Groningen is covered in snow and the temperature has dropped considerably recently. Time to strap on the skates again and go ice-skating. Both in the city and the province, the frozen water is a great place to be. But beware, if your feet get wet the ice is not thick enough. Do you go for a classic round of skating or take your hockey stick for a game of ice hockey?
Skating spots in the city
In the Oosterpark district, there are several places to go. The various ponds on Gorechtkade are frozen over and firm enough to skate on, but are they too crowded? Then check whether the ice in the ponds of Oosterpark or Pioenpark is already thick enough. On Nassauplein in the Oranjewijk it is also time for skating fun. To put the place in a cosy atmosphere, local residents have put up cute lights. Or how about the Hamburger Pond in the Korreweg neighbourhood? This large pool of water has turned into a walhalla for skating enthusiasts due to the low temperatures. Of course, we shouldn't forget the Noorderplantsoen. Already a place to be anyway and in winter it has that extra something. Strap on your irons and go skimming on one of the ponds. And on the edge of the city is Zilvermeer, also known as Kardingerplas. Plenty of ice for everyone.
" 'Tie the irons under and glide across the ice' "
" 'FIND YOUR SKATING SPOT IN THE PROVINCE' "
Provincial fun on the ice
Of course, you can also find entertainment on ice outside the city. In the heart of Groningen's countryside. Sometimes you can go on the ice for free, other times for a fee. Feel free to check the website of the respective ice association. For instance, the local ice association has prepared the ice rink in Marum to welcome visitors again, while in the municipality of Stadskanaal, everyone can put on their skates and go skating at the ice rink in Musselkanaal. This rink has been in the same spot for years and is a household name in the region. In Aduard , too, Mother Nature has done her work well, resulting in a sleek ice rink. Finally, you can also skate a bit in Ezinge, under the smoke of the characteristic church. Plenty of space, plenty of spots!
