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Skautahöll — Reykjavík Ice Skating Rink
About Skautahöll — Reykjavík Ice Skating Rink
Skautahöll Reykjavíkur (Reykjavík Ice Skating Hall) opened 1987 in Laugardalur valley, providing Iceland's premier indoor ice rink. **Facilities:** - Full-size Olympic ice rink (60m x 30m) - Skate rental (~800 ISK) - Changing rooms and lockers - Snack bar **Public Skating:** - Sessions usually afternoons/evenings (check schedule skautaholl.is) - Entry ~1,000 ISK + skate rental ~800 ISK - Family-friendly, all skill levels **Hockey & Figure Skating:** - Ice hockey leagues (youth and adult) - Figure skating training programs - Public can watch hockey games (check schedule) **Hours:** Variable depending on public skating vs. hockey/training. Check skautaholl.is for current schedule. Located in Laugardalur valley next to Laugardalslaug pool and Botanic Garden, ~3 km from downtown Reykjavík.
🐉 Where Iceland Skates Indoors
Icelanders used to skate on frozen ponds in winter. Then they built an indoor rink and could skate year-round without wind chill freezing their faces. Progress.
📖 History of Skautahöll — Reykjavík Ice Skating Rink
Skautahöll opened 1987 as Iceland's first indoor ice rink. Before indoor facilities, Icelanders skated on frozen ponds and lakes in winter — a tradition dating to settlement era. Ice hockey grew in popularity mid-20th century. Skautahöll made year-round skating and hockey possible regardless of weather.
💡 Did You Know?
Iceland's ice hockey team qualified for the 2018 World Championship Division I — a remarkable achievement for a country of 380,000 with one indoor rink at the time.
Key Facts
Opened 1987 in Laugardalur
Full Olympic-size rink
Public skating sessions, ice hockey, figure skating
Skate rental ~800 ISK, entry ~1,000 ISK
Check skautaholl.is for schedule
💎 Hidden Gems
The Local Hockey Games
If public skating isn't happening, check if there's a local ice hockey game — watching Icelandic amateur hockey is surprisingly entertaining and tickets are cheap/free.
Combine with Laugardalslaug
Skautahöll is next to Laugardalslaug thermal pool — you can ice skate, then soak in hot pots. Only in Iceland.
🕐 Best Time
Check skautaholl.is for public skating schedule
🚗 Access
Laugardalur — bus routes 2,5,14,15 or drive (free parking)
⏱ Duration
1–2 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring skates?▾
No — skate rental available ~800 ISK. Bring warm socks.
What's the schedule?▾
Public skating sessions vary — check skautaholl.is for current times. Usually afternoons/evenings.
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