Successful Ice Wonderland season – from new production space on 4.000 m2 to ice rinks in 6 european countries

The leading company for the rental and sale of ice rinks, “Ice Wonderland”, once again exceeded the set business goals this year and achieved excellent results in the production, design, construction, installation and management of ice rinks and ice parks throughout Europe.

“Ice Wonderland” rinks and ice parks were set up this season in 6 European countries with a total of 35 cities, where they provided top-level service for skating on high-quality ice, with modern equipment and high-quality technical equipment.

Ice rinks are an indispensable winter animation in public city squares and parks every year, but more and more private organizers of winter events are also deciding to enrich their offer with ice rinks and ice parks.

What gives “Ice Wonderland” ice rinks added value are entertainment services – the organization of fun, sports and thematic events on the ice, which makes skating on “Ice Wonderland” ice rinks an unforgettable experience for visitors. This is also confirmed by more than 100 additional programs that gathered thousands of visitors to the “Ice Wonderland” rinks this year.

“Logistical preparation and production for the season takes the whole year, so that we can deliver and set up the ice rinks in a short period. This year we are particularly proud of our success, because the “Ice Wonderland” story has spread to 6 European countries and we have become recognized as a leading company to produce ice surfaces and reliable partners of numerous counties, cities and companies, thus our clients. The season in which we achieved top results is behind us, with which we also announce new business steps and projects that are being prepared for the season 2023/2024.”

To centralize the production of ice rinks and business processes, as well as due to the increased demand for “Ice Wonderland” ice rinks and the increase in the scope of business by expanding to numerous European markets, the “Ice Wonderland” logistics and production centre was opened on more than 4,000 m2 in Zagreb. In this way, the “Ice Wonderland” centre became an incubator of innovative solutions for ice surfaces of the highest quality and modern technology. In addition to production, this business centre has storage space, as well as offices for logistics, human resources management, marketing and administration.

The opening of this centre also marked the official start of our own production of mobile and fixed ice rinks, ice parks and slides adapted to all client requirements and location specifics. As part of a complete 360 service, we offer clients the possibility of creating project documentation, designing project solutions, along with an individual offer in which it is possible to incorporate colours, materials and branding according to the client’s wishes.

“By opening this centre, we completed 10 years of business and achieved our goal: to provide conditions for the production of high-quality ice rinks and ice surfaces in Croatia. With the dedicated work and persistence of the entire “Ice Wonderland” team, we succeeded in this. With this step, we opened a new chapter of our business, which turned out to be a more than necessary and successful move, because we can emphasize that the 2022/2023 season was the most successful so far. This centralization of business processes and production enabled us to quickly expand to the European market, as well as the opportunity to present the quality of Croatian production to Europe,” said Natko Bošnjak, director of “Ice Wonderland”, about the domestic production of ice rinks and the new logistics centre.

“Towards the new season, we are going bravely, diligently and with dedicated work towards the achievement of new goals.”

Ice Wonderland sports programs on ice for active winter

Fun sports activity and recreation in the fresh air are one of the main characteristics of skating, which is why it is loved by all generations. “Ice Wonderland” ice rinks attract thousands of visitors every winter who want to have fun on the ice. There is never a shortage of additional content and events offered by the “Ice Wonderland” rink, so this season’s sports programs have delighted many. More than 30 skating schools were organized at ice rinks throughout Croatia and abroad, where small and large skaters practiced their first skating moves, while others improved their skills on the ice. There was no shortage of fun and laughter at the other sports programs, of which there were almost 60 this year, which enriched the skating experience for the visitors and provided unforgettable moments. So, the ice bikes were always on the move, for races on ice tracks an additional seat was required, just like in the ice bocce competition.

Sports programs will be further enriched next season – with new props that are already in preparation!

Ice Wonderland entertainment programs have turned the rink into an ice stage

With its entertainment programs, “Ice Wonderland” shows every year that skating can be a real spectacle, bringing a new dimension of fun and experience to the ice every season. This year, “Ice Wonderland” provided a unique program at the ice rinks with foreign artists, who left no one indifferent with their dance, costume design and skating pirouettes. Bright costumes, attractive musical rhythms and stage performances turned the “Ice Wonderland” ice rink into a stage on ice. More than 40 entertainment programs this year, for which there was always a great demand, show that ice skating is an extraordinary combination of culture, art, music and sport, with which “Ice Wonderland” enriched the offer of the destination, the winter program and raised winter event tourism to a higher level.

Ice Wonderland penguin presented to the audience and became the seasonal hit

The trademark of “Ice Wonderland”, the cute and cheerful “Ice Wonderland” penguin, was the main hit among the youngest visitors of the “Ice Wonderland” skating rink this year. The skaters couldn’t wait for the announced socializing with the penguin, who cheered them up at the openings, entertainment and sports programs, where there was no shortage of laughter and joy. As part of his animation program, the “Ice Wonderland” penguin taught children how to skate and dance, distributed sweets and was always ready to “give me five” or a hug of encouragement to the little skaters. Everyone was interested in taking photos with the penguin, so our penguin was certainly the most photographed face on the ice this season, whose photos from numerous Croatian cities, as well as those abroad, flooded social networks. Children are counting down to the next meeting with the “Ice Wonderland” penguin, and the new season will bring even more exciting surprises and activities on the ice, which are already in preparation.

STOP SHOP Hrvatska chose “Ice Wonderland” ice rinks as an additional attraction at its locations and delighted all visitors

This winter, visitors to the newly opened STOP SHOP shopping centres enjoyed, in addition to the shops, skating on the “Ice Wonderland” rinks within the complex. The European trade brand recognized the benefits of investing in additional animation content and enriched its offer for visitors by partnering with “Ice Wonderland”, which made them the centre of holiday entertainment for all generations. Well-known sports and entertainment programs attracted many young and old skaters, so their visits to STOP SHOP shopping centres were even more fun.

By investing in additional content for visitors, STOP SHOP showed its desire to make the experience of going shopping fun for the whole family, and “Ice Wonderland” ensured unforgettable moments with its attractions on ice – entertainment and sports programs.

Thus, visitors throughout the season could practice and learn their skating skills in skating schools, enjoy pirouettes and ice shows by professional skaters, and hang out with the main attraction of the season, the “Ice Wonderland” penguin, which, the skaters said, was an added reason for coming to STOP SHOP shopping centres.

Ice Wonderland ice rink delighted the visitors of the Z centre second year in a row

The successful cooperation between the “Ice Wonderland” skating rink and the “Z” shopping centre continued for the second year in a row. This year, visitors were delighted by the larger ice surface, which raised the skating experience to a new level, enabling rich additional possibilities and animation on the rink, which delighted many visitors.

The new winter season was officially opened by “Ice Wonderland” right on the ice rink of the “Z” centre, with a spectacular event that attracted numerous visitors of all ages, as well as famous people. Numerous visitors enjoyed the whole winter in the exceptional offer of Advent in the “Z” centre: gastronomic delicacies, singing performances and themed performances, as well as skating schools, a stage-entertainment program by foreign skaters and a favourite meeting with the “Ice Wonderland” penguin, which together rounded off and marked another great winter season.

Hit roller skating this spring in Z Center

Skate with us this spring at the roller skating rink in front of the Z center in Zagreb. Every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., roll into the rhythm of music and welcome the evening when the roller skating area is lighted with flashing lights, which gives a special experience. Spend time outdoors with a party on the wheels from morning to night!

Working time:
From 8.4. do 15.4.2022.
Monday – Sunday: 10:00 to 21:00
Prices:
Tickets: 20 kn
Rent of rolls: 10 kn

Spring season announcement

This spring we welcome you on wheels. Being outdoors and physical activity are just some of the benefits of roller skating that undoubtedly attract children, young people and adults to fun on the wheels.

Roller skates that can fit on any surface and create entertainment for visitors of promotional and tourist events, shopping centers, hotel complexes, as well as city squares and parks. Laughter and joy, experiences that are recounted as an idea for quality time spent are spreading and recommended among visitors, and so a good voice about your roller skating rink can be rolled up this spring and summer.

If you are already thinking about the winter season, it is never too early for this. Contact us to deliver the winter joy of skating next season to your location as well.

“Delivering winter joy” – Winter Season 2021/2022

The last round of the season at ice rinks across Croatia as well as Europe has been slid off, and we are proud to conclude that the most successful season so far is behind us. We completed the productive season by presenting a new concept, with which we connected our vision and services into one slogan – Delivering winter joy. Thus, this Ice Wonderland season also delivered winter joy from the opening ice shows, ice skating schools, as well as the daily skating adventures of small and large visitors. Also this year we have created and launched a new thematic service that was greeted with enthusiasm by many little ones and their parents – the organization of birthday celebrations on the ice with animators, games, skating school and unforgettable photos.

The winter season behind us has set a new bar in the development of Ice Wonderland. In a few months, we have passed thousands of kilometers, produced tons of ice and set up dozens of ice rinks and ice parks in Europe, in just a few weeks. Innovative logistics solutions, new sales solutions, planning, team organization and dedication to the work of all Ice Wonderland employees were a prerequisite for achieving such high goals of the season. In these few sentences, the 2021/2022 season was summarized by the director Natko Bošnjak:

Novelty planning for the next winter season has already begun, and until then enjoy recounting skating experiences and viewing photos and videos.