Was kicked out of the cafeteria because did not order immediately…read more I was waiting for my family to finish swimming in the pool and have a lunch at that cafeteria. Many tables were free, but they did not allow me to wait. So, the cafeteria lost about € 60 in 30 minutes. And we will certainly not come back to this place. So, long-term income is also lost.

Really great location, easy to find and a very reasonable price. Would definitely go back again…read more The only thing is the direction people skate does not turn. You are always skating anti-clockwise if you wish to go with the flow and not crash into anyone.

Watching a ice skate show from Cirque de soleil made me think of when it was the last time is was…read morein an arena. Well that must have been 10 years ago, back here in Gent, Belgium. I mostly liked it on sundays when they had the disco lights and music and it was less crowded. There is a private parking lot. At the entrance there's a well organized system to pay and rent shoes. Then you walk up and pass the bathrooms and end in the arena. There's a cafeteria and seating for watching from higher up. There's an inner and outer ring. Wonderful memories from here, even I always was a terrible skater!

Despite me having absolutely no skills when it comes to ice skating, I am still a big fan of Jaap…read moreEden. I enjoy watching my Dutchman on Sundays ice skate here, then after we grab a nice cup of hot chocolate in the pub. When I first came to Holland, I was strongly encourage that I would have to learn to skate because I was told the Dutch love..... to skate. Well unfortunately, I have not got around to it yet. I have been more of a spectator instead on the ice. However, I decided that I am going to pick up some lessons soon, so I can participate more in winter sports. Hopefully I will be gliding across the ice in no time. The best way to make the most of the winter in Amsterdam is to skate. In winter there is an open-air ice rink at Jaap Eden, which is actually one of the best ice skating venues in Holland. The Dutch come out here to maintain their ice skating skills in mass numbers.

Usually the service is pretty good, but today me and my friends went to the Jaap Eden baan, and an…read moreemployee treated us with such disrespect!