Those who want to skate in Utrecht have plenty of options. A visit to the Steck garden center where you can skate for free on the sustainable skating rink. According to the garden center, it looks like you are sliding on ice, but it is actually plastic. This way they use no electricity and no refrigerants. The annual skating rink at the Railway Museum is also open and there is a small rink on Jaarbeursplein. For more serious work you can always go to the Vechtsebanen.