Reykjavík Area (Egilshöllin)
The Largest Sports and Entertainment Center In Iceland


The center, which is about 24,000 m² (258,000 ft²) in size, has excellent facilities for a variety of diverse activities. It features a full-size soccer field (UEFA standard) with facilities for athletics, an Olympic-size skating rink, a 20-lane bowling alley, rooms for the martial arts, a fitness and training center and an indoor shooting range. There is also a restaurant, a 70-bed guesthouse for athletic teams and other groups. Reykjavík Arena presents a great opportunity to practice a wide variety of sports in an invigorating setting, and is ideal for building up team spirit.

Soccer Field

The soccer field is 11,000 m² (118,000 ft²) covered with quality, artificial turf specially designed for soccer. There are seats for 2000 spectators and benches for 1000, all of which fulfill the most stringent requirements for indoor soccer, including UEFA’s. The field is intended for various sporting activities, as well as special events such as concerts and exhibitions. Consultations were held with exhibition planners and technical consultants in order to design an arena that would fill these roles.

Skating Rink

The Olympic size skating rink for international competitions, located on the second floor of the annex arena, is a paradise for ice hockey and figure skating. It is also open to the public and just the thing for tourists looking to have a good time while doing something different. There is space for 500 spectators, and a congenial restaurant, seating 100, is on the third floor overlooking the rink.

Guesthouse

Reykjavík arena offers sleeping facilities for athletic teams and other groups. This is very convenient for groups interested in practicing and competing, as well as participating in other activities: everything needed is under one roof.


Bowling Alley and Restaurant

To ensure that everyone can find something to their liking in Reykjavík Arena, there is a 20-lane bowling alley, and various refreshments are served in the lobby, in addition to many other services for arena guests.

Reykjavík Arena is a great place to visit for groups and others traveling in Iceland, whether your interest is skating, fitness, or spectator entertainment. It is also perfect for athletic and sports teams with the goal of building up team spirit in an invigorating environment.

Concerts, Galas and Other Events

Reykjavík Arena is the prime venue for large events in Iceland. Every year, a series of gala events for various clients are held, and concerts varying from 5,000 to 18,000 guests are common. The arena is also an excellent choice for larger conventions and trade shows.

Reykjavik Arena
Nýsir Ltd. FM Management
Flatahraun 5a
220 Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
Tel: +354 540 6380
Fax +354 562 6385
[email protected]

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