Vienna Ice Dream Attracted 770,000 Visitors in Anniversary Season

The 30th season of the Vienna Ice Dream ended yesterday evening, March 2nd. Since January 23rd, visitors have been able to enjoy the extensive area on the Rathausplatz and delight in the Vienna Ice Dream. The balance after 39 days of ice skating fun is impressive.

Numerous Innovations at the Vienna Ice Dream Attracted Visitors

For the first time, the area covered more than 10,000 square meters and offered numerous innovations, including a completely redesigned entrance area on Lichtenfelsgasse and a significantly expanded first floor. The new concept was very well received by visitors and brought a significant increase in guests to the Vienna Ice Dream. Despite a shortened duration of only 39 days, the Vienna Ice Dream even recorded more guests than the previous year: In total, around 770,000 visitors were counted in the past five and a half weeks. In 2024, when the event was open for 46 days, around 700,000 visitors attended the Vienna Ice Dream.

In addition to the attractive offerings, the increase in visitors was probably also due to the excellent weather: There was little to no precipitation, strong wind, and it was cold for a long time - ideal conditions for an enjoyable time at the Vienna Ice Dream, which did not have to be closed a single time this season due to storms or bad weather.

City of Vienna's School Initiative Used More

Particularly pleasing is the success of the free school initiative by the city of Vienna: With nearly 45,000 participating children and adolescents, significantly more are taking advantage of the offer. In 2024, around 40,000 children with their schools and kindergartens attended the Vienna Ice Dream, which corresponds to an increase of 13%. Overall, the Vienna Ice Dream was visited by nearly 2,000 Viennese school classes and kindergarten groups in the past season.

Mayor Ludwig Pleased with Visitor Numbers

"The Vienna Ice Dream is an event of international format and also has high social relevance. The city of Vienna thus provides a unique offer that benefits all Viennese and offers an attractive and cost-effective opportunity for physical activity during the cold season," emphasized Mayor Michael Ludwig.

Vienna Ice Dream 2026 from January 22 to March 8

Those who missed the Ice Dream season will have another opportunity next winter: The Ice Dream at the Christmas market kicks off, taking place from November 14 on an area of 3,000 square meters and remaining open until January 6, 2026. After a short conversion phase, the Vienna Ice Dream will then start its 31st season on January 22 and invites visitors until March 8, 2026, to one of the largest ice skating rinks in Europe.

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