Ice skating in Bern 2026/27: rinks, season and prices

In short

• Weyermannshaus: season from 3 October 2026 to 7 March 2027, two ice fields in the west of the city.
• Ka-We-De: season from 17 October 2026 to 7 March 2027, two ice fields next to the Dählhölzli zoo.
• PostFinance-Arena: season from 24 October 2026 to 28 February 2027, one outdoor field next to the stadium.
• Admission: adults CHF 8, children aged 6 to 16 CHF 3.80, if you live in the city of Bern.

The three city rinks

Ka-We-De stands for Kunsteisbahn und Wellenbad Dählhölzli (ice rink and wave pool Dählhölzli). In summer it is an open-air pool, in winter an ice rink. The site was built in 1932 and 1933 by the architects Rudolf von Sinner and Hans Beyeler and is a cultural property of national importance. From September 2024 to October 2026 the city renovated it for 59.4 million francs. The ice rink has been rebuilt, and heating now comes only from the waste heat of the ice production and a heat pump. More about its history is on the page Ka-We-De. Getting there: bus 19 to the stop “Ka-We-De”.

Weyermannshaus is busy: in the 2025/26 season more than 115 000 visitors came. There is a hockey field and a public skating field, and you can hire skates and skating aids. Getting there: tram 7 or 8 or S-Bahn to “Europaplatz” and a short walk, or bus 27 to “Weyermannshaus Bad”. In summer the Weyermannshaus open-air pool is open here.

PostFinance-Arena: the outdoor field next to the ice hockey stadium on Mingerstrasse is open for free skating in winter. Free ice hockey is allowed on Saturdays from 9 to 11.30 am and from 7 to 10 pm, and on Sundays from 9 to 11 am. On the same street, at BERNEXPO, the Bärner Bier Rundi takes place on 13 and 14 November 2026, for adults from 18.

Bundesplatz: From 12 December 2026 (from 5 pm) to 13 February 2027 there is also a private ice rink on the Bundesplatz. It is open daily from 11 am to 10 pm, and entry is free. Renting skates costs CHF 10, for children aged 5 to 15 CHF 7, plus a CHF 20 deposit (kunsteisbahnbundesplatz.ch).

Prices

Single admission is the same at all three city rinks:

• Adults: CHF 8, if you do not live in the city of Bern CHF 9
• Recipients of AHV and IV (state old-age and disability insurance), students and apprentices up to 25: CHF 6.40, otherwise CHF 7.20
• Children aged 6 to 16: CHF 3.80, otherwise CHF 4.30
• Families: the third and every further child is free if at least one parent comes along.
• Watching is free.

For hired skates at the Ka-We-De you pay a deposit of 20 francs, or you leave an ID. Ten-visit passes, season tickets and prices with the KulturLegi card are on the Sportamt's price list.

Tips for your visit

• Check first: training sessions, matches and the weather change the times. The Sportamt asks you to look at the occupancy plan before every visit.
• Ice breaks: at the Ka-We-De the ice is cleaned every day from 12 to 12.30 pm and from 5 to 5.30 pm, on Sundays from 3.30 to 4 pm.
• With a wheelchair: Ka-We-De and Weyermannshaus are wheelchair accessible. Thanks to the Cerebral foundation, an ice glider for people in wheelchairs is available there free of charge.
• Groups and school classes register at the ticket office in advance.
• Warming up: Ka-We-De and Weyermannshaus have their own restaurant. You can find warm places that are open to everyone with Kühl & warm. More ideas for the cold season are in the article A winter day in Bern.

Sources: Sportamt Bern, Kunsteisbahn Ka-We-De; Kunsteisbahn Weyermannshaus; Kunsteisbahn PostFinance-Arena; Wiedereröffnung Ka-We-De. Read on 4 November 2026. The Sportamt's information always applies.