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Sport Facilities

Sport Facilities - Available at University of Iceland

The University of Iceland is aware that exercise is important for all students. Therefore, the University of Iceland Gymnasium at Sæmundargata is open to all students and staff for a modest fee.

The Gym offers scheduled group lessons in the hall and fitness suite facilities. Groups can also hire the hall, for example, for ball games or other sports. A sauna is located in the basement of the Gym. 

The timetable for spring semester 2024

Opening hours:

  • Mondays - Thursdays: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Fridays: 7:00 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Sundays: Closed

The Gym is open all year round, except for the summer (about five to six weeks from July to August).

It is also closed during public holidays, such as Christmas and Easter.

Price:

  • One year pass: ISK 12,000
  • Hire of sports hall: Closed groups, 45-minute sessions: ISK 3,000/4,000. At least 10 sessions must be paid for in advance.

Passes are sold at the Service Desk, University Centre, and are valid for all advertised open sessions in the hall, fitness suite, and sauna.

Administration

Birna Úlfarsdóttir and Pálmi Phuoc Du, Mobile number:+354-8321309

For hiring the Sports Hall, contact ithrottahus@hi.is.