Patinoire des Bastions, Geneva, 24 Nov.–21 Feb.

The seasonal Bastions ice rink returns to the heart of Geneva. It welcomes the public from Tuesday 24 November 2026 to Sunday 21 February 2027, with free admission.

The story

The City of Geneva sets up this rink every autumn and winter in the Parc des Bastions. The mobile rink covers 400 m². It stands next to the Reformation Monument.

The Youth Department runs it with the Sports Department. Through the BaB-VIA association, the rink offers internships and small jobs to young people.

Who organises it

The City of Geneva runs the rink through its Youth Department, together with the Sports Department.

What to find

The rink is open to all and equipped for people with reduced mobility. Skates can be hired on site. Children and beginners can use skating aids free of charge.

Schools can book a slot from Tuesday to Friday from 1 pm, using a form. The programme of activities will be announced later.

Practical information

• Dates, Tuesday 24 November 2026 to Sunday 21 February 2027
• Opening hours, Tuesday to Friday 1 pm to 7 pm, Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday 10 am to 7 pm, closed on Mondays
• School holidays, 24 December to 9 January and 13 to 20 February, opening from 10 am Tuesday to Friday; 10 am to 5 pm on 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January
• Venue, Parc des Bastions, next to the Reformation Monument, Promenade des Bastions 1, 1204 Geneva (Place Neuve stop, lines 12, 7 and 36)
• Price, free admission; skate hire 2.– a pair, cash only
• Age, all ages

Links

• Official site, City of Geneva, Patinoire des Bastions
• All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda

Sources

• City of Geneva, Patinoire des Bastions, accessed on 14 November 2026
• City of Geneva, events, return of the Parc des Bastions ice rink, accessed on 14 November 2026
• City of Geneva, The outdoor ice rink season begins, accessed on 14 November 2026
• MySwitzerland, Patinoire des Bastions Geneva, accessed on 14 November 2026