AVICII ARENA

Description

Essentials about the Avicii Arena in brief

The Avicii Arena is a special kind of multi-purpose hall and one of Stockholm’s most striking landmarks. For a long time, it was the largest spherical building in the world. The arena hosts ice hockey matches as well as various music concerts. If you want to enjoy a special view of Stockholm, you can take an outdoor elevator to the roof of the arena and enjoy an incomparably beautiful view of the Swedish capital from there.

The name “Avicii Arena”

The arena has been renamed several times over the course of its history. Today, it bears the name of the Swedish DJ and producer Avicii, who died in 2018 at the age of 28. Avicii was an internationally renowned musician who made a significant contribution to the rise of electronic dance music in the 2010s.

The architecture of the Avicii Arena

The arena was inaugurated on February 19, 1989 as the largest spherical building in the world at the time (at that time still under the name “Stockholm Globe Arena”). It has a capacity of 16,000 spectators for concerts and 13,850 spectators for sporting events.

The Avicii Arena is an impressive architectural masterpiece. The spherical event hall has a volume of 605,000 cubic meters, a diameter of 110 meters and a height of 85 meters. The maximum usable area is 75 by 45 meters. The Avicii Arena only lost its title to The Sphere in Las Vegas in 2023.

The dome construction of the Avicii Arena is a unique example of engineering skill. It consists of 14,000 steel elements arranged in a grid pattern. The glass façade of the Avicii Arena is another architectural highlight. It consists of 4,000 glass elements arranged in a herringbone pattern. The glass façade lets daylight into the interior of the building and offers a view of the surroundings.

The unique spherical shape of the Avicii Arena not only has aesthetic benefits, but also contributes to the acoustic excellence of the venue. The roundness minimizes disruptive echoes and allows for even sound distribution. Every seat in the arena therefore offers a first-class acoustic experience, be it at a pulsating concert or a sporting event.

The SkyView

The SkyView is a special attraction in the Avicii Arena. It is a panoramic gondola lift that takes visitors up to an 85-meter-high platform on the roof of the arena. From there, they can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Swedish capital. You can see the Stockholm City Hall, the Royal Palace, the old town Gamla stan and the harbor. In good weather, the view even extends as far as the Stockholm archipelago.

The SkyView ride takes about 20 minutes. The gondolas travel in a circle around the dome of the arena, offering a 360-degree view of the surroundings. The gondolas are spacious and can accommodate up to 16 people.

The use of the Avicii Arena

The Avicii Arena is used for a variety of events, including concerts, sporting events, shows and congresses. The arena is a popular venue for international stars and events. Some of the most famous artists who have performed at the Avicii Arena include Adele, Beyoncé, Coldplay, David Bowie, Elton John and Madonna.