Pihlajalinna Areena

The arena’s stands can seat approximately 700 spectators. Pihlajalinna Areena and Pohjantähti Areena are located right next to each other, and a shared lobby building connects the two arenas, allowing movement between them indoors. The rink measures 28 x 56 metres, and the hall has 6 changing rooms. The Hakio Ice Sports Centre, also located in the Rinkelinmäki area, completes the facility.

Pihlajalinna Areena is located about two kilometres from Hämeenlinna city centre. Together, the arenas form a versatile complex that serves competitive and recreational sports as well as the public throughout the year.

Route to the main entrance

• The route to the entrance is signposted, level, sufficiently wide, and lit.

Main entrance

• The entrance is clearly distinguishable and lit.
• The entrance doors are clearly visible. There is sufficient free space outside the door for movement, for example with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically.
• There are thresholds higher than 2 cm at the entrance.

Indoor facilities

• There is an accessible toilet in the main lobby. An accessible toilet is also available on the upper corridor, next to the accessible seating area.
• The exercise facilities are on the entrance floor. The stands and restaurant areas are partly located on another floor. When needed, staff can assist with moving between floors by lift.
• The facility has signage for the different areas.

Changing room, washing area, and sauna

• The changing rooms for the exercise facility are on the same floor as the entrance.
• The facility does not have a separate accessible changing room; the men’s/women’s changing rooms must be used instead. The changing room door is heavy or otherwise difficult to open.
• The changing room has enough space to move around with a wheelchair and an assistant. Good lighting and contrasting colours make it easier to perceive the space. The changing room has no lockers. There is no accessible toilet connected to the changing room.
• The washing area is connected to the men’s/women’s changing room. The washing area door opens easily by hand.
• The facility does not have a sauna.

Exercise facility

• The rink can be accessed without barriers through the maintenance gate. The edges of the rink are distinguishable by means of darkness contrast.