IAKS Nordic study trip in Gothenburg, 11 March
In conjunction with Träffpunkt idrott, and as part of the Swedish Sports Summit 2025, IAKS Nordic, in collaboration with the City of Gothenburg, organized a study tour to a total of six facilities. This tour provided relevant insights and stimulated numerous insightful questions.
Report by Peter Ahlström, Head of Sports Strategy, City of Stockholm
Twenty-six Nordic and international participants had the opportunity to explore inspiring sports and leisure facilities in Gothenburg. They were welcomed by representatives of the City of Gothenburg’s sports department who presented its comprehensive urban strategy for providing facilities and sports for all.
Kviberg Ice and Sports Hall is a multifunctional arena offering space for different sports organisations (see feature in sb magazine 1/2024). There are clubs for various ball sports such as handball, basketball, floorball and badminton, and fencing and gymnastics also have their place in the sports hall. The ice rink is available for ice hockey and figure skating organisations, but also for public skating.
Kviberg Ice and Sports Hall
Beach volleyball centre
Next to Kviberg, a beach center with 16 indoor beach volleyball courts was visited; as well as Serneke Arena, featuring an indoor cross-country skiing area, two sports halls, an indoor football pitch, and further activity offerings.
Östermalmshallen had been Stockholm’s temporary market hall that was disassembled and shipped to Mölnlycke where it was rebuilt and repurposed to serve now as a padel hall. The wood-panelled walls with a visible structure create that sense of exclusivity, for a result that is far from the standard tin boxes that house many padel halls around Sweden. (see feature in sb magazine 5/2024)
Serneke Arena
The study tour also featured Slottsskogsvallen, a 100-year-old athletics arena recently renovated to modern standards while preserving its historical value; the new Entréparken, an activity park designed to encourage movement through areas for skateboarding and kick biking, dance, yoga, running, pétanque, and everyday activities.
The tour concluded with a inspiring dinner, fostering networking discussions and providing a delightful end to the event.
