Ice rink at the West Station, Indoor ice rink at Westbahnhof, Essen, Germany.

The Eissporthalle Essen-West is an indoor ice rink in the Frohnhausen district of Essen, built in 1972. Its main ice surface measures 60 by 30 metres, with an additional training area of 48 by 10 metres. After a 2010 renovation, spectator capacity was reduced to 3,850 seats.

This skating facility was built to expand winter sports infrastructure in the industrial Ruhr region. Its location next to the train station made it an important gathering place for athletes and visitors from across the area.

School groups regularly use the rink for physical education classes, introducing many young people to ice skating for the first time. The facility plays a role in the local sports community and welcomes people of different ages to spend time on the ice.

The facility is easily reached from the train station and offers equipment rental and changing rooms for visitors. Plan extra time for preparation, especially if you are bringing children or putting on skates for the first time.

The facility stays open year-round, allowing athletes to train during summer months when outdoor rinks are not available. This makes it a key training center for serious ice sports in the region.