The most famous skating rinks in the world the size of which will surprise you. Photo

Every winter, all major cities and towns become centers of Christmas atmosphere. Decorated Christmas trees appear in the central squares, and numerous ice rinks open in different districts. OBOZREVATEL will tell you about 5 most famous of them.

New York's Wollman Rink (USA)

If you have never been to Manhattan, you will still recognize this skating rink out of thousands of similar ones. It was here that the hero of the movie Home Alone 2 tried to escape from robbers. Although this location was shown quite often in other Christmas movies too. The vast area surrounded by skyscrapers and trees evokes the most wonderful feelings for everyone who has skated here at least once. Since 1949, there hasn't been a single winter when a real New Year's Eve carnival hasn't been organized here.

Vienna Ice World, Austria

This name of the rink is absolutely justified. Vienna's main square is covered with ice during the holidays and becomes a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Everyone comes here not only to enjoy skating, mulled wine, and various shows, but also to take amazing photos against the backdrop of the lantern-lit City Hall.

Weissensee Lake in the Gailtal Alps (Austria)

Another Austrian ice rink stands out among the others in our selection. The fact is that it is not located in the middle of the city, but far from any settlement. However, tourists still come here to see the giant ice arena, which is more than 6.5 square kilometers in size. You can take a good speed here. And there is plenty of room for training.

The Eiffel Tower Ice Skating Rink, Paris (France)

If you are lucky enough to attend the opening of the Eiffel Tower ice rink, you will be able to skate at a height of 57 meters. This interesting and unusual tradition of pouring ice on one of the floors of the symbol of Paris appeared in 1969. However, although it is not done every season, it causes a real splash among tourists.

The Rideau Canal in Ottawa (Canada)

The longest ice rink in the world stretches across the Canadian capital. Stalls with street food, hot drinks, and mulled wine are set up along the ice road, and musicians play and organize various shows. At this time, hundreds, if not thousands, of locals and foreigners are traveling along the Rideau Canal. You can skate around almost the entire old center of Ottawa.