Olympia

Olympia is a football stadium in Helsingborg with a grass pitch measuring 105 by 68 meters (344 by 223 feet). The venue holds 16,000 spectators across four stands and serves as the primary home for local club Helsingborgs IF.

The site opened in 1898 as a multi-sport facility intended for athletics and cycling. The football club Helsingborgs IF made this location its permanent home in 1907.

The stadium serves as home to Helsingborgs IF, a club deeply rooted in the city's identity since early 1900s. Match days bring the community together in a space that has witnessed generations of supporters.

The stadium sits east of Helsingborg center and is roughly a 15-minute walk from the railway station. Direct train connections are available from Malmo and Gothenburg.

The stadium hosted matches during the 1958 FIFA World Cup and the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup. This international tournament history adds significance to its role beyond domestic club football.

Location: Helsingborg Municipality

Inception: 1898

Official opening: July 31, 1898

Capacity: 16000

Part of: Helsingborg Sports Complex

Address: Mellersta Stenbocksgatan 8, 254 37 Helsingborg

Website: https://helsingborg.se/uppleva-och-gora/anlaggningar-och-sporthallar/olympia

GPS coordinates: 56.04944,12.70694

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52