The grey-clad hall with its arched roof and a blue entrance canopy, seen from the curving access road under a cloudy sky.Photo: Google Maps listing · SourceThe empty ice sheet with its blue and red markings and sponsor logos, seen from one end of the hall beneath a timber-beamed roof.Photo: Google Maps listing · Source
Named after its founder Heinz Schneider
The Heinz-Schneider-Eisstadion in Geretsried was originally conceived as an open ice surface and was modernised and roofed several times over the years. It is the home of the ESC Geretsried, whose River Rats ice-hockey team belongs to a club founded in 1958, and it has been the setting of many memorable games and events.
The stadium is named after Heinz Schneider, a formative figure in Geretsried ice hockey: through his tireless commitment the stadium was built, and it was later named in his honour.
In recent years it has been extended and modernised repeatedly, and the most important projects were a new stand, a modern refrigeration plant and larger changing rooms. The River Rats are a traditional ice-hockey team based in the town, and the stadium has played an important part in its sporting and social development.
Before you head out.
Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.
Admission
Public skating (Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) costs 4,30 € for adults and 3,70 € for children aged 7 to 12; children up to 6 are free, a 12-visit card is 41,50 € and an online ticket 4,00 €. The Schlägerlauf on Saturdays and Sundays costs the same.