Stunning outdoor ice rinks can be found in town squares, city centres, ski resorts and, in the far north – where thick ice is reliable – on natural lakes. Tell us about a winter break, ski holiday or Christmas trip that involved skating. Include details of the rink’s setting – the buildings, cafes, bars are all part of the jollity and there may be some interesting historical details worth describing.
Outdoor rinks in the UK tend to close early in the new year, whereas in mainland Europe they often stay open will into March, so while UK tips are welcome our shortlist will be more oriented towards the continent. Please don’t send us a tip on an unofficial rink … so no temporarily frozen rivers or canals please, for obvious reasons.
Let us know details of locations, websites and prices. Please ensure your tip stays within around 100 words.
Have a look at our past winners and other tips
Send tips by filling in the form below, with as much detail as you can in around 100 words. We’re sorry, but for legal reasons you must be a UK resident to enter this competition.
Photographs are welcome if they are high-quality and you are happy to share but it is the text that our judges will consider. If you do send photographs please ensure you are the copyright holder.
The best tips will appear on the Guardian Travel website and may also appear in print in Guardian Travel. The winner, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet, will receive a £200 hotel voucher from UK.hotels.com.
Competition closes at 10am GMT on Monday 23 December 2019, and will be published on or after Friday 27 December
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