# Winter ice skating events in the Netherlands

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/winter-ice-skating-events-in-the-netherlands
> Updated: 2026-10-25T09:35:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Various Dutch towns have announced or launched winter festivities and ice skating facilities for the 2026-2027 season.

In Kaatsheuvel and Heusden Vesting, preparations are underway for seasonal events. Kaatsheuvel’s Winterfestijn at Anton Pieckplein is scheduled from December 11, 2026, to January 3, 2027, featuring an ice rink with activities such as curling and disco skating. Heusden Vesting will host a sustainable ice rink at the Vismarkt from November 23 to December 6, offering low-cost entry and themed parties.

In Haarlem, the ‘IJSTIJD Haarlem’ event is set to run from December 12 to January 3 at the Lichtfabriek, utilizing an indoor rink in the monumental Turbinehal alongside a winter square. Meanwhile, Tolbert has opened a new 387-meter paved ice rink behind the CazemierBoerderij, designed to facilitate rapid ice surface creation during frost periods.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: New ice skating facilities open in Haarlem and Tolbert

New ice skating venues have opened in the Netherlands, featuring an indoor rink in Haarlem and a new paved facility in Tolbert designed for faster ice formation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-ice-skating-facilities-open-in-haarlem-and-tolbert

### 2026-10-04: Winter festivals and ice skating events announced in Kaatsheuvel and Heusden

Dutch towns Kaatsheuvel and Heusden Vesting are launching winter festivals featuring sustainable ice rinks, themed parties, and community activities.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/winter-festivals-and-ice-skating-events-announced-in-kaatsheuvel-and-heusden

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Cite as: Winter ice skating events in the Netherlands. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/winter-ice-skating-events-in-the-netherlands