Bad Orb, November 10, 2026.
Ice Skating at ALEA PARK: From November 14 through December 20, the ALEA CENTER COURT will once again be transformed into the most beautiful ice rink in East Hesse. At ALEA ON ICE, 800 square meters of ice and a special opening ceremony await guests: The Family Opening Show begins at 12:15 p.m., followed by the evening show as dusk falls, all in an atmospheric setting. After both shows, the figure skaters take to the ice alongside the guests and offer special assistance to first-time skaters.
Since the ice rink is quite a bit bigger this year, the ticket booth and skate rental are located for the first time in the parking lot of the Bad Orb swimming pool, at Am Orbgrund 19. From there, head up to the padel and tennis courts at the ALEA CENTER COURT. The ice rink is waiting for you there—put on your skates and go!
Even if you’ve never been on ice skates before, you can take it easy on the ice at ALEA ON ICE: In the separate practice area, you can take your first steps at your own pace. Ice skates are available on-site in sizes 25 through 50; models with adjustable bindings are available for smaller feet. Ice skating aids in the form of seals can be rented free of charge.
After a few laps, it’s time to warm up. The food and drink stands right on the event grounds offer mulled wine and children’s punch, as well as savory and sweet snacks. They’re exclusively available to guests of ALEA ON ICE—a wonderful opportunity to wind down and enjoy the rest of your visit.
Tickets are available for advance purchase online at alea.club and on-site at the box office; only card payments are accepted at the box office. Tickets are not tied to a specific date and can be used flexibly during the event period.
Adults who want to ice skate pay 10 euros, and children 12 and under pay 8 euros. For guests who wish to visit the venue without skating, the admission ticket costs 5 euros; a drink voucher is included. For multiple sessions on the ice, 10-visit passes are available: they cost 90 euros for adults and 72 euros for children 12 and under. Skate rental costs 7 euros.
ALEA ON ICE is open through December 20 every Monday and Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
In principle, anyone can apply for a scholarship. The award committee will take various criteria into account when selecting the scholarship holders: First and foremost, the economic eligibility of an applicant family. This is based on the average household income (approx. €70,000) in the Main-Kinzig district and the applicant confirms that they have a lower household income. Voluntary commitment, special achievements or a particularly convincing application are also taken into account.
When applying for a scholarship, applicants must provide basic information, a letter of motivation and a letter of recommendation from a (class) teacher. After submission, the awarding committee will review the application and contact the applicants regarding the next steps.
At the present moment, two scholarship programs have already been confirmed.
Further scholarship programs are currently being developed.
There will be both full and partial scholarships. Depending on the type of scholarship, either all or part of the school fees will be covered by the scholarship. Both scholarship models cover tuition fees up to the 10th grade to the extent indicated.