Hofmattenhalle

The Hofmattenhalle in Wohlen is a functional box for ball games. The first half opened in 1993, a standard triple gymnasium built for local activity. The second half arrived quietly on November 25, 2022, when a new triple gymnasium was inaugurated with a handball match between Handball Wohlen and TV Muri.

The two halls sit side by side, sharing a roof but separated by nearly three decades of construction. The older structure holds the history of the community; the newer one, commissioned by the Municipality of Wohlen and designed by architect Urs Müller, adds modern capacity. The total spectator space is modest, holding around 300 people. It is not a place for record crowds.

Handball Wohlen, sometimes known as SG Wohlen-Mutschellen, call this complex home. They play in the 2. Liga and 1. Liga, using the court for their weekly grind. FC Wohlen also uses the hall for events, such as legend tournaments, keeping the community spirit alive outside of professional tiers. The surface is a standard indoor sports floor, typical of Swiss multi-purpose halls, though the specific material is not detailed beyond being a standard court.

The venue does not have former names. The name Hofmattenhalle applies to the entire complex, encompassing both the 1993 and 2022 buildings. It is a place of routine, not spectacle. The ice hockey team HC Wohlen Freiamt plays at the separate Schüwo Park ice rink, so this hall remains dedicated to indoor ball sports. The construction cost for the new hall was approximately 16.13 million Swiss Francs, a figure that reflects the investment in local infrastructure rather than national prestige. The hall serves its purpose without fanfare.