Ice skating on a family winter vacation is the activity that genuinely brings everyone onto the ice together. A parent who hasn't skated in fifteen years and a child trying it for the first time both belong on the same rink. The skill levels don't really matter; the joy of being out there together does. The hotels in this collection feature proper ice skating setups. Think well-maintained rinks (outdoor on the hotel terrace or in the village square, or properly run indoor facilities), skate rental in every size, penguin push-along aids for the youngest skaters, and often warm-up zones with hot chocolate close at hand. Larger alpine resorts in Austria, Switzerland, and South Tyrol lead here, often featuring rinks integrated into village squares with twinkling lights and live music. Whether it's a quick afternoon skate or an evening session with the whole family bundled in scarves, this is the kind of activity that defines a great alpine winter holiday. Below are the top family hotels with ice skating, sorted by overall score.