New Luster for a Rink in Amsterdam Fans of Hans Brinker, the fictional Dutch boy who enters an ice-skating race to win a pair of silver skates, can practice their moves at Ice*Amsterdam, the recently opened skating rink in the shadows of the majestic Rijksmuseum, on Museum Square. The seasonal rink, previously operated by the city and this year run by a private concessionaire, has been upgraded to include a new design decorated with custom-made mosaic orbs; the restaurant Brasserie Winters, with heated outdoor terrace and bar; and a walkway over the rink replicating the city's most famous drawbridge, the Magere Brug, or "Skinny Bridge." You can rent skates or bring your own, and nervous skaters need not worry - you'll see tots and adults hanging onto chairs for assistance. If you're not a skater, you can watch from the restaurant while enjoying classic Dutch treats, including Hollandse snert (pea soup), stamppot (mashed potatoes and vegetables), and apfelstrudel (apple tart). The rink and restaurant are open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through February.