Pohjantähti Areena

Completed in 1979, the arena has a spectator capacity of 5,360 people. The arena also features 23 boxes, three meeting rooms, and seven dressing rooms, as well as four restaurants and several bars. The rink dimensions are 30 x 58 metres.

The Pihlajalinna Areena is located adjacent to Pohjantähti Areena and features a 700-seat grandstand and six dressing rooms. The complex is further complemented by the Hakio Ice Sports Centre.

Pohjantähti Areena is located approximately two kilometres from the centre of Hämeenlinna, in the Rinkelinmäki district near the Ahvenisto outdoor recreation area. Parking spaces are available in the vicinity of the arena, and public transport options are available for HPK home matches.

Route to the main entrance

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

Main entrance

• The entrance is clearly identifiable and illuminated.
• The entrance doors are clearly distinguishable. There is sufficient space outside the door for maneuvering, for example, with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically.
• There are thresholds exceeding 2 cm in height at the entrance.

Interior spaces

• An accessible toilet is located in the main lobby. Additionally, an accessible toilet is available on the upper corridor near the accessible seating area.
• Exercise facilities are located on the entrance floor. Grandstand and restaurant facilities are partially located on the second floor. If necessary, movement between floors is possible via elevator with staff assistance.
• The facility features signage for the various spaces.

Dressing room, washroom, and sauna

• The dressing rooms for the exercise facility are located on the same floor as the entrance.
• The facility does not have a separate accessible dressing room; the men’s or women’s dressing rooms must be used instead. The dressing room door is heavy or otherwise difficult to open.
• The dressing room provides sufficient space for use with a wheelchair and an assistant. Good lighting and contrast differences facilitate spatial orientation. There are no lockers in the dressing room. There is no accessible toilet located within the dressing room area.
• The washroom is connected to the men’s/women’s dressing room. The washroom 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.