so after talking about going there for the last four years, we finally made it to the "vienna ice dream", a big skating rink in front of the town hall, with a total area of 8.000 square metres. also, it was my early valentine's surprise for nina.
since it was during the week, there were not that many other visitors, so it was all nice and relaxed. after renting the ice skates we went on the ice.
it took a while to get used to ice skating again; after all, the last time we both were on the ice was back in february 2012.
so we started slowly, always close to the barrier, so we would have something to grab a hold of if we would fall. but we did not, and so we got more confident with each round.

then it was time for a break, so we grabbed a bite and had smoked salmon. the price was moderate and the food was really good.
after a few more rounds we called it a day and went home again. the "vienna ice dream" is really big fun; ice skating in the middle of the city. maybe we manage to get there again in 2017.
i did not bring my camera with me but i would like to share some pictures i took with my camera - of course the quality is pretty bad.