November is skating month in North Holland. At the 4 artificial ice rinks in Alkmaar, Amsterdam, Haarlem, and Hoorn, there are various skating activities for young and old. The 2nd edition of the 4-day marathon race ‘De Vier van Noord-Holland’ also takes place.
The Royal Dutch Skaters Association (KNSB) and the province of North Holland are again the initiators of this skating event for elite and recreational athletes. The final of the marathon race ‘De Vier van Noord-Holland’ is on Sunday afternoon, November 23, in Hoorn.
30% Discount for Everyone
Under the motto ‘All of North Holland Skates’, there is a nice discount promotion at the 4 ice rinks. Everyone who loves skating or wants to learn can get a 30% discount on an admission ticket in Alkmaar, Amsterdam, Haarlem, and Hoorn until November 30. Discount vouchers can be ordered at www.schaatsen.nl/deviervannoordholland Opens an external link. Note: Discount vouchers can only be purchased via this website and not at the ice rink ticket offices.
Extra Skating Fun in Haarlem, Hoorn, and Alkmaar
At the ice rinks in Haarlem and Hoorn, there are extra skating activities on Saturday, November 22. There is guidance for everyone. Whether you are on skates for the first time or want to learn a technically good stroke or crossover. Participation is free, but registration is required at: www.schaatsen.nl/deviervannoordholland Opens an external link. The Alkmaar Ice Square offers special activities every Sunday afternoon in November such as ice biking, curling, and ice hockey. Bringing a sled is also allowed.
Skating Marathon ‘De Vier van Noord-Holland’
During ‘De Vier van Noord-Holland’, marathon skaters from the top divisions of the Netherlands skate a marathon for 4 consecutive days. From November 20 to 23, the 4 North Holland ice rinks form the setting for this competition. On Thursday, November 20, the peloton starts in Amsterdam, on Friday in Haarlem, Saturday in Alkmaar, and the final is on Sunday afternoon, November 23, at the De Westfries ice rink in Hoorn. The regional ambassadors of ‘De Vier van Noord-Holland’ also participate: Wisse Slendebroek, Tessa Snoek, Mats Stoltenborg, and Sofia Schilder. Anyone who wants to experience marathon skating can buy tickets on this page Opens an external link.
About ‘De Vier van Noord-Holland’
As in 2024, the province of North Holland and the KNSB are the initiators of ‘De Vier van Noord-Holland’. This unique skating event for elite and recreational sports can be organized thanks to the help of the ice rinks and skating clubs. ‘De Vier van Noord-Holland’ is made possible by the municipalities of Alkmaar, Amsterdam, Haarlem, and Hoorn and DekaMarkt, Staatsloterij, Unox, and the province.
Cherry on the Cake
Jeroen Olthof, Deputy for Sport and Sponsorship of the province of North Holland: “It is great that we have succeeded again in offering the challenging skating marathon at the 4 ice rinks of North Holland. And all thanks to the love of skating and the efforts of the ice rinks, skating clubs, track committees, ambassadors, and many volunteers in North Holland. The additional skating program for youth is the cherry on the cake and hopefully brings even more skating joy and fun in North Holland.”
For more registration forms and the 30% discount voucher and information: www.schaatsen.nl/deviervannoordholland. Opens an external link
