A school trip on ice in Berlin: ice skating and Bavarian curling with your class

The Winterquartier Berlin in Berlin-Friedrichshain is a school trip destination where ice skating and Bavarian curling at one address are possible: a covered hall with 1,000 m² of real ice and three Bavarian curling lanes, two of them on real ice. Because the ice surface is indoors, a school trip here goes ahead whatever the weather — no backup plan is needed. Ice skating costs school classes €4.00 per person; booking runs Tuesday to Friday in fixed morning slots from 10:00 to 11:30 or 12:00 to 13:30; the rink is closed on Mondays.

Quick summary

• 1,000 m² covered ice surface real ice — weather-independent
• 3 Bavarian curling lanes at the same site: 2 on real ice (indoors), 1 PVC lane (outdoors)
• 8-10 people play at the same time on one Bavarian curling lane (2 teams of 4-5)
• Price per student: 4,00 € per person, booking required
• Skate hire: 5,00 € per pair, sizes 26–47 · penguin skating aid 4,00 € per session
• No minimum or maximum group size — half classes and course groups work just as well
• Supervisors: free, provided they are only watching — anyone who skates pays the same price per person
• School class dates: Tue-Fri 10:00-11:30 and 12:00-13:30, other times by arrangement — closed on Mondays
• Payment: pay online or reserve and pay on site at the counter
• Penguin skating aids available — no previous experience needed
• Lockers for coats and school bags · chips and sweets on site, own food allowed
• Getting here: Warschauer Strasse (S-Bahn and U-Bahn) is a 7-minute walk, Ostkreuz (S-Bahn) is 9 minutes away, or take bus 147

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One-sentence summary: Winterquartier Berlin sits at Modersohnstrasse 35-45, 10245 Berlin-Friedrichshain. School groups get a covered indoor ice rink with 1,000 m² of real ice and three Bavarian curling lanes — two on real ice, one PVC — all at a single address. Warschauer Strasse (S-Bahn and U-Bahn) is a seven-minute walk away, and sessions run whatever the weather. School groups are welcome Tuesday to Friday in two fixed morning slots, 10:00 to 11:30 and 12:00 to 13:30 (closed Mondays). Ice skating costs €4.00 per person.

What does a school class trip to Winterquartier cost?

The price has two parts: the ice rink admission (with or without skate hire), and — if you also want Bavarian curling — the lane and slot rental. School classes get their own rate, which is lower than the standard admission.

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The Bavarian curling prices are our standard, publicly listed lane prices — they apply per lane, not per person. The more pupils share a lane, the lower the cost works out per head.

Worked example: a class of 28 pupils

This example uses only the lane prices listed above. The school rate for ice skating comes on top.

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What a class of 28 pays in total

For the letter home to parents, the total is what matters, not each line item. If all 28 children hire skates:

• Skating: 28 × €4.00 = 112,00 €
• Skate hire: 28 × €5.00 = 140,00 €
• Together that’s €252.00 — or €9.00 per child.

Children who bring their own skates pay only the €4.00 skating fee. For a class where half bring their own skates, the average works out at €6.50 per child. Penguin skating aids cost €4.00 per session — experience shows only a few children need them, and you can always add them on the day.

In practice, the middle option works best: one Bavarian curling lane runs continuously, with around nine pupils playing at a time while the rest are out on the ice. Groups switch every 30 minutes, so everyone gets a turn — and no one just stands around.

What does a morning with the class look like?

A school outing can realistically be managed in a little over two and a half hours: 90 minutes on the ice plus changing time. Here’s a typical schedule for a class of 28 pupils:

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Those with more time can add a shared break. During the winter season, the Winterquartier Christmas Market is right next door, on the same site.

How many pupils can be on the ice at the same time?

The ice surface at Winterquartier Berlin has 1.000 m². A whole class can be on the ice at the same time without it feeling cramped — even when some pupils are still unsteady on their skates. On a Bavarian curling lane, 8 to 10 people play at once: two teams of four or five players each. For a class of 28, that means: with one lane running in rotation, every group gets a turn; with two lanes, waiting time is halved; and with all three lanes, practically the whole class can play at once.

What if the class has never been on the ice before?

Yes. For a class trip to Winterquartier Berlin, no experience needed — that’s the rule rather than the exception, and for less confident skaters, there are penguin aids to hold onto, so the first few laps work even without practice. Our team gives a short briefing before the group steps onto the ice.

Gloves are compulsory, and thick socks are a good idea — both belong on the parent information letter. A helmet isn’t required, though it’s worth recommending for younger classes; bike helmets work well and pupils can bring their own.

What about children who don’t want to go ice skating?

That question is usually where ice-skating trips fall apart — and it’s exactly why having two activities at one address pays off. Bavarian curling works in normal shoes,played from the side of the lane. At Winterquartier Berlin, the ice rink and the Bavarian curling lanes share the same site, so pupils who’d rather not skate, or who’ve had enough after twenty minutes, simply move to the lane instead of waiting at the barrier. For supervising staff, that means the group stays together in one place — no one needs separate supervision.

Is ice skating an indoor activity for a school trip?

Yes. Ice skating in a covered hall is a weather-independent indoor activity for school classes — much like climbing, bouldering, trampolining or an escape room, just with a winter sports twist. Winterquartier Berlin, in Friedrichshain, runs its 1,000 m² ice surface inside a hall, so rain, wind and thaw have no effect on the date. Two of the three Bavarian curling lanes are also indoors.

For planning a winter school trip, that means you don’t need a bad-weather backup plan, and the date can be confirmed as early as October. Compared with typical indoor destinations, this also lets you combine exercise, a shared group experience and a competitive format (Bavarian curling in tournament mode) all in one place.

How do we get here?

Winterquartier is located in the NAPOLEON KOMPLEX, Modersohnstrasse 35-45, 10245 Berlin (Friedrichshain).

• Warschauer Strasse — 7 min on foot
• S Ostkreuz (also regional trains) — 9 minutes on foot
• Bus 147 stops close by
• Coach: Coaches can stop briefly right outside the site, so the class can get off and back on. Parking is not possible there — the coach has to move on in the meantime. That needs to be arranged with the coach company.

Both stations have good connections, so the class usually arrives without changing trains. Details are on the getting here.

Organisation, supervision and billing

Where do coats and bags go?

There's lockers. Coats, backpacks and street shoes can be stored there — nobody has to keep an eye on the class's belongings while they skate, and the accompanying adults can go out on the ice as well.

How many accompanying adults go free?

As many as needed — adults who just watch pay nothing. Anyone who skates themselves pays the same price per person as the students. Supervision remains the school's responsibility; our team handles the induction, equipment issue and running of the session, not supervision.

Is food available? Can we bring our own?

Yes, on site: chips and sweets — that's enough for a break between two skating rounds. When the Xmas market is open, there's a much bigger selection on top. Bringing your own food is allowed — so you can pack lunch boxes.

Can we pay by invoice made out to the school?

Two ways: pay online directly or reserve and pay at the checkout on site. With a reservation: the email confirmation is not a ticket yet — the amount must be paid at the checkout before entering the ice surface, so please show the confirmation there yourself.

What happens if children fall ill?

Cancellations are free up to 14 days before the date, after that point, 100% of the cost is payable. As a general rule: group size changes of up to 10% are accepted free of charge. For bigger changes, the originally booked number of guests is charged. If the date falls through entirely, please cancel by email in good time so the places can be released.

How far in advance do we need to book?

At least 14 days — that's the deadline for a free cancellation. For dates in December, we recommend enquiring in October, as that's when most classes fix their outing days.

How do you book a date for the class?

There are two ways, and the difference matters in practice:

• Pay online directly. You choose the date, time slot and number of guests, and pay straight away. The place is secured, and there's nothing more to do at the checkout.
• Reserve and pay on site. You secure the time slot, and payment is made at the checkout on the day. Useful if the final number of participants isn't fixed yet, or if the school settles up in cash.

Important for reservations: The confirmation you get by email is not yet a ticket. The amount must be paid at the checkout before entering the ice surface — please show the confirmation there yourself. You can only go on the ice after paying.

If something changes

• Up to 14 days before the date cancellation is free of charge. After that, 100% of the cost is due.
• Changes in group size of up to 10% are accepted at no extra charge — for a class of 28, that’s about three children. Larger changes are charged at the number originally booked.
• If the whole date falls through, please cancel by email in good time so the slots can be released.

For planning purposes: at least 14 days’ notice, and the number you give us should be on the low side rather than generous — you have 10% leeway downward, and you can always add more later.

Which occasions this trip suits

• Day trip — 90 minutes on the ice plus travel time fit into a school morning
• Project day or sports day — Bavarian curling as a tournament, with a fixture list and a prize-giving
• The last school day before the Christmas holidays — the classic date, and it books up early accordingly
• Class Christmas party — ice skating plus a visit to the Christmas market next door
• Part of a school trip programme — centrally located, easy to fit into a Berlin itinerary
• After-school clubs, youth groups, associations — the same terms as for school classes

What makes Winterquartier Berlin right for school classes

Four factors matter when you plan a school trip or day trip to Berlin, Germany, and Winterquartier Berlin meets all of them at once:

• Two activities, one address. Ice skating and Bavarian curling share the same site. The class does not need to move between activities, and supervising teachers stay in one place.
• 1,000 m² of real ice under one roof. Enough space for a whole class at once, whatever the weather.
• Real ice, not synthetic. Two of the three Bavarian curling lanes use real ice; the ice rink itself is real ice all year round.
• Time slots outside public opening hours. On request, school groups can come outside regular opening hours — the class has the rink to itself.

Request a class date

Tell us your preferred date, year group and number of pupils — and you’ll get a quote with all the line items, ready to pass on to the school office or include in a letter to parents.

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FAQs for teachers

What year group is this suitable for?

From primary school to sixth form. Younger classes benefit from penguin skating aids and a higher ratio of supervising adults; older classes usually manage without aids. Bavarian curling works from primary-school age upward, since it does not require any ice-skating skill.

Does the trip go ahead in rain or a thaw?

Yes. The ice rink is indoors, and so are two of the three Bavarian curling lanes. Weather has no effect on the trip going ahead — no back-up plan is needed.

Can we come in the morning, when the rink is otherwise closed?

Yes. School classes have fixed morning slots: 10:00 to 11:30 and 12:00 to 13:30, on Tuesdays to Fridays. Other times are available on request. The ice rink is closed all day on Mondays — including for groups. The early slot is before the venue opens to the public, so the class has the rink to itself; during the midday slot, the class shares the ice with other guests. Current opening hours are listed on the ice rink page.

How much does the trip cost per pupil?

Ice skating costs €4.00 per person, a reservation is required. Skate hire costs EUR 5.00 per pair (sizes 26 to 47), and a penguin skating aid costs EUR 4.00 per session. For a class of 28 children who all hire skates, that comes to EUR 252, or EUR 9.00 per child. If you add Bavarian curling, the lane is booked separately: EUR 200 per real-ice Bavarian curling lane and 90-minute slot, or EUR 100 for the PVC Bavarian curling lane, Monday to Friday. With around nine people per lane, that works out to roughly EUR 7 to EUR 22 per head for the lane, depending on how many lanes you book.

Do the children need their own ice skates?

No. Ice skates can be hired on site: EUR 5.00 per pair in sizes 26 to 47. You are welcome to bring your own ice skates — that saves the hire fee. Gloves are compulsory; thick socks are recommended, and younger classes should also wear a helmet.

Where can the coach stop?

The coach can stop directly outside the venue to drop off and pick up the class. Parking is not possible there — the coach needs to move on in the meantime. Arrange this directly with the coach company.

Where to leave coats and bags?

Lockers are available. Coats, backpacks and street shoes can all be stored there, so nobody has to keep watch over the class's belongings while they skate — and the accompanying adults can go on the ice too.

Is there food on site?

Yes. On site, you'll find chips and sweets. When the Christmas market is running alongside, the choice grows considerably — from savoury to sweet. Bringing your own food is fine too, so packed lunches work as well.

Until when can we cancel free of charge?

Cancellation is free up to 14 days before the date. After that, cancelling means paying 100% of the cost. Changes in group size of up to 10% are accepted free of charge — for a class of 28, that is around three children. Beyond that, you are charged for the number of guests originally booked.

Do teachers and accompanying adults pay too?

Only if they go on the ice themselves. Anyone accompanying the class and watching pays nothing. Anyone who skates pays the same price per person as the pupils.

Is there a minimum group size?

No. There is no minimum or maximum group size. Split classes, courses and small learning groups can all be booked. You pay per person, not as a package.

How many children can play Bavarian curling at the same time?

Each Bavarian curling lane has two teams of four to five players, so eight to ten people play at once. Three lanes are available: two on real ice inside the hall and one PVC Bavarian curling lane outside.

Can we combine ice skating and Bavarian curling?

Yes, both are on the same site. The usual approach is a rotation: part of the class is on the ice surface, part is at the Bavarian curling lane, switching every 30 to 45 minutes.

How do we get to Winterquartier Berlin by public transport?

The address is Modersohnstrasse 35-45, 10245 Berlin-Friedrichshain. It's a 7-minute walk from Warschauer Strasse (S-Bahn and U-Bahn), and 9 minutes from Ostkreuz S-Bahn station. Bus 147 also stops close by.

Can we pay by invoice to the school?

There are two options: pay online directly, or reserve online and pay at the checkout on site. One thing to note about reservations: the confirmation you receive by email is not an admission ticket — the amount must be paid at the checkout before entering the ice surface. Please show the confirmation there yourself.

About this page

Where the figures come from

This is our own page about our own offer. All figures on space, lanes, prices and times are our own published data — not estimates, and not market research. Where something is not yet fixed, we say so explicitly rather than making up a plausible number.

The schedule and the worked example for a class of 28 are derived from our published lane prices and marked as an example — they do not replace a quote. What counts is always what is stated in the reply to your enquiry.

Why we understand school classes

We run the ice surface and the Bavarian curling lanes ourselves, in Berlin-Friedrichshain, Germany. We know from daily operations what can make a school outing go wrong: getting 28 pairs of ice skates on always takes longer than any plan allows, a few children never want to go on the ice, and a class without a rotation gets restless after forty minutes. That's why this page sets out a schedule with rotation, not marketing copy.

Compiled by Yannik SW, Marketing Manager, Winterquartier Berlin · As of September 2026 · Something unclear or missing? Let us know.

🤖 Note: Parts of this content were compiled and produced with the help of AI. Please note that despite careful research, differences from current data may occur. You can always find official information directly on the organisers’ websites.

See also

• Berlin ice rinkOpening hours, tickets and the ice disco across 1,000 m² of real ice
• Bavarian curlingLanes, prices, rules and how it works
• Winterquartier Christmas MarketThe covered Christmas market right next door
• Team on IceThe same programme for companies and teams
• Group enquiryTell us your date, group size and preferred programme
• TravelAddress, public transport links and parking information