New ice rink opens near the shores of Lake Balaton

Balatonfüred already had reason to be proud of its ice rink, but with these new additions, it can boast even more. The ice rink is undergoing a serious renovation and expansion, meaning that there’s even more chilled fun waiting for visitors and locals alike once the frost sets in. The ice rink is located at the waterfront so guests can not only have plenty of space for skating, but they can also enjoy the fantastic view.

The renewed ice rink of Balatonfüred will stretch on for a kilometer. Skaters can enjoy the beloved Zákony Street, and ice rinks will also be open to visitors on the Tagore promenade and Vitorlás Square. The three rinks will be connected by a new ice corridor that will make the ice rink system stand out in many aspects. The corridor will provide a separate lane for back and forth skating traffic and a terrific view of Lake Balaton.

Changes in the air

András Holczer, deputy major, said to balatonfured.hu that “the city has successfully operated the Zákonyi ice rink for years and we would like to extend the community space it has become. That’s why we’re providing a unique winter experience for the locals and visitors of the city. The new ice rink will be impressive, spectacular, and beloved.”

The new chilled experience with the three combined ice rinks will have around 1600 squaremetres for the skaters to explore. The facilities will include a buffet, warming area, rental tent and secure lockers. The rinks will also be able to host several icy sport, such as ice hockey and curling. Those who are a little bit unstable on their skates have nothing to fear, because there are also animal-shaped skating aids.