Food & Beverage | Schaatsbaan Museumplein

Welcome to Het Wak

In the middle of Museumplein you’ll find Het Wak, the catering area of the Skating Rink Museumplein, where you are always welcome – even without a ticket for the ice rink. Whether you stop by for a warm drink, an extensive dinner or a cozy drink, Het Wak is the place to celebrate winter in Amsterdam and enjoy the atmosphere around the Amsterdam ice rink.

Nothing beats warming yourself up after a winter walk or an afternoon of skating at Museumplein. At Het Wak you can enjoy creamy hot chocolate with whipped cream, coffee and tea for any moment of the day, mulled wine and other winter drinks, and homemade pastries and sweet treats.

Winter coziness without a ticket

Het Wak is for everyone, from children to seniors. Come by with family, friends or colleagues and discover our varied offering: classic Dutch bitterballen and snacks, a selection of beers, wines and soft drinks, delicious main courses and shared dining, or an atmospheric dinner like cheese fondue.

Whether or not you put on skates, Het Wak is freely accessible to all visitors. With a view of the Rijksmuseum and the Skating Rink Museumplein, it’s the ideal place to come together. From a hot chocolate with the kids to a cozy winter drink with friends: here you taste the warmth and coziness of the city and experience the magic of skating in Amsterdam.

Opening hours

This winter, ’t Wak is also the place to go for a bite to eat, a drink, lunch or dinner. From Monday to Thursday, the restaurant is open from 12:00 to 22:00. On Friday and Saturday, we open at 10:00 and stay open until 23:00. On Sundays, ’t Wak is open from 10:00 to 22:00.

During the Christmas holidays, from 19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, we open every day from 10:00. From Sunday to Thursday, we close at 22:00, and on Friday and Saturday at 23:00.

So even if you are not planning to skate, you are always welcome to take a seat at ’t Wak.