Nolhaga Ice Rink

[Translate to Englisch:] Eislaufhalle Nolhaga

Ice skating rink Nolhaga

A new sporting landmark for the Nolhaga district in Alingsås, Sweden:

The newly planned ice rink will feature an arched roof with horizontal dormers on both sides. It will accommodate over 500 viewers.

Task

A place for sporting gatherings

The ice rink in Nolhaga was designed by architects Wahlström and Steinjner from Gothenburg. The new facility will have two floors and seating for over 500 spectators. The new building will also feature storage, a fitness room, a training room, several locker rooms, and offices. The rink will meet the requirements of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association for Division 1 games.

Implementation

A wide-span arched structure

The ice rink is designed as an arched roof with horizontal dormers on both sides. The building measures 54 m x 85 m and is approximately 13 m high. The arches form the main supporting structure and have a span of approximately 82 m. They have a span of 81.6 m. As a secondary supporting structure, roof elements were arranged above the arched girders as a single-span system.

WIEHAG is responsible for the structural engineering, design, production, and assembly of the timber structure. Construction of the entire facility began with the groundbreaking ceremony in May 2023. The ice rink was opened in early 2025.

Construction board

Architects: Wahlström & Steiner
Structural & construction planning, production & installation: WIEHAG Timber Construction
Glulam volume: 470 m³