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The largest artificial skating rink in the world. The largest rink in the world of skating rink in the National Park Yosemite, USA

Do not know what to do on the weekend?
And how do you like the idea - skate?
Many rinks in Moscow, and the largest and qualitative, of course, in Sokolniki and the park them.

Yesterday the ranks of the biggest rinks were replenished! On November 28, another one - the largest in the world was opened at the VDNH!

Its area is 20.5 thousand square meters. And it is only an ice coating area, just a rink with infrastructure takes about 57 thousand square meters. Such achievements in the field of winter leisure began thanks to the measure of Moscow Sergey Sobyanin, heading the headquarters for the revival of the VDNH.

We decided to collect our blogger parties and go ride. In addition, in the evening, the discovery was promised to show an incredible show.

In the middle of the rink we noticed a huge crane, and immediately understood that there would be something ambitious. Indeed, at an altitude of 17 meters in the air, a huge construction resembling a chandelier, which was suspended drummers and acrobats of the Flying French Theater La Compagnie Trans Express.

"Heavenly Carillon" - the so-called show. Actually, this is the name of the flying design in the form of a lotus flower, which throughout the show spinning and changed its shape.

On the entire perimeter, the rink is located a few entrances to the rink, there are rolling of skates, all of them are new, and on some even the tag has not yet been removed. Skates are comfortable, very high quality.

The only thing that was a little embarrassed is or skates were badly shaped or simply the ice by that time was already a smallness of the pintage. Well, really, yesterday there was just an allochang who wanted to ride a lot. I hope the coverage will clean and update regularly.

The rink is divided into several parts: Alley of lovers, children's zone, extreme zone, there is even a hockey box for lovers to play, well, and a huge ice space for lovers just ride in a circle.

The entire rink area is decorated with various lighting figures, as well as the bridge of the rainbow overflowing with all colors. Throughout the route, spotlights change light are installed.

And of course on the territory of the rink and next to it there are many dots of food and toilets. It is very comfortable.

Happy bloggers)))

My guys with the guys were very pleased. I am sure that I will come here many more time for this winter!

The other day in St. Petersburg, a new rink was opened, which is also the largest in the northern capital. We decided to see where we still arrange rollers, impressive tourists and locals with their sizes, and we present a selection of eleven largest rollers in Europe.

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1. Perhaps the greatest winter rink of the world can be called the mountain lake Zhu (Lac de Joux) in Switzerland: its area is almost 5,000,000 sq.m. Tourists from all over Evprov come to this place. The lake is not just beautiful, but in a sense "exclusive": it freezes it only for two weeks a year. Therefore, the most sophisticated lovers ride skating waiting for these days with some impatience. In the high season on Lake Zhu pass on figure skating competitions, as well as ice carnival evenings.

2. Almost halved by the leader of the Lake Patersvodsemer, located south-west of the Dutch city of Groningen, its area is 2,700,000 sq.m. Patersvodsemer is part of Lake Groningen-Drenthe. In the warm season, fans of walking on the lungs of ships hurry here, and in winter, the place turns into a huge ice rink. This lake is not only among the largest in the area, but is the longest rink, stretching out for as much as 10 km. Its water surface in winter is covered with a durable ice crust, which rests before the beginning of the spring, allowing daily riding to thousands of leisure lovers in the fresh air.

3. The third place of our rating of large rollers of the world is occupied by Channel Rido in Canada with an area of \u200b\u200b1,620,000 sq.m. The channel stretches almost through the entire center of the capital of Canada Ottawa, and it is worth noting that in winter the locals here practically do not remove skates, quickly getting up using this eco-friendly type of "transport" anywhere in the city center. In Ottawa for fans of skates, city authorities even invented road signs: green - forward, red - too warm, ice lost strength!

In this case, it is impressive not only a rink, but also the work of the local Canadian administration.

4. In fourth place, the Mexican capital with his roller, located in the center of Mexico City. The rink area reaches 32,000 square meters, and has an artificial coating. The rink in Mexico City is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest artificial skating rink in the world. In order for the skating rink to exist for a long time, 74 km laid under the ice. The pipes that are connected to special devices supporting the required temperature.

5. Further, the domestic participant is located in the list of the largest ice arenas - quickly becoming a famous skating rink in the park. Gorky. The rink size is 18,000 square meters. meters. Here 4 sectors are highlighted: dance, children, primary and hockey. Long wooden bridge passes along the lanes covered with ice.

6. A new rink in the Spear Park of St. Petersburg is still working in test mode. The area of \u200b\u200bthis largest rink is about 4,000 square meters. Photo: Egor flowers

7. "The main rink of Russia" on the 7th place of our list - the Red Square in Moscow 6 winters in a row becomes an ice platform for Muscovites and guests of the capital. Outdoor gum - rink occupies the tenth of the Red Square, and on its territory 2,700 sq. M. It is not just fun to spend the time of vacationers (capacity -450 people), but hockey matches and demonstration performances of skaters are also organized. Near the ice site, a fabulous wooden town is erected, from where you can watch the riding.

8. Almost the same on the area (2600 sq.m) is a skating rink in New York: Wollman Rink is spacious, beautiful, but most importantly - he became a legend thanks to participation in numerous romantic scenes of Hollywood films. In reality, the rink is as beautiful as in the movie, and that it is pleasant - you can ride here around the clock - a great place of leisure for all kinds of romantics. By the way, the rink is already 64 years old - for the first time skaters came out on his ice in the distant 1950th! A pleasant winter holiday bonus on the rink is the ability to face a movie star - say, Wollman Rink love Jim Carrey, Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman.

9. Paris City Hall every year makes citizens every year, installing a rink right at his walls: everyone will be happy to ride a 435 square meale. m.

10. Seefeld, Austria.

This quiet Tyrolean village may argue with the best international ski resorts. All conditions for winter sports are created here, primarily by mountain skiing. However, those who still have the strength after skiing are invited to a rink, open from December to March in the Valley of the Tsillertal Square of 1,500 sq.m.

11. And finally, our heyparad of the most "grand" rinks of the world of Arena is not the largest (only 200 sq. M), but certainly the most spectacular and romantic, because it is located in the heart of Paris, on the Eiffel Tower, at height 57 meters. A rink of 200 m² also opens to visitors a stunning panorama of Paris. Skating - excellent entertainment, and in this place the atmosphere also supports French music, as well as original lighting effects. To warm up in this kingdom of metal and ice, a bar is organized in which you can buy hot coffee, hot wine and other drinks. The ice prime minister took place in 1969, but the ice is poured not every year, and the rink is working only until January 31. The rink on the Eiffel Tower is also included in the five most visited christmas rinks of the world. Also enjoy in great demand among tourists rollers in Vienna at the City Town Hall, on the Museum Square in Amsterdam and in London at the Museum of Natural History.

The list of all the wonderful things with which the winter is associated will not be complete if we forgot to mention sports entertainment, including one of the most beloved - skating. And if you ride not on the usual rink, but very picturesque, pleasure from riding can be just fantastic. Today we offer you a story about the most impressive rims in the world.

Channel Ridea (Canal Rideau)

The longest rink in the world is located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, its area is 1,620,000 sq. M. .. Here it would be possible to place 90 hockey fields, because its length is almost 8 kilometers. But the main advantage of the rink is not even in this, but in the fact that it is gliding along it, you can simultaneously admire the picturesque views of the city. Also, the channel Rido is famous for the annual winter festival "WinterLude", during which the competition of ice sculptures, performances of skaters and various entertainment events take place directly on the channel.

From here there is a beautiful view of the Lauge Castle and the Canada Parliament Building. In addition, in winter, it is possible to observe a very curious phenomenon here: a lot from the residents of Ottawa uses the Rido Channel to get to work. In Ottawa for fans of skates, city authorities even invented road signs: green - forward, red - too warm, ice lost strength!

Lake Zhu (Lac de Joux)

Those who love scale, probably like the rink on the Lake Zhu in the Swiss Alps, its area is almost 5,000,000 sq.m. . This is the most high mountain lake of the country is not far from Lausanne. Just two weeks a year, it is covered with ice and turns into the largest rink in the world. At this time, tourists from all over Europe seek to come here in order to skate themselves, as well as admire the speeches of professional skaters.

Highlight rink "Medeo"

The world's largest high-root rink is close to the former capital of Kazakhstan, Almaty city. He was opened in 1972 and since then repeatedly became the venue for European and winter world championships. Ice rink Medeu, located at an altitude of 1691.2 meters above sea level, is known to the whole world. The surface of the ice takes 10.5 thousand sq.m., which allows you to conduct competitions in speed skating, hockey and figure skating. This is also called the "Records factory", so due to the high-altitude climate and crystal clear mountain water, which is used to fill ice, More than 200 records in skating sports were installed here.

Channels Kinderdijk (Kinderdijk)

If you are in winter in the Netherlands, be sure to visit the old Dutch village of Kinderkad. In winter, the sleepy Kinderdiek village becomes a real tourist center. After all, it is along the shore of this channel that the famous Dutch mills are standing, and the ice polished by special equipment is perfect for riding any level. Officially, the skating rink is open around the clock from November to February, but in fact it all depends on the weather and from the timing of freezing / melting of the canal. Free admission. There you can not only go skating along the frozen river, but also admire the most famous windmills in the world.

Bondi Beach (Bondi)

What could be more unusual than an ice rink on the ocean? Especially in the warm season, which lasts in Sydney (Australia) all year round. The air temperature is here on the Beach Bondi even in winter plus, however, the roller works successfully, thanks to special cooling systems, as well as a huge amount of water that is used to fill ice. This is one of the most popular places opening in the Winter Festival ... Visitors can not only cut the circles, but also make an order of exquisite dishes and drinks!

Lake Paterswoldsemeer

In the Netherlands, many lakes and other reservoirs, and the lake Paterswoldse Meer (Patersvodsemer) in the south of Groningen nothing specially stand out. But this in the summer ... in the winter, when frosts are mounted, and ice on the lake becomes quite thick, the Groningen clears it from snow and level. As a result, on the lake Patsvoldsemer, every winter opens a grand rink under an open-air outline about 10 kilometers long!

Entrance to the rink, of course, free. However, it is unlikely that you are lucky to find hotels nearby, so skates are worth a hire in the city or bring your own. At any time you can roll up from the rink and approach the shore. Along the entire path you can find dozens of cafes in which you can drink hot tea, coffee or something stronger, as well as a snack or thoroughly to eat.

Eiffel Tower (Eiffel Tower)

For several years now, at the beginning of December, an ice rink opens at one of the platforms of the Eiffel Tower at an altitude of 57 meters. Here you can not just go skating, but also to penetrate the atmosphere of the city, admiring the panoramas of the city and listening to romantic French music. Let it be not the biggest rink (only 200 sq. M), but certainly one of the most spectacular and romantic!

Skating - excellent entertainment, and in this place the atmosphere also supports French music, as well as original lighting effects. To warm up in this kingdom of metal and ice, a bar is organized in which you can buy hot coffee, hot wine and other drinks. The ice prime minister took place in 1969, but the ice is poured not every year, and the rink is working only until January 31. The rink on the Eiffel Tower is also included in the five most visited christmas rinks of the world.

Flevonice skating rink

The Netherlands is the birthplace of skating sports, so there is nothing surprising in the fact that as many as three rinks from our list are here. With that, the rollers here can be found in the literal sense of the word in a clean field. Here is such an unusual skating rink, more resembling a racing track, is not far from the village with a difficult-drawing name Biddinghasegen. The territory is huge.

On the scheme, the Flevonice ice rink rather resembles a racing track. As if specifically designed by the contest of the barids. Therefore, it is not surprising that this place basically appreciates lovers to ride skating at high speeds. For such athletes, there is a peculiar recreation area - a building with cafes and shower cabins, which is located on the edge of the ice trace. Flevonice is considered the biggest in Holland. For visitors, it is open more than three months a year.

Central Park (Central Park)

Wallman Rink (Wollman Rink) is one of the most famous rollers of the world. It is spacious (2600 sq. M), beautiful, but most importantly, he became a legend thanks to participation in numerous romantic scenes of Hollywood films. In reality, the rink is as beautiful as in the movie, and that it is pleasant - you can ride here around the clock - a great place of leisure for all kinds of romantics. By the way, the rink is already 64 years old - for the first time skaters came out on his ice in the distant 1950th! A pleasant winter holiday bonus on the rink is the ability to face a movie star - say, Wollman Rink love Jim Carrey, Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman.

Somerset House (Somerset HOUSE)

The majestic building of London Somerset House is one of the best samples of classical architecture. They admire it at any time of the year, but still it is best to do it in winter. In the pre-holiday season on the square in front of the building, the skating rink, where everyone can demonstrate their sports talents. If you find yourself in winter in London, you must definitely visit the rink next to Somerset House (SOMERSET HOUSE). This is a majestic public building, built at the end of the 18th century in the style of classicism, occupies a whole quarter between Strend and Thames.

During its existence, it served as a variety of goals (in different periods in various parts of the building, a chapel, the Royal Academy, the Chemical Laboratory, the University of London, Geological Society, during the time of Admiral Nelson - Admiralty, and other institutions) were located. Now there are all sorts of cultural events - exhibitions, festivals, film display. And in the winter season, the athletic attribute of Somerset-House is becoming a skating rink, where you can have fun, rushing for fashionable music from specially invited DJs, drink hot tea with drips and even go to Tiffany shop. Do not forget to book tickets for skating!

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Incredible facts

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20. Skating rink in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has the highest high rink in the world, which allows him to please the residents and guests of the country for six months. This skating rink is in the sports complex "Medeo", not far from Alma-Ata. The height of its location (Medeo mountain) is 1,691 meters above sea level, and the ice field area is 10.5 square meters. km.

19. Flevonice rink, Holland

This skating rink can be found in an open field, namely in a little-known Dutch village called Biddinghasegen. In their outlines, he looks like racing tracks, so there are compets for speed running on skating. It is worth noting that the track is stretched for 3 km. Also happy with the roller there is a hotel for everyone. Opened rink until February.

18. Roller on the Lake Zhu, Switzerland

It opens this rink usually at the end of January. It is formed after the freezing of the highest mountain lake in Switzerland - 1,004 meters. This skating rink is also one of the largest in Europe - its the area is about 9.5 square meters. km. Its frequent guests are residents of neighboring cities of Geneva and Lausanne. Here you can not only go skating, but also admire the snow-covered slopes of water Alps.

17. Roller on Natana Phillips Square, Toronto, Canada

Like many rinks on this list, the skating rink on Natana Phillips Square is one of the most popular places where residents and guests of the city can spend their leisure. It is located in front of a city town and painted with a variety of bright lights. He will be separated until March.

16. Skating in the center of Helsinki, Finland

He was filled in November in the center of Helsinki. The rink itself is opposite Helsinki Railway Station and is called ICEPARK. He has long been a favorite place of recreation of local residents and guests of the city. Here they skate both adults and children. There are even experienced instructors who will teach you right on skates.

15. Roller on Lake Weissen Zee, Austria

Initially, it is worth noting that Weissen See is one of the cleanest and deep lakes on Earth, and in winter it is the largest rink of old world. Water is so clean that the international award "Tourism for Tomorrow Award" was awarded. The skating rink has an area of \u200b\u200b6.5 square meters. kilometers on which you can decently accelerate ice skating.

14. Skating on the roof of the hotel in Vienna, Austria

This small rink is located on the roof of the Hotel Schloss Wilhelminenberg. And its total area is 200 square meters. meters. Despite the fact that he was discovered relatively recently, the skating rink was already famous due to the fact that he was at high altitude and from him the capital of Austria was visible as a palm.

13. Roller in Berlin on Potsdamer Platz, Germany

If you, accidentally ended up in Berlin in winter, you can perfectly spend time on the open rink on Potsdamer of the Platz. The rink itself is not very large - 40 x 15 meters, but is one of the attractions of the capital of Germany in the cold season. Around the rink you can find many kiosks with treats. But this is not all - to the ice rink, the organizers decided to add winter entertainment park Winterwelt with a 70-meter snow slide, from which you can ride both on sledding and skiing.

12. Skating in the National Natural Park Yosemite, USA

This open ice rink in Yosemite Park is not only one of the biggest, but also one of the most beautiful in the world, where in the background you can see the towering silhouette of the granite mountain Haf-Dome. It is worth noting that the tradition to arrange skating in this park is rooted in 1928. It was then that the Natural Park staff first decided to pour into the water abandoned car parking. Now here not only you can ride, but also rent skates, drink coffee, and have a snack.

11. Skating in Hampton Court, London

The place where the rink is located is a beautiful tourist attraction, and in the winter it turns into a rink for romantic couples. Here is beautiful lighting, and bright carousel, and the smell of hot chocolate, as well as the corresponding music.

10. Skating on the beach Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia

To create this skating rink, 25,000 liters of water were frozen. As a result, it turned out a plate with a size of 45 x 20 meters. It is worth noting that the air temperature here always exceeds 0 degrees, however, despite this, no one has canceled the winter festival, and the organizers created a rink capable of withstanding the temperature to +30 degrees Celsius.

9. Roller on Lake Evergrin, Denver, Colorado, USA (Evergreen Lake)

The rink is 30 minutes from Denver. The whole territory covers an area of \u200b\u200balmost 35 square meters. km and includes 11 hockey rinks and a huge arena for skating. Nearby is the Evergreen Mountain (Evergreen Mountain), decorated with snowy firs. Here you can drink hot chocolate and snack.

8. Skatkens of Somerset House, London

If you have any northern wind to London, try to visit the rink next to Somerset House (Somerset House) - a huge building built at the end of the 18th century in neoclassical style. In winter, the main attraction of Somerset House is an ice skating rink, where you can not only ride, but also to listen to modern music from specially invited DJs. Here you can also eat cupcakes and drink hot tea.

7. New Year's skating rink with artificial ice on the Eiffel Tower, Paris

Eiffel Tower is not only the main attraction of the capital of France, but also a place where you can spend a good time, especially in winter, when the rink is poured here, with an area of \u200b\u200b200 square meters. meters. From this rink, located on the first floor of the observation deck, you can see Paris as a palm from a height of 57 m. There may be 80 people simultaneously fit. It was opened on December 15 and will work until the end of February.

6. Large rink on Lake Shichai (Shichahai), Beijing, China

This is a favorite place of locals and guests. In the area of \u200b\u200bShichai, anyone can take skates for hire and ride on the present ice. With frosts, these ice spaces are open to everyone. Here you can find two rink - for professionals and for lovers. It is worth noting that this lake, in fact, is a compound of three lakes: Qianhai (Qianhai), Houhai (Houhai) and Sihai (Xihai) and surround its historical architecture of China.

5. Artificial skating rink in Rockefeller Center, New York

This skating rink is one of the most famous in the world. He could be seen in a variety of Hollywood ribbons, surrounded by New York skyscrapers, hundreds of lights, and, of course, the Christmas tree. Works rink since October to April. Once it was one of the largest rinks, and yet today it can be at the same time up to 150 people. It is always popular with residents and guests of the metropolis.

4. The largest rink in the world: rink on the channel Roudo, Ottawa, Canada

This skating rink near the parliamentary hill was listed in the Guinness Book of Records, as the world's largest. He is also protected by UNESCO and stretches through the channel between Ontario Lake and the Ottawa River. It is worth noting that the Rido canal was built in the 19th century as a spare waterway between the great lakes and Montreal in case of war. Its length is 202 kilometers. The rink itself has an area of \u200b\u200bapproximately 150 square meters. km, and its length is 7.8 kilometers. In places it is width reaches 70 meters.

3. Moscow rollers: skating rink on red square

Roller on Red Square in Moscow is one of the most beautiful in the world. Its artificial coating allows residents and guests of the capital to enjoy beautiful views and lighting, and of course the riding process itself. The skating rink will work until March 16 - work time from 10-00 to 00-00.

2. Outdoor ice rink Ice Dream in Vienna, Austria

Two large rinks in the center of the capital of Austria were connected by a small icy bearing, so that it turned out one large rink of 6,000 square meters. meters. The experiencies can be used as a band of overclocking. Around the rink there are many shops where you can buy drinks and food.

1. Open skating rink at Banff Lake Louise (Banff & Lake Louise), Canada

This rink is formed when Lake Louise Lake, surrounded by mountains. No wonder beautiful landscape decorates many Canadian postcards. The resort itself is in 2 hours drive from Calgary. It is worth noting that on the rink you can not only ride, but also, if you frozen, it will warm up.

Skating rink on the square of the constitution in Mexico City

The largest ice rink in the world since 2007 is poured before the new year on one of the central squares of the Mexican capital. Its area exceeds 3,200 square meters, per day he is able to take up to 14 thousand people. The landmark of Mexico City, this skating rink, located on the Square of the Constitution (Plaza Socalo), as the largest fuel skating rink is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.

Rink in the country with a hot climate

A very difficult task is to fill out an open skating rink in Mexico, a country with a very hot climate. To maintain the required temperature, special devices were created, which were connected to pipes (a total of 84 meters left), passing under ice.

Opening skating rink in Mexico City

The opening of the roller Mexico celebrated the grand colorful show, which was visited by thousands of residents of the city and tourists. Next to it was built slides from artificial snow, having pleased visitors to the holiday riding on sleds, as well as built a New Year's fifty-meter Christmas tree with a diameter of 20 meters. At the five-hour New Year's presentation, famous stars of show business were performed, pleased with their New Year's professional skaters, Christmas songs performed a choir of 300 children.