Íþróttahöllin á Akureyri: Stadium in Akureyri

Íþróttahöllin á Akureyri stands as a functional hub for sport in the north rather than a monument to it. Opened in 1982, the hall has served the community for decades. It is a place where local clubs maintain their presence, providing a consistent backdrop for handball and basketball.

The interior is defined by its utility. This is not a venue built for spectacle but for practice and competition.

Attendance figures tell a story of local interest rather than national fame. A report from the Icelandic Handball Association notes a crowd of 2,000 for a significant match in 2014. That figure exceeds the official capacity, suggesting that when the stakes are high, people find a way in. The hall also hosts school sports and cultural events, keeping the doors open beyond the professional fixtures. Offices for organizations like ÍBA, ÍSÍ, and SKÍ sit within the building, tying the sports into the wider community infrastructure.

The location at Skólastígur/Þórunnarstræti places it firmly within the town’s rhythm.

Date	Match	Score
7 Nov	KA Akureyri — HK Kopavogur
4 Oct	KA Akureyri — Hamar	3:1
3 Oct	KA Akureyri — Hamar	0:3
23 Apr	KA Akureyri — Throttur Reykjavik	3:0
15 Apr	KA Akureyri — Throttur Reykjavik	3:0
10 Apr	KA Akureyri — Afturelding	3:0
2 Apr	KA Akureyri — Afturelding	2:3
1 Mar	KA Akureyri — Afturelding	3:0

Date

Match

Score

7 Nov

KA Akureyri — HK Kopavogur

4 Oct

KA Akureyri — Hamar

3:1

3 Oct

KA Akureyri — Hamar

0:3

23 Apr