2025 Winterhaus Hours
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With the move of the UC Health Ice Rink presented by Fifth Third Bank to Elm Street Plaza, we’re excited to introduce a new tradition to Fountain Square: Winterhaus! Winterhaus is a cozy, glass-enclosed tented retreat in the heart of the city. Complete with daily programming, a full bar, and space for everything from co-working to private events, Winterhaus will be a hub for festive fun from November through February.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Winterhaus is 21+, minors are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Please be prepared to show your ID at the door!
CLICK HERE to see information on Winterhaus events!
2025-26 Hours
November 15 – November 23
Monday – Sunday | 11a – 9p
(Holiday Hours) November 24 – November 29
Monday | 11a – 9p
Tuesday – Wednesday | 11a – 11p
Thursday | CLOSED
Friday – Saturday | 11a – 11p
Sunday | 11a – 9p
November 30 – December 18
Sunday – Wednesday | 11a – 9p
Thursday – Saturday | 11a – 11p
December 19 – January 4
Monday – Sunday | 11a – 11p
**Winterhaus will be closed on Christmas Day
Interested in hosting your event at Winterhaus? CLICK HERE TO BOOK!
Special thank you to The Plant Trolley for keeping Winterhaus cozy with seasonal foliage!
Fountain Square rules apply in Winterhaus in addition to:
- Minors unaccompanied by an adult are not permitted.
- Adults are required to show ID at the entrance.
- The Facility is for active/intended use only. Patrons are welcome to bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages, but at least one member of any group utilizing the space must purchase at least one item from Winterhaus.
- Individuals who do not purchase an item from the Winterhaus are respectfully asked to limit their time in seated spaces to no more than 30 minutes to accommodate other patrons.
- To ensure this space is accessible and enjoyable for all intended guests, please limit use of seats provided to 1-hour.
For health and safety of all patrons:
- Basic hygiene and appearance standards must be maintained while inside the Winterhaus.
- Laying down and/or placing feet on furniture is not permitted.
- Pathways must be kept clear.
To maintain adequate seating and space for all patrons, each visitor is permitted:
- 1 small personal item (Purse, tote, laptop bag, diaper bag, etc.)
- We ask that items remain with the patron at all times and where possible, placed under their seats and/or free of pathways.
- No carts, wagons, oversized bags, or multiple large items.
- Items left unattended on the Square will be considered abandoned and will be discarded

Still wanting to enjoy the tradition of Ice Skating in Downtown Cincinnati? Check out the Bigger, Better, and Brand-New Ice Rink at Elm Street Plaza, located just two blocks away!
- Minors unaccompanied by an adult are not permitted.
- Adults are required to show ID at the entrance.
- The Facility is for active/intended use only. Patrons are welcome to bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages, but at least one member of any group utilizing the space must purchase at least one item from Winterhaus.
- Individuals who do not purchase an item from the Winterhaus are respectfully asked to limit their time in seated spaces to no more than 30 minutes to accommodate other patrons.
- To ensure this space is accessible and enjoyable for all intended guests, please limit use of seats provided to 1-hour.
- Basic hygiene and appearance standards must be maintained while inside the Winterhaus.
- Laying down and/or placing feet on furniture is not permitted.
- Pathways must be kept clear.
- 1 small personal item (Purse, tote, laptop bag, diaper bag, etc.)
- We ask that items remain with the patron at all times and where possible, placed under their seats and/or free of pathways.
- No carts, wagons, oversized bags, or multiple large items.
- Items left unattended on the Square will be considered abandoned and will be discarded
Details
With the move of the UC Health Ice Rink presented by Fifth Third Bank to Elm Street Plaza, we’re excited to introduce a new tradition to Fountain Square: Winterhaus! Winterhaus is a cozy, glass-enclosed tented retreat in the heart of the city. Complete with daily programming, a full bar, and space for everything from co-working to private events, Winterhaus will be a hub for festive fun from November through February.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Winterhaus is 21+, minors are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Please be prepared to show your ID at the door!
CLICK HERE to see information on Winterhaus events!
2025-26 Hours
November 15 – November 23
Monday – Sunday | 11a – 9p
(Holiday Hours) November 24 – November 29
Monday | 11a – 9p
Tuesday – Wednesday | 11a – 11p
Thursday | CLOSED
Friday – Saturday | 11a – 11p
Sunday | 11a – 9p
November 30 – December 18
Sunday – Wednesday | 11a – 9p
Thursday – Saturday | 11a – 11p
December 19 – January 4
Monday – Sunday | 11a – 11p
**Winterhaus will be closed on Christmas Day
Interested in hosting your event at Winterhaus? CLICK HERE TO BOOK!
Special thank you to The Plant Trolley for keeping Winterhaus cozy with seasonal foliage!
Fountain Square rules apply in Winterhaus in addition to:
For health and safety of all patrons:
To maintain adequate seating and space for all patrons, each visitor is permitted:

Still wanting to enjoy the tradition of Ice Skating in Downtown Cincinnati? Check out the Bigger, Better, and Brand-New Ice Rink at Elm Street Plaza, located just two blocks away!
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