With the onset of cold weather, residents of Krasnoyarsk can delight themselves with ice skating. Ice skating places are suitable not only for professionals, but also for beginners who are just learning to skate on ice. Ice skating is not only fun, but also allows you to develop all muscle groups and improve your health. The rating of the best ice rinks in Krasnoyarsk - paid and free - will help you choose the most suitable place for ice skating.
With the onset of frost, the ice skating season opens in Krasnoyarsk. In addition to indoor ice rinks, which operate all year round, residents and guests can enjoy ice skating in the open air. The beginning of the opening of the season is considered to be the end of November, but in some cases the season may open earlier, depending on weather conditions.
Among the ice skating areas there are free ones that are available to anyone, and paid ones. The latter types of skating rinks most often have artificial turf and are located in enclosed spaces. The entrance to the artificial rinks is paid, and you can also rent skates for adults and children at a paid ice rink.
In order to spend time actively, it is necessary, first of all, to prepare the main attribute of skating, these are skates. In specialized stores, there is a large list of skates of various types for both adults and children. Skates must be sharp, so it is recommended to sharpen them before the season starts.
Many people do not have special skating shoes available, so all ice rinks provide skate rental services. A specialist will help you choose the required size depending on the characteristics of a person's foot.
Also, the type of clothing while riding is of great importance. For comfort, you need to choose warm, but not too voluminous things. For beginners in skating and children, it is recommended to use special knee and head protectors.
A large number of ice skating grounds are opened in Krasnoyarsk every year. The sites are open until the end of February and the beginning of March, depending on weather conditions. Anyone can visit the ice cover and spend time not only interesting, but also with benefit.

There is a skating area near the stadium.The skating rink is open daily from 15.00 to 22.00. The administration of the ice cover offers services for sharpening skates that visitors brought with them, this service costs from 100 rubles.
The Central skating rink allows you to have fun with friends or organize family activities.

The ice rink is located near the Oktyabrsky Bridge and is the largest arena with an ice cover in terms of area. Special demarcations on the site make it possible to designate an area for skating with children, which makes the ice rink popular for families. There are warm changing rooms and toilets near the ice surface, and if desired, visitors can have a snack in a coffee shop and have fun with a large company.
The ice surface is considered one of the best, this is primarily due to the large area, which allows skating without obstacles and constraints.

Located near "Kamenka" at the Avangard stadium. It is distinguished by its large size, as well as by the fact that it is warm and cozy in additional storage rooms.
The skating rink is open from lunchtime until 22.00; there is a special section at the stadium where children are taught ice skating. If desired, specialists can work out individually with the child and teach various figures.
If necessary, you can use skate sharpening services or rent special skating shoes.

The ice cover is located at the Rassvet stadium. A small area of ice cannot accommodate a large number of people, so queues can form, but many skating enthusiasts will be able to ride in the open air. Dawn works daily from 12.00 to 22.00. This skating rink is most popular among residents of apartment buildings that are located around. Prices for going on the ice are affordable, there are discounts for children and elderly people.
Dawn also provides inexpensive skate sharpening services, the cost of such a service is 50 rubles.

The ice rink is located in the open air behind the Univers gymnasium. The ice cover is regularly renewed, so the ice quality is always at the highest level. In addition, visitors have the opportunity to use free warm toilets and changing rooms.
Guests of the site have the opportunity to have fun in a large company in a comfortable cafeteria.
Another advantage of the Univers ice rink is that visitors can skate for a long time without threading. When entering the ice, a one-time ticket is paid, which can last an unlimited time. The ice rink is open on weekdays from 18.00 to 22.00, on weekends the ice rink is open from 12.00 to 22.00.
This place becomes the most popular in the evening, most of the visitors want to ride under the starry sky.

Another popular ice spot in Krasnoyarsk is the area located in the central park. The skating rink is located not far from the park alleys and allows you not only to ride, but also to watch from the side, if you wish, for skating. Suitable for both beginners and experienced fans of this kind of active sport. The large area allows you to perform various figures on the ice without causing interference to others.
The area is illuminated in the evening, which makes skiing more attractive and unusual.

It is one of the most affordable ice running grounds. At the same time, the quality of the ice cover is good. Children under 7 years old and elderly people, with a pension certificate, use the free skiing service if they have their own sports equipment. Open every day except Monday.
Dawn on Vysotnaya is suitable for families with children.

The sports complex Arena Sever invites visitors to have fun on the ice surface. Tickets can be purchased at the box office located in the complex itself. Visitors can take advantage of comfortable large changing rooms, hot drinks and snacks.
Arena Sever has a small skating rink, however, despite its size, the ice rink attracts a large number of visitors. This is primarily due to the high quality of the ice cover and additional services, such as a warm changing room, comfortable observation rooms, and a large number of seating areas. The sports complex is located in an indoor area, where pleasant music is constantly played and additional lighting is turned on in the evening.
The complex is the most suitable venue for various ice competitions.

There is a skating rink on the territory of the Fanpark, which is open only in winter. The site can be visited on weekends or holidays. The rink has a high quality surface. Visitors can purchase a ticket at any ticket office in the park. Children under 7 years old admit free of charge, provided they are accompanied by an adult in non-slip shoes or with a ticket for an adult.
You can use free luggage storage, which begins to operate from the moment you enter the ice. For beginners who have never gone out on the ice, you can listen to the instruction of specialists who will tell you how to behave correctly and help you make the first test runs.
When renting skates, you must pay a deposit of 500 rubles, in case of damage to shoes, the deposit is not refundable.
| Name | Price | Skate rental | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | Children | ||
| Central | 100 rubles | 50 rubles | RUB 100 |
| Tatyshev Ice | 80 rubles | Up to 7 years free | RUB 100 |
| Vanguard | 90 rubles | 40 rubles | RUB 100 |
| Dawn | 50 rubles | 30 rubles | RUB 80 |
| Univers | 120 rubles | is free | 120 RUB |
| Ice rink in central park | 100 rubles | 50 rubles | RUB 80 |
| Dawn at Vysotnaya | 50 rubles | Up to 7 years old and pensioners free of charge | RUB 100 |
| Arena North | 120 rubles | 50 rubles | RUB 150 |
| Bobrovy Log | 110 rubles | 50 rubles | RUB 70 |
In winter, a large number of skiing areas open on the territory of Krasnoyarsk. Above is a list of the most popular skating spots. There are also a large number of small skating rinks, which also provide their services for everyone:
| Name | Price | Skate rental |
|---|---|---|
| Pervomaisky | 50 rubles, children free | not |
| Dream gardens | 220 rubles, children 100 rubles. | is free |
| Stadium Krasny Yar | 75 rubles, children 37 rubles. | not |
| Skating rink in Vetluzhanka | 50 rubles | RUB 80 |
| Ice rink on Kopylova | 80 rubles, children 50 rubles. | 125 RUB |
| Skating rink on the theater square | 100 rubles, children 50 rubles. | RUB 100 |
All ice rinks, which involve a massive visit, require a certain payment. Most of the best rated skating rinks allow children under 7 years old for free, as well as pensioners.
Free ice cover includes an ice rink in the Yuri Gagarin park, which is open every day. The skating rink is absolutely free for all ages, but you must have your own skates. There is no equipment rental on the site.
If you want to ride for free, you can use the public areas that are flooded in the school grounds of Krasnoyarsk in almost every district. Also some stadiums, which are managed by the city administration, will be covered with ice. The entrance to such ice surfaces is free. Skate rental is charged - 100 rubles per person.
When choosing a ski area, the question arises of where to go, to specialized arenas or to parks where ski areas are filled annually. Most of these places give you the opportunity to skate on ice for free using your own equipment. However, the following distinctive features should be highlighted between paid and free skating rinks in Krasnoyarsk:
Despite the large number of advantages of paid skiing areas, free areas are also never empty. Many people, despite their age, want to indulge in this sport.

For safety, you must follow the rules that will protect not only the skier from injury, but also those around him:
If you fall, you must try to get up as quickly as possible and move to a safe place. In case of injury, contact the rink staff or call for medical assistance.
A large number of special coatings, which open with the first frost in Krasnoyarsk, allow everyone to feel new impressions. Ice skating does not require a lot of experience, many people put on skates for the first time, but this does not prevent them from enjoying their time and visiting the ice rinks again throughout the season.