Laugardalsvöllur Stadium
Iceland's national football stadium in Reykjavík
Laugardalsvöllur in Reykjavík is Iceland's national stadium, hosting football matches, concerts and events; visitors attend fixtures or use nearby park facilities.
Laugardalsvöllur at a Glance#
Address: Laugardalsvöllur (national stadium), Reykjavík, Iceland
About Laugardalsvöllur#
Laugardalsvöllur is the national stadium of Iceland, located in the Laugardalur area of Reykjavík. It serves as the main venue for international and domestic football matches in Iceland.
The stadium hosts national team fixtures and league matches and is integrated with nearby sports facilities and parks in the Laugardalur valley. Seating capacity for football is around 9,800 spectators.
Constructed in the 20th century to serve as Reykjavík’s principal sports stadium, it has been upgraded and maintained to meet international match requirements. The venue is used for football and occasional athletics events and community sports.
The stadium sits within the Laugardalur sports and recreation district of Reykjavík, close to public pools and other sporting facilities and a short drive or bus ride from the city centre.
- National stadium: Home ground for Iceland’s national football team and for domestic club fixtures, making it the principal stadium for top-level football in Iceland.
- Capacity: Seated capacity is around 9,800 for football matches, and the venue is part of a larger sports complex in the Laugardalur valley.
How to Get to Laugardalsvöllur#
Laugardalsvöllur is Reykjavík’s national stadium located in the Laugardalur valley just east of the city centre. It’s within easy reach on foot from central Reykjavík - roughly a 15-25 minute walk (about 1-1.5 km) depending on your starting point.
Reykjavík’s local buses (Strætó) serve the Laugardalur area from the city centre; taxis and short drives along main streets into Laugardalur are also straightforward.
Tips for Visiting Laugardalsvöllur#
- If you want to see inside without a match-day crowd, visit on a non-match day or book a stadium tour-public access is limited during events and tours let you see changing rooms and the main bowl.
- Laugardalsvöllur is within easy walking distance of central Reykjavík (roughly 15-25 minutes) and is adjacent to the Laugardalslaug geothermal pool complex-combine a stadium visit with the pools for a local leisure experience.
- Check the national team and club fixture calendar before you go; the stadium frequently hosts international matches and events that change access and opening times.
Best Time to Visit Laugardalsvöllur#
Best visited in Icelandic summer (June-August) when daylight and milder temperatures make outdoor stadium visits and events most comfortable.
Weather & Climate near Laugardalsvöllur#
Laugardalsvöllur's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 14°C. Moderate rainfall (931 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 2° | -7° | 88 mm | overcast | 91% | 7.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.0h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 3° | -6° | 96 mm | overcast | 91% | 7.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.2h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 3° | -6° | 91 mm | overcast | 89% | 7.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.5h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 6° | -2° | 58 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.9h |
| May | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 3° | 60 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 18.2h |
| June | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 6° | 51 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 20.4h |
| July | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 58 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 19.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 11° | 80 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 16.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 10° | 4° | 74 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 12.8h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 93 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.5h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 4° | -4° | 88 mm | overcast | 91% | 7.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.0h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 3° | -6° | 94 mm | overcast | 92% | 7.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 3.6h |
