Jaap Edenhal, Indoor ice rink in East Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Jaap Edenhal is an indoor ice skating facility in East Amsterdam with a large skating surface serving multiple ice sports year-round. The building has modern refrigeration systems and separate areas designed for different types of skating activities and training.
The facility opened in 1973 next to an outdoor skating track and was named after Dutch speed skating champion Jaap Eden. Since its opening, it has grown into an important center for ice sports and entertainment in the city.
The venue is deeply connected to Dutch ice skating tradition and remains central to how locals view the sport in their city. Visitors experience how skating is woven into everyday life here, with the rink serving as a gathering place for athletes and families.
The venue offers skate rentals, lessons for beginners, and multi-visit passes available throughout the week. It is less crowded during afternoon and evening hours on weekdays, which is often the best time to visit and practice.
The rink occasionally transforms into a roller disco venue where visitors can skate on roller skates instead of ice skates. This special setup brings together both traditional ice skating and roller skating communities during themed events.
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