Berlin without ice: closure of the Neukölln ice stadium ensures frustration with ice rinks

Berlin without ice: closure of the Neukölln ice stadium ensures frustration with ice rinks

According to a report by www.berliner-zeitung.de, the Eisstadion Neukölln is not yet open this year, although it is usually frequented by thousands of visitors at this time of year. The reason for the closure is a lack of an operating license due to new security regulations that have been created after potential dangers were found by the refrigerant of ammonia. This affects not only the ice stadium in Neukölln, but also other ice stadiums in Berlin, which also have defects in their refrigeration systems. The situation has led to many Berlin ice skaters, both professional athletes and leisure skiers, stand in front of closed doors. This has led to public protest, petitions and inquiries to the responsible authorities. The scarce availability of ice surfaces in Berlin has led to a critical situation for ice skaters in the entire city area.