Students and staff of the university can buy access at the University Centre Service Desk. All open sessions in the hall are included as well as the fitness suite and sauna. There is not a physical membership card, you can just log in at the entrance. Access to the University Gym is ISK 12.000 for the academic year.
Any staff member, with a 50% or higher job percentage can sign a transport agreement. The transport agreement implies a commitment to use environmentally friendly transport options when travelling to and from the University by taking the bus, cycling or walking at least three times a week. In exchange, staff members receive a subsidised twelve-month bus card or a free admission card to the University gym at Sæmundargata. See further information in Ugla.
University Gym timetable for autumn 2024
Opening hours:
- Mondays - Thursdays: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Fridays: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Saturdays: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The gym is closed during public holidays, such as Christmas and Easter, as well as for 6 weeks over the summer.
The University Gym at Sæmundargata is only open to students and staff at the University of Iceland.
Yes, you can rent the gymnasium for group sports during opening hours.
Rent for 45 minutes:
- 3000 ISK between 7 am and 4 pm on weekdays
- 4000 ISK after 4 pm and on weekends
You can check for availabilities by emailing ithrottahus@hi.is. If the time you request is available you will be asked to pay the fee at the University Centre Service Desk.
You can email them at ithrottahus@hi.is.
The building is old and regrettably not well equipped for wheelchair users. There is no elevator and the doorsteps are quite high.
Gym memberships are sold for the academic year. During the autumn semester, you can only buy access for the entire academic year. Access for the spring semester can be purchased separately for 6.000 ISK from January onwards.
Maps and training
Walking/running routes - main campus
