?

Kunsteisbahn Engelmann opened the world's first open-air artificial ice rink on 10 November 1909, on a skating site that had existed since 1868.

How much does entry cost?

In the 2025/26 season, Kunsteisbahn Engelmann charged from EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 8 for young people up to 17, the highest entry level among Vienna's main rinks.

How big is the ice?

Kunsteisbahn Engelmann has measured 3,000 m2 since 1932, half the surface of the club rink at Heumarkt but with a rooftop view over Hernals.

Do you need your own skates?

No. Kunsteisbahn Engelmann runs a skate shop on site where equipment can be bought or hired.

Is there an evening programme?

Kunsteisbahn Engelmann holds a weekly open-air ice disco, plus days reserved for women only.

What do Google Maps visitors say about Kunsteisbahn Engelmann?

Kunsteisbahn Engelmann visitors on Google Maps often mention: "I especially liked the ICE Freestylers and the figure skaters!!"

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