Zell am See: YOURGING INSIALICAL INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL TOP athletes!

Zell am See: YOURGING INSIALICAL INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL TOP athletes!

The ice skating season has opened a new chapter in Zell am See. On June 6, 2025, the Zeller ice rink was ceremoniously opened and made accessible all year round for the first time. This is not only a profit for the local population, but also moves international ice skaters to the picturesque region. Even after defrosting, the ice surface remains open in the Volksgarten during the warm months, which further increases the attractiveness of the location. According to SN use numerous figure skaters, including the Canadian choreographer Mark Pillay, Zell as a summer base.

A special highlight are the Pair Skating Days, which take place in July. Austrian top pairs such as Gabriella Izzo and Luc Maierhofer as well as Sophia Schaller and Livio Mayr are expected here. These events not only serve to prepare for the upcoming competition season, but also enable exchange with international couple running teams, coaches and officials. European champion Niina Petrõkina estimates the atmosphere in Zell am See and trains in the new ice rink for two weeks. It describes the place as inspiring and raves about the breathtaking view that athletes from all over the world attracts.

High operation in the Zeller ice rink

This weekend the Zeller ice rink becomes the center of the event when the Skate Austria impulse days take place. Over 75 athletes and 20 coaches from all over Austria take part. The program includes intensive training and thematic units that deal with health care and nutrition. These impulse days offer an excellent opportunity to learn new techniques and network with other ice skaters.

In the Austrian capital Vienna there are also numerous options for figure skating enthusiasts. Here the figure skating tradition is deeply rooted, and there are many ice halls that are operated all year round. Many clubs offer courses and training and, above all, support children in discovering the fascination of figure skating. There are a total of five ice halls in and around Vienna, including the ice cream town hall in Vogelweidplatz and the Steffl Arena in Kagran, where ice skaters can wet at any time. Ultimate Ice Skating emphasizes that the training program in Vienna includes both athletics and dance training to optimally prepare for the competition.

growing enthusiasm for figure skating

The figure skating is increasing in Austria. The combination of professional training conditions and the breathtaking backdrop of places like Zell am See ensures that sport finds more and more followers. More and more figure skating enthusiasts are not only from Austria, but also from far away to participate in the events and training programs. The investment in infrastructural improvements such as the year -round ice rink in Zell am See will certainly help promote the figure skating as a highly attractive sport.