Rautatientorin Jääpuisto is an ice skating rink right next to the main train station in downtown Helsinki. The train station is a beautiful backdrop to this wonderful public skating place. When I went, there weren't too many people on the ice, but it certainly looked like they needed a Zamboni out there. It looks like this is just for free skaters, and not for hockey. You can rent the skates in these buildings that look like shipping containers, and are free to tear up the ice! There's a cool big lit sign that reads, "My Helsinki" that serves as a great photo opp. Right across the plaza from this rink is the play house, the museum, the casino, and all kinds of stores. It's got a wonderful location. It's free to check out, if you don't go out on the ice. When I went, it was ice cold. Dress warmly. read more

PERFECT DATE SPOT! I have been visiting Helsinki so often now that I wanted to experience Helsinki as local. I saw this ice ring last time when I was here and decided to try it out! The tickets including rental was 12€ which was decent! Getting the rental was pretty easy and smooth process. The rink itself is not very big but the views and ambience is perfect for a romantic gateway. There were not very many people in the rink so I didn't mind at all the size! I would definable recommend this place for a date with significant other or for fun with friends :) read more

I took some friends here. The weather was sunny and it was 8 or 9 degrees. It was quite impressive that the ice was in good condition! It could be improved by having some lockable lockers to keep bags, shoes, etc in. We had to leaves ours by the rink. We hired some decent ice hockey boots and spent 40 mins or so on the rink. It was a nice day and I'd be happy to return. read more