There are a few skating rinks in Kharkov, some indoors and some out. The best I’ve found thus far however is at the shopping centre Dafi. From metro Geroiv Pracy (Geroiv Truda), take the long, muddy path to the mall, head upstairs via the escalator and turn right.
The cost is about 30UAH an hour including skate rental (decent ones). Weekdays are best if you want your alone time. Weeknights and weekends if you prefer a little more danger…..and glitter.
There’s also a nice cafe inside the arena and a food court just opposite it. A warm bowl of Borscht hits the spot after an hour on ice.
