A Gothenburg arena that hides its muscle behind Swedish understatement—until you clock the span and the crowd-engineering.
Indoor ice hockey venue in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Visitor Guide
Walk the perimeter first: arenas read best from outside as a complete mass, then go inside to understand how entry, concourse, and bowl stack.
From the plaza side in late afternoon for soft façade light; interior (if attending an event) during warm-up when seating geometry is visible but not crowded.
Inside access is event-based—check schedules; on non-event days you’re mostly limited to exterior circulation.
Arenas are parametric in disguise: sightlines, rake angles, egress times, and bowl geometry are a spreadsheet turned into space.
30–90 minutes
Design & Structure
Bowl geometry derived from sightline calculations and egress modeling; roof and long-span structures coordinated with event rigging loads and acoustics.
Concrete seating structure with long-span roof elements—built for durability, vibration control, and crowd loads.
The roof span and suspended load capacity (lights, sound, scoreboards) is the hidden structural feat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Scandinavium?+
Scandinavium was designed by Poul Hultberg and completed in 1971. It is located in Gothenburg Municipality, Sweden.
Where is Scandinavium located?+
Scandinavium is located in Gothenburg Municipality, Sweden. Its coordinates are 57.6992°, 11.9878°.
When was Scandinavium built?+
Scandinavium was completed in 1971. It was designed by Poul Hultberg.
Can I visit Scandinavium?+
Scandinavium is a real building in Gothenburg Municipality that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.