- Address: Reykjavik, Iceland;
- Phone: +354 510 2914;
- Website: ksi.is;
- Field dimensions: 105x68 m;
- Opening: June 17, 1959;
- Capacity: 15,000 people.
Located in the north-west of Europe, Iceland is gaining popularity with tourists every year. The majority of local residents lead a healthy lifestyle, go in for sports and, of course, follow all sports activities. In our review, we will describe in more detail the main national stadium Laugardalsvellur.
History of construction
The idea of creating the main sports arena of the state, was born long before the beginning of construction, at the end of the XIX century - at the time in the capital Reykjavik lived only about 2000 people. The official opening of Laugardalsvillur was held on June 17, 1959, although the first match was played two years earlier, in 1957, between Iceland and Norway.
For all the time the stadium has been rebuilt and updated many times. The last and largest addition was for the period from 2005 to 2007. The main achievement of this reconstruction was an increase in the capacity (9,800 seats) and the creation of 2 additional stands, each of which was designed for 1500 people. Unfortunately, such an innovation does not comply with the rules of FIFA, so in practice it is rarely used.
What is interesting about the stadium?
The Laugardalsvillur stadium is rightly recognized as the country's main sports arena. There are 2 large stands opposite each other, 4 lockers for players and 2 rooms for judges, and 8 race tracks for athletes. In the premises are all conditions for a comfortable stay, there is free Wi-Fi and even there is a small cafe where you can taste delicious and inexpensive snacks.
The stadium was most popular in 2004, when the local team with a great success and a 2: 0 win against Italy. This legendary match was remembered by all sports fans as one of the best in world football history. In addition, cultural events are often held on the territory of Laugardalsvillur. So, in 2007, the concert of one of the Icelandic pop singers was attended by more than 25,000 people - a record number for the entire existence of the arena.
If you want to not only admire this unique structure, but also visit one of the matches, check out the schedule of the games and buy tickets in advance on the stadium's official website.
How to get there?
The National Stadium Laugardalsvellur is located in the heart of Reykjavik , so it is not difficult to get there. You can book a taxi, rent a car or use the public transport service - you should go to the Laugardalslaug stop. The latter option is especially suitable for budget tourists, because bus travel in Iceland is inexpensive.
By the way, in close proximity to the stadium there is an indoor pool with thermal waters, there is a spa and even a small park, where all the citizens and visitors of the capital are very fond of spending time.
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