Scandinavium

About this venue

Scandinavium is more than an arena—it’s one of Gothenburg’s best-known stages for major events. Built as a classic multi-purpose indoor venue, it’s praised for a compact bowl that keeps the crowd close to the action, whether you’re there for ice hockey, handball, or a headline concert. Capacity adapts to the event format: roughly 12,000 for sports, and up to about 14,000 for concerts with an expanded setup.

Inside, the experience feels like a proven, big-night arena: clear sightlines, an intense atmosphere, and acoustics that carry performances well. Comfort comes from a practical layout of entrances and concourses, supported by the expected food-and-drink options that make breaks easy and quick.

Address: Valhallagatan 1, 412 51 Göteborg (Gothenburg), Sweden. Aim for the event district around the venue and follow the on-site signage to the main entrances; the stop called “Scandinavium” is essentially right outside the doors, and nearby public car parks support arrivals by car. For broader city transport and getting around beyond the venue area, see the guide further down the page.

About the city

Gothenburg (Göteborg), a vibrant city on Sweden’s west coast, is known as one of Scandinavia’s most appealing destinations for concerts, major sports events and large public happenings. The city blends urban energy with a relaxed coastal feel, so visitors often like to pair a match or a show with a short city break. A varied choice of arenas and stadiums, together with clear wayfinding and well-organised entrances, makes getting to an event straightforward and enjoyable, even at peak attendance times.

A key advantage is excellent connectivity: public transport operated under Västtrafik includes trams, buses and boat services, so reaching the main arenas and stadiums is quick and convenient no matter where you stay. If you arrive by train, Gothenburg Central Station (Göteborg C) sits right in the city centre and is a natural starting point for continuing towards venues. For air travel, Göteborg Landvetter Airport offers reliable links to the city, so the entire arrival plan can be arranged without unnecessary transfers and stress.

Before or after the event, Gothenburg rewards curiosity: stroll along the canals and the waterfront of the Göta älv river, explore the charming Haga district, or catch the city’s pulse along Avenyn. If you want a touch of greenery and a view, several lookouts and walking paths provide a calmer contrast to the evening crowds, while the proximity of the sea and the archipelago adds a special “bonus” to the experience. That mix of events and a city that’s easy to enjoy is exactly what makes Gothenburg a great choice when you’re looking for tickets to sport or live music with a short but memorable stay.