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Sports facilities

Please note that access is for registered users only. If it is used by others, the access will be closed.

Opening hours:

The gym is closed on public holidays, including Christmas and Easter, and for 6 weeks during the summer.

Who has access to the University Gym?

The University Gym at Sæmundargata is open only to students and staff of the University of Iceland.

Can groups rent the gymnasium?

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 availability by emailing ithrottahus@hi.is. If the time you asked for is available, you must pay the fee at the University Centre Service Desk.

How can I contact the supervisors of the sports facilities?

You can email them at ithrottahus@hi.is.

Is the sports centre accessible to wheelchair users?

The building is old and, unfortunately, not well-equipped for wheelchair users. There is no elevator, and the doorsteps are pretty high.

Can I buy access for one semester?

Gym memberships are sold for the academic year. During the autumn semester, you can buy access for the entire academic year for 12.000 ISK or just for the autumn semester for 6.000 ISK. You can purchase spring-semester access for 6.000 ISK from January onwards.

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