Rating of the best ice rinks in Nizhny Novgorod 2022 - free and paid

Ice skating is one of the most accessible sports. With the advent of ice rinks in almost all shopping centers and sports complexes, even in hot summers, it is easy to feel the icy coolness. You don’t need to buy special equipment for such a hobby, everything you need is easy to rent. This article will tell you where to feel like a figure skating star in Nizhny Novgorod.

Tips for beginner skaters

If you are planning your first trip to the skating rink, you should follow a few mandatory points:

• get enough sleep

If you have not had a good rest, it is better to postpone the knowledge of ice art. All day long you will think about a pillow and a blanket, not about the instructor's stories.

• Take with you someone who is already familiar with ice

Firstly, in a friendly company, any business is done twice as fast and better, and secondly, a friend who is firmly on his feet is worth its weight in gold at the rink.

• Choose comfortable clothes

It is uncomfortable to be in clothes that are uncomfortable, and in a familiar environment, to say nothing of meeting with ice.

• Take your time

It is better to go a few circles along the side. Confidence will increase, and injuries will be much less.

• Choose your skate size

It is better to take a size larger, you still have to wear socks. Laces should always be tied, and it is better to seek help from professionals, these are not sneakers, there are certain subtleties in lacing skates.

• Do not be afraid

Everything will work out. Let not the first time, but confidence and skill will come with time. Even famous figure skaters used to timidly step along the side.
Good luck with the ice!

Rating of popular ice rinks in Nizhny Novgorod

Let's move on to the list of ice rinks that are popular with residents of Nizhny Novgorod. Below are more details about each one.

14th place - Skating rink in the sanatorium of the All-Union Central Council of Trade Unions

When you want to leave the city with the whole family, there is no better place than the All-Union Central Council of Trade Unions sanatorium. In winter, there is a free outdoor skating stadium. There are many coniferous trees around, and it is especially easy to breathe there. The size of the area for skiing is not too large, but you can ride comfortably.

Skating shoes can be rented at a cost of 100 rubles per hour.

• You can ride for free;
• Outdoors.

• Low quality ice.

13th place - Skating rink Northern Lights in the park. The 1 of May

Large area for outdoor skiing surrounded by trees in the park. During winter walks, you can have fun and actively relax on the territory of the outdoor skating rink.

Paid entrance. Children under seven years old can ride for 100 rubles. For older children and adults, entrance to the territory without a time limit will cost 50 rubles more.

You can rent skates for 150 rubles.

Without skates, you will have to pay 30 rubles for entry.

Mass skating is carried out from Monday to Thursday.

• Big square;
• Fresh air.

• Paid entry.

12th place - "Russian Ice" site in the Kultury Park

A covered playground in Sormovsky Park is waiting for visitors every day, seven days a week. For children and those who are just starting to master the ice, there are convenient holders in the form of cubs and penguins to avoid falls.

The attendants at Sormovsky Park are very polite, they will always help you choose ski shoes and give you answers to any questions.

It is possible to rent skiing shoes only by leaving a passport at the checkout as a deposit.

Skating schedule:
Mon 14:00-17:30, 18:00-22:00;
Tue 10:00-18:30, 20:30-22:00;
Wed 11:45-17:00;
Thu 10:00-18:30, 21:00-22:00;
Fri 12:00-16:00, 17:30-18:30, 20:00-22:00;
Sat 12:00-17:30, 18:00-22:00;
Sun 13:00-17:30, 18:00-22:00

Entrance fee - 200 rubles per person. Skate rental: 150 rubles.

Payment is made only on the card of the Sormovsky park.

• For beginners, there are "bears" for support on the ice.

• The small size of the rink;
• The ice is not very good quality.

11th place - Ice rink at the Trud Stadium

A place for skiing with a long history is ready to accept visitors up to seven years old for free. From the age of seven you will have to pay a fee - 60 rubles. An adult ticket is a little more expensive - from 140 rubles.

Skate rental is paid, from 150 rubles.

The skating rink was closed for reconstruction for a long time, but in 2022 it will work again. Mass skating is carried out on weekends, for people of all ages.

• Music;
• Ice quality;
• Buffet.

• Difficulties with scheduling.

10th place - LedOK site on Zarechka

Indoor spacious ice rink with a large area and regularly polished ice. For toddlers and beginner skaters, there is a large selection of support figures to get more confident on the ice.

There is an instructor, and if you wish, you can start learning professionally, under the strict supervision of a specialist.

After skiing, there is an opportunity to have a tasty snack in a cafe and leave personal belongings in a safe locker.

When you rent skates at the checkout, be sure to leave your passport as a deposit.

Paid entrance. For a session of 45 minutes you need to pay 200 rubles. Children under eight years of age do not pay admission.

Ski shoes rental - from 150 rubles.

• Big square;
• You can learn to ride with a coach;
• Buffet;
• Modern toilet.

• Only direct sharpening of skates;
• Short session for skiing - 45 minutes.

9th place - Skating rink Coil

If you want to teach your kid to ride on their own, the best place in Nizhny Novgorod is Coil. The place is equipped with a special fenced area for training small children so that they can hold on by themselves and no one interferes with them.

A cozy buffet will allow you to drink a cup of coffee with a cake and subdue your appetite that has run wild in the air. Cheerful music will set you in the right mood and cheer up even the saddest skaters. Comfortable toilets and changing rooms will allow you to put yourself in order and change clothes calmly.

On weekdays, the Coil is waiting for guests from 11 am to 9 pm. On weekends, it opens an hour earlier - at 10 am.

Children under eight years old with their own set of ski shoes are admitted free of charge. With rental - 180 rubles.

For adults - the price is the same without skate rental and one hundred rubles more, including rental.

• Buffet;
• Music;
• Comfortable dressing room;
• For beginners, figures are holders;
• Sharpening skates.

• Lots of people on weekends.

8th place - Skating rink in the House of Trade Unions

The Palace of Sports of Trade Unions has a spacious indoor ice rink for people of all ages.

On holidays, various contests and games are often held, in which a professional photographer works. The finished photos are then uploaded to the official group of the sports complex in social networks, where everyone can save their favorite pictures.

In front of the Sports Palace there is a rather impressive parking lot, where there is always a place, even with heavy attendance on weekends.

Supporting figures of funny animals will cheer up both kids - figure skaters and their parents.It won't be scary to ride.

Entrance fee - from 199 rubles per person. Children under 8 years old visit for free, skate rental - from 150 rubles.

• Spacious parking;
• Entertainment;
• Contests;
• The photographer works;
• Ice quality.

• The toilet is inconveniently located;
• The staff is inappropriate in communication.

7th place - Skating rink in the Sports Complex. V. S. Konovalenko

Polite and friendly staff cheers you up and sets you in a festive mood. A cozy cafe with a festive design will allow you to relax after skiing with a cup of fragrant hot chocolate. For a quick snack in the lobby there are several machines with sweets.

The wardrobe is large, heated and spacious. Parking is ready to accommodate a large number of guests.

Skate sharpening is professional here, as hockey players train on the territory of the Sports Palace.

Mass skating takes place on Friday from 8 pm and on Saturday from 9 pm.

Entrance ticket costs from 250 rubles, rental and sharpening of skates - a hundred rubles less.

• Friendly service;
• Cozy cafe;
• Machines with drinks and sweets;
• Quality ice;
• Spacious wardrobe;
• Large parking lot;
• Professional skate sharpening.

• The cash register is located very far from the entrance.

6th place - A place for skiing in the sports and recreation complex Meshchersky

At this rink, the safety and comfort of visitors is valued above all else, and therefore a restriction is introduced for mass skating - no more than 155 people can be on the ice at the same time. That is why skating takes place in a calm atmosphere and without injuries.

Individual lessons with an instructor are possible.

If the visitor is tired and wants to relax, the stands are open and you can sit down. In a spacious wardrobe there are always places and large mirrors, you can tidy up the appearance.

Parking is designed for a large number of guests and is conveniently located.
A buffet with a stylish interior and delicious coffee will fill you with strength and push you to new achievements.

Ice shoes are rented only on the security of a passport.

Mass skating takes place from 10 am to 11 am on weekdays, and on Sunday from 20:00 to 22:00.
Admission for children under 8 years old is free. Adults can buy a ticket for 199 rubles, teenagers under 18 can enter for 150 rubles.

Children from large and low-income families can get in for free, with a subscription.

• There are classes with a trainer;
• Buffet;
• Good ice;
• Large wardrobe;
• Spacious parking;
• Large area for skiing.

• Not detected.

5th place - Skating rink in the health complex Zarechye

The wellness center hosts classes with a coach who helps little skaters feel more confident on the ice. For beginners, a separate part on the ice is fenced, so no one will stop them from studying and training.

Musical accompaniment at a high level - not a single visitor will be left with a bad mood.
During the holidays, competitions and entertainment with animators are held.

Near the sports complex there is a spacious parking lot, there are almost always free places. You can safely come by car without worrying that you will have to circle for a long time, looking for where to park.

Kids under seven years old can ride for free, children under 15 years old - for 150 rubles, and adults will pay 100 rubles more for a ticket.

Skates can be rented for 155 rubles for adults, and 100 rubles for a child under 15 years old.

• A separate part is allocated for beginners;
• Good music;
• Comfortable modern dressing room.

• There is no medical room;
• A lot of people.

4th place - Ice rink in the RIO Trade and Entertainment Center

In 2022, a rare shopping center does not have an ice rink in its area. This is due to the fact that in the modern rhythm of life you need to be in time for shopping and relax on the weekends. Most often, these two things have to be combined. And here entertainment centers come to the rescue - first, parents will run to the shops, and then you can go for a ride!

In "Rio" artificial smooth ice, skating is fun and comfortable. All your belongings can be safely left in the storage lockers. In front of the shopping center there is a huge parking lot, there is enough space for all guests.

Music allows you not only to ride, but also sets you in a festive mood. The coffee shop nearby smells of fragrant cappuccino so that you won’t want to leave for a long time.

On weekends, you can ride at a price: from 200 rubles for adults (without ice shoes rental), and for 250 rubles with rental. Children under 15 years old - 120 rubles without skate rental and from 200 with skate rental.

We have professional skate sharpening.

The price is for a 60 minute session.

• Lots of lockers for things;
• Quality ice;
• Funny music;
• Children's sizes of skates from the 26th;
• Sharpening skates.

• Children under the age of 10 cannot go on the ice without adults.

3rd place - Skating rink in the shopping center "Mega"

The bronze medalist of the rating is also in the entertainment center. "Mega" is in many cities, and in each of them its view on New Year's holidays is simply wonderful.In the middle of the ice they put a decorated Christmas tree and immediately there is a feeling of a New Year's fairy tale.

The main thing to note is that Mega has a very large size range of skates. The right size is sure to be found.

There are professional classes under the supervision of an instructor, and more than a dozen kids have already started skating thanks to sensitive coaching support. The staff at Mega is polite and friendly, they will always prompt, help and explain all the exciting moments.

While the kids are mastering figure skating, mothers can watch their progress sitting at the tables of the food court located around the perimeter of the rink.

Children over seven years old and adults can ride for a price of 350 rubles, including skate rental.
If you have your own skates, the cost is reduced to 250 rubles for an hour and a half.
Those who are not yet seven years old pay 150 rubles for a ticket.

Skate sharpening is professional and costs 100 rubles.
Located in the Nizhny Novgorod region, in the village of Fedyakovo, shopping center MEGA

• Large selection of skates for hire;
• Tables around the skating rink for watching children;
• Friendly staff;
• Lessons with an instructor.

• No supporting figures for beginners and children.

2nd place - Skating rink on Rozhdestvenskaya street

The silver medalist of the rating is located on Rozhdestvenskaya Street. The skating rink is outdoors. Artificial ice is used - this is an excellent solution when the temperature outside is above zero.

There are a lot of eateries and cafes around the place for skiing, so when you have an appetite from outdoor activities, you can have a quick and tasty snack.

Cheerful music does not stop all the time, and for little skaters there are supporting figures in the form of animals.

If you have your own skates, you can skate for free.Rental is also inexpensive - the cost is only 200 rubles for a three-hour session.

The skating rink is open and waiting for guests daily from 10 am to 8 pm.

It is located on Markin Square in Nizhny Novgorod - it will be easy to find.

• Free entry with your own skates;
• Pure ice;
• Big square;
• Musical accompaniment.

• Many people.
• Few benches to change shoes.

1st place - Playground at the Dynamo stadium

The winner of the rating is located at the Dynamo stadium - this is a large, comfortable place for skiing in the city center.

The area is impressive, there is enough space for all visitors. The background music is not annoying, but only uplifting.

The ice is smooth, clean and without cracks. For beginners, there are additional bumpers and figures for support - you can confidently step on the ice without fear of injury.

The ticket price is very democratic - 100 rubles for adults without skate rental, and with rental - the cost will increase to 200 rubles. Children under seven years old do not pay a ticket, and schoolchildren under 12 pay only 50 rubles. The riding session is one hour.

• Ice quality;
• Square;
• Price;
• Music background.

• Not detected.

Characteristics

The main data for comparison are collected in the table below to make the choice easier:

Name	Session cost	rental	Weekend
In the sanatorium of the All-Union Central Council of Trade Unions	is free	100 r/hour	No
Northern lights	from 100 r.	150 r.	No
Russian ice	200 r.	150 r.	No
At the stadium Trud	60-150 rubles	150 r.	No
LedOK	200 r.	150 r.	No
Coil	180-270 rubles	100 r.	No
At the Palace of Sports of Trade Unions	200 r.	150 r.	No
At the Konovalenko Sports Palace	250 r.	150r.	No
In the Meshchersky complex	150-200 r.	150 r.	No
In the Zarechie complex	150-250 r.	150 r.	No
in the shopping center Rio	200-250 r.	150 r.	No
TC Mega	350 r.	100 r.	No
on Rozhdestvenskaya street	is free	200 rub/ 3 hours	No
at the Dynamo stadium	50-100 r.	100 r/3 hours	No

Conclusion

All places for skiing, considered in the rating, have their fans. Some people like indoor areas more, some prefer open ones - in the fresh air. Many fans ride for an hour in a shopping center or a sports complex. Some leave the city and find wonderful venues in the region, while others like it closer - in the city center.

Whichever option you choose, let the choice be right and give you many happy moments!