World · Europe · 19 hrs ago
Leeuwarden ice rink closes again after ammonia leak
The Elfstedenhal ice rink in Leeuwarden was evacuated after another ammonia leak.
The same rink had closed earlier in the week after a leak that forced 400 people to leave.
Ammonia is used to cool equipment in the rink’s technical room.
Director Klaas Siderius said only a small amount escaped this time and that no one was in danger.
An alarm triggers an immediate evacuation under the rink’s safety procedure.
The rink will stay closed until at least Monday.
The Elfstedenhal ice rink in Leeuwarden was evacuated again after an ammonia leak.
Director Klaas Siderius said only a small amount escaped and the leak was detected immediately.
He said nobody was in danger.
The rink will remain closed at least until Monday.
A leak earlier in the week also forced the rink to close and 400 people to leave.
- Who
- The Elfstedenhal and its director, Klaas Siderius.
- What
- The rink was evacuated after an ammonia leak and will remain closed at least until Monday.
- When
- The latest leak was reported on November 7, 2026.
- Where
- The Elfstedenhal in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands.
- Why
- Ammonia leaked from equipment used to cool the rink’s motors, triggering the evacuation protocol.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
An ammonia leak forced the rink to close, and 400 people had to leave.
The rink was evacuated again after another ammonia leak.
The Elfstedenhal is due to remain closed at least until Monday.
- Venue
- Elfstedenhal, Leeuwarden
- Substance
- Ammonia
- People present during earlier leak
- 400
- Closure
- At least until Monday
What people are saying
At leak, an alarm immediately goes off for the technical staff.
They then see a red screen.
According to our protocol, the hall is evacuated immediately when there is an ammonia leak.