FROSTY FUN

Gliding into Eisbahn

Eisbahn outdoor ice skating in downtown Fredericksburg’s charming Marktplatz has been a cool part of the Christmas season in Fredericksburg and the Hill Country since 2008.

People from all over the Hill Country and even metropolitan areas come to Fredericksburg every Christmas season to enjoy this winter sport. Last year was the most successful year thus far.

The families at Heritage School in Fredericksburg manage, run and volunteer at Eisbahn every year. Without them, this great attraction wouldn’t be possible. A large part of the proceeds are donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (in honor of the efforts of the original founders of the rink) and this year, to Boys and Girls Club of Fredericksburg. In addition, Eisbahn contributes to need-based tuition assistance for qualifying families at Heritage School.

Eisbahn plays traditional Christmas music and upbeat seasonal music for skaters.

By Mia Church

They offer concessions including pizza, candy, soda and cocoa.

A $15 stamp pass (includes skate rental) is good for one day, and you may go in and out as needed. On Tuesdays, they offer a $10 rate for all-day skating. Eisbahn also offers 10-day passes for $135 which saves you $15. Gift passes can be purchased at the rink and are a great and unique stocking stuffer!

Outside of normal operating hours, the rink is available for party rental. The minimum charge is $350, which includes skating for up to 25 people and lasts for two hours. Once the rink opens to the public, you are welcome to continue skating.

Email eisbahn@heritageschool. org or call 830-997-6597 to reserve the rink.

The outdoor ice-skating rink is open daily through the first weekend in January.

It will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day but open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all guests and workers will be required to wear face masks. The rink is limited to 33 skaters at a time, and guests are asked to social distance. There will be hand sanitizer available, and workers will sanitize frequently touched surfaces.

If you go:

• WHERE: 100 block of W. Main St., Kinderhalle Pavilion, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 • WHEN: Daily through Jan. 3, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends; check Facebook for weekday hours, as these vary.