Skautahöll — Reykjavík Ice Skating Rink
Indoor ice skating rink — public skating, hockey, skate rental year-round.
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About Skautahöll — Reykjavík Ice Skating Rink
Indoor ice skating rink — public skating, hockey, skate rental year-round.
Ice skating is a common winter pastime in Iceland — skating on frozen ponds was traditional before indoor rinks, and the sport remains part of Icelandic winter culture.
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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.
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.
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Story & Folklore
Skautahöll is where Reykjavík learns to skate. The indoor rink in Laugardalur operates year-round (Iceland's outdoor winters are often too windy for pond skating), offering public skating sessions, ice hockey leagues, and figure skating training. Public skating sessions run most afternoons and evenings — families with children wobbling on skates, teenagers showing off, couples holding hands on ice. Skate rental available (around 800 ISK). The rink also hosts ice hockey games — Iceland has small but enthusiastic hockey culture, and watching a local game is entertaining. Ice skating is traditional in Iceland — before indoor rinks, Icelanders skated on frozen ponds and lakes in winter. The tradition continues at Skautahöll, now with heated changing rooms and a snack bar instead of frozen toes and thermoses. It's a rainy-day family activity, a glimpse into Icelandic winter sports culture, and a chance to skate indoors while volcanic landscapes wait outside.
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.
Culture
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Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
Engey
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Gufunes
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Reykjavík
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Skuggabaldur – The Shadow Creature
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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.
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