The Anzère ice rink: free skating on the village square in winter

An ice rink in the heart of the village

Each winter, on the pedestrian square of Anzère, an open-air ice rink welcomes families, free of charge. At the foot of the mountains, at around 1,500 metres of altitude, you lace up your skates and glide in a village atmosphere. The playground and the snow-garden magic carpet are right next door: everything is gathered for a family winter outing, without any fuss.

What your children will discover

It's the ideal place for first steps on the ice: children put on their skates and move at their own pace, in a reassuring setting. Free access means you can come as often as you like, for a quick glide between two activities. A simple, joyful winter outing, to share as a family.

What you do and the atmosphere on site

You hire your skates (at the Jacky Sport shop), step onto the ice and glide. The atmosphere is friendly, in the heart of the resort. As the rink depends on the weather, it's best to check conditions on site. All around, the playground and the snow garden round off the day.

Before you go

• Recommended age: as a family, from age 3-4 (beginners welcome)
• Price: free access; skate hire at Jacky Sport (10.–/day or 5.–/half-day)
• Opening hours: every day, generally during the day (depending on the weather); check on site
• What to bring: gloves, a hat; a helmet advised for little ones
• Getting there: Anzère village square
• Best season: December to March (depending on the weather)

Parents' tips

• Free access: only skate hire is paid (at Jacky Sport).
• Bring gloves and a hat; a helmet reassures little beginners.
• Opening hours depend on the weather: check on site.
• The playground and the snow garden are right next door.
• Combine it with the sledging and snow garden for a full winter day.

Useful information

• Address: village square, 1972 Anzère
• Official website: anzere.ch
• Price: free access; skate hire at Jacky Sport (10.–/day, 5.–/half-day)
• Opening hours: every day in season, depending on the weather
• Season: December to March

Why we recommend it

Because it's the simplest ice outing: a free ice rink in the heart of the village, a stone's throw from the playground and the snow garden. Ideal for first steps on the ice, in a sunny mountain setting.

In a nutshell

A free ice rink on the village square of Anzère in winter, a stone's throw from the playground and the snow garden — the resort's simplest ice outing.