Globe is a multi-purpose arena and the home stadium of the Swedish national ice hockey team in Globen City. Apart from sports enthusiasts, it should be seen by architecture fans as it is the largest hemispherical structure in the world.
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The hall is continuously renamed depending on who the current sponsor is. It is currently called Avicii Arena.
Architecture and size
The Globen sports hall catches the eye at first sight with its unusual architecture reminiscent of the Earth.
The Globen opened in 1989 and from then until today has been the largest semi-circular structure in the world.
The dome has a diameter of 110 metres and a total height of 86 metres.
Skyview.
The Skyview attraction offers a unique experience. Two circular glass capsules, similar to those of the London Eye, travel along the roof of the Globen Arena.
You get a very unusual view of the interesting structure of the building and a wide view of southern Stockholm. The ride up and down takes about 17 minutes in total.
The attraction is open daily, opening hours vary according to the season.
The ticket price is 170 sek.
For current opening times and online ticket purchase, visit the official website: skyview.ebiljett.nu
Arena tickets
In addition to sports matches, the Globe Arena hosts many cultural events, especially concerts.
For a complete list of events, including the possibility to buy tickets online, visit the official website: aviciiarena.se.
How to get there
There are metro, tram and bus stations right next to Avicii Arena.
- Metro - Globen station, green line 19
- Tram - Globen stop, line 30
- Buses - Slakthuset stop, lines 30B, 195, 861, 869
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