Public skating at the Saint-Léonard rink

The Gottéron Ice Rink Open to the Whole Family

The Saint-Léonard municipal ice rink in Fribourg is the playground of HC Fribourg-Gottéron. Outside of matches and training sessions, it opens to the public during free skating slots throughout the winter season. It's an accessible and inexpensive outing, ideal for taking first steps on the ice or improving skills. Both young and old skate together on the rink, in a family-friendly atmosphere. The rink is located just a few minutes from the center, easily reachable by bus. Public slots vary by day, so it's best to check them before coming.

What Your Children Will Discover

Your children will discover the joy of gliding, gaining speed, and improving their balance as they skate. Beginners can rely on skating aids, such as seals or penguins to push, available for rent. Those more comfortable will enjoy racing and stopping. It's also an opportunity to skate on the same ice as their favorite team, a little extra thrill for hockey fans. Helmets are available for rent to skate safely.

What to Do There and the Atmosphere on Site

The atmosphere is that of a neighborhood ice rink: family-oriented, relaxed, lively on Wednesday afternoons and weekends. Skating is accompanied by music, people catch their breath at the edge of the rink, and warm up with a hot drink. Parents can skate with their children or follow them from the sidelines. Remember to bring gloves: they protect hands in case of falls. The public slots on Wednesdays and weekends are the busiest.

Before You Go

• Recommended age: from about 4 years old, with skating aids for beginners; children's entry from 6 years at a reduced rate
• Duration: the duration of a public skating slot is about 1.5 to 2.5 hours
• Price: child (6-16 years) 3 CHF, adult 5 CHF; rental of children's skates 2.50 CHF, adult 4 CHF; helmet 2 CHF, skating aid 5 CHF (prices may change, see the City website)
• Stroller accessibility: covered ice rink, level access
• Transport: TPF bus line 1, stop Patinoire Saint-Léonard, from the CFF train station
• To bring: gloves are mandatory, hat, warm clothing; helmet recommended for children
• Ideal season: winter; public skating follows the ice season, generally from October to April

Parent Tips

• Check the public skating schedule on the City of Fribourg website before coming: they change according to days and matches
• Make sure your children wear gloves, they protect hands during falls
• Rent a skating aid (seal or penguin) for beginners, it reassures and helps them progress
• Plan for a helmet for the youngest, available for rent
• Wednesday afternoons and weekends are great, but also the busiest

Useful Information

• Address: Chemin Saint-Léonard 7, 1700 Fribourg
• Official website: https://www.ville-fribourg.ch/patinoires
• Hours: public skating slots vary by day during the winter season; check the updated public hours on the City website
• Access: TPF bus line 1 from the CFF train station, stop Patinoire Saint-Léonard

Why We Recommend It

Public skating at Saint-Léonard is one of the simplest and most affordable winter outings in Fribourg. For just a few francs, the whole family glides on the ice of Gottéron, with rental equipment to start with confidence. Easily accessible by bus from the train station, it's the perfect idea for a Wednesday afternoon or a winter weekend.

In Two Words

Free skating on the ice of HC Fribourg-Gottéron: a simple, affordable, and family-friendly winter outing, at certain slots to check on the City website.