About this venue
Ferrum Arena is a modern multi-purpose sports venue within the Jernvallen complex in Sandviken. The facility brings four sports halls together under one roof, while its main arena provides 1,200 seated places. It is designed for sports such as floorball and gymnastics, with a flexible structure that can also accommodate cultural and other events.
Inside, the complex includes the main sports arena, additional halls for ball sports and school activities, as well as dedicated areas for gymnastics and group training. This layout allows different parts of the venue to be used simultaneously, while visitors can also find a café inside Ferrum Arena during selected activities and events.
Ferrum Arena is located at Arenavägen 1, Sandviken, Sweden. Parking is available within the Jernvallen area, including accessible spaces close to the entrance, while local buses stop at the nearby Göransson Arena stop. For broader information about getting around Sandviken and regional transport connections, see the city description below.
About the city: Sandviken
Sandviken, a town in Sweden's Gävleborg County, has developed into a recognizable regional center for sports, concerts and other major events. An important role is played by Göransson Arena in the Jernvallen area, a multipurpose venue capable of hosting major sporting events, concerts, trade fairs and other programs. The combination of the arena, cultural attractions and a compact town center makes Sandviken a practical destination for visitors who want to combine attending an event with a stay in this part of central Sweden.
Local and regional public transport is provided by X-trafik, whose bus services connect different parts of Sandviken and surrounding communities. The main transport hub is Sandvikens resecentrum, where city and regional buses meet rail services operated by, among others, Tåg i Bergslagen and SJ. The train journey to Gävle takes approximately fifteen minutes, while Gävle Centralstation provides onward connections toward Uppsala, Stockholm and Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Sweden's main international airport. For visitors arriving by car, the E16 road provides convenient access to the town and also makes it easy to reach the Jernvallen area and Göransson Arena.
Before or after a concert, match or another event, the surroundings of Sandviken are also worth exploring. Högbo Bruk combines a historic industrial setting with parks, crafts, gastronomy and outdoor activities, while Gamla Bruket preserves part of the town's industrial heritage and traditional workers' architecture. For a quieter break, visitors can explore areas around Lake Storsjön or walk through the town center and the area around Kulturcentrum. This combination of events, industrial history and nature allows a visit to Sandviken to become more than simply a trip to the arena.
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