Spectacular Ice Rinks
Now the Northern hemisphere has entered its midwinter and the dark nights have consumed the daylight, it's the perfect time to have a look around for something to occupy the family over the festive season. Outdoor Ice Rinks have become de rigeur in many places - it is no longer a surprise to come across one on a visit to a new town or city. But have you ever given any thought to which one you shouldn't miss??? Well here's a few!!!!
NEW YORK - in my view, the best place in the world to skate must be the Rockerfella Centre, New York. New Yorkers have a special enthusiasm for Christmas and all that is special about this time of year. The city is on fire with the magic of winter wonderland - nothing beats the lights, the carols, the decorations, the snow and the crowds. The Rink is just the icing on the cake!
LONDON - now for plain good old British class, try the Festive Ice Rink outside Somerset House in London. It gets more imaginative every year and is spectacular with the splendor of Somerset House as the backdrop and a Christmas tree decorated by Tiffany and Co.. This year join in with Party Club Nights on ice with Guest DJs providing the music as well as late-night torchlit sessions.
LAPLAND, SWEDEN - why not try one of Sweden's best kept secrets - the Ice Rink at the River Torne in Jukkasjarvi, Lapland. It's a frozen river and the ice is so clear - while you're at it checkout the Icehotel next to the rink. The scenery is from a perfect winter setting of ice and forests, huskies and mystical Scandinavian countryside - just add the Northern Lights and you are in heaven but this time, a heaven on earth.
INZELL, GERMANY - if you enjoy skating surrounded by alpine mountains, this could be your perfect choice - the Eisstadion Ice Rink in Inzell. Whilst it was a speed skating venue, it is now open to the public and a perfect winter setting.
MOSCOW - this city, of course, has one of the most famous outdoor rinks in the world - Gorky Parks Ice Rink upon which the whole of Moscow descends. You could brave the Sunday Ice Rink Disco which begins at 6pm and dance the night away.
YOSEMITE PARK, CALIFORNIA - not to be out done, down below mighty Half Dome and El Capitan is a purpose built Ice Rink in this huge National Park. Skate beneath the dark starry skies of California and loose yourself in the magic.
Other places with great rinks: Paris, Berlin (with Christmas Market) and Helsinki.
NEW YORK - in my view, the best place in the world to skate must be the Rockerfella Centre, New York. New Yorkers have a special enthusiasm for Christmas and all that is special about this time of year. The city is on fire with the magic of winter wonderland - nothing beats the lights, the carols, the decorations, the snow and the crowds. The Rink is just the icing on the cake!
LONDON - now for plain good old British class, try the Festive Ice Rink outside Somerset House in London. It gets more imaginative every year and is spectacular with the splendor of Somerset House as the backdrop and a Christmas tree decorated by Tiffany and Co.. This year join in with Party Club Nights on ice with Guest DJs providing the music as well as late-night torchlit sessions.
LAPLAND, SWEDEN - why not try one of Sweden's best kept secrets - the Ice Rink at the River Torne in Jukkasjarvi, Lapland. It's a frozen river and the ice is so clear - while you're at it checkout the Icehotel next to the rink. The scenery is from a perfect winter setting of ice and forests, huskies and mystical Scandinavian countryside - just add the Northern Lights and you are in heaven but this time, a heaven on earth.
INZELL, GERMANY - if you enjoy skating surrounded by alpine mountains, this could be your perfect choice - the Eisstadion Ice Rink in Inzell. Whilst it was a speed skating venue, it is now open to the public and a perfect winter setting.
MOSCOW - this city, of course, has one of the most famous outdoor rinks in the world - Gorky Parks Ice Rink upon which the whole of Moscow descends. You could brave the Sunday Ice Rink Disco which begins at 6pm and dance the night away.
YOSEMITE PARK, CALIFORNIA - not to be out done, down below mighty Half Dome and El Capitan is a purpose built Ice Rink in this huge National Park. Skate beneath the dark starry skies of California and loose yourself in the magic.
Other places with great rinks: Paris, Berlin (with Christmas Market) and Helsinki.
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