Globenområdet, Entertainment district in Stockholm, Sweden
Globenområdet is an informal area in Johanneshov, Söderort, Stockholm, named after the Avicii Arena (Globen). It is bounded by Nynäsvägen, Sandstuparken and Arenavägen, and contains the Avicii Arena, Hovet, 3Arena (formerly Tele2 Arena, a football and concert venue), the Globen Shopping centre, the Quality Hotel Globe and many offices.
The area took shape around the Avicii Arena, opened in 1989 as the Globe, a 110-metre sphere that remains one of Stockholm's largest indoor venues. Hovet next door dates from 1955 and was rebuilt in 2002. The 3Arena (formerly Tele2 Arena) opened in 2013 for football and concerts. AB Storstockholms Lokaltrafik had its headquarters here from 1992 to 2005.
The area functions as a major hub for music and sports fans in Stockholm, hosting regular national and international events. Visitors come here to experience concerts, sporting competitions, and to gather in the surrounding cafes and restaurants.
The area is easily accessible via the Globen metro station on the green line and sits close to central Stockholm. Ample parking is available, numerous hotels offer accommodations, and a wide range of restaurants and shops operate throughout the district.
The area's name comes from the Avicii Arena, formerly Globen, and the district is bounded by Nynäsvägen, Sandstuparken and Arenavägen. Storstockholms Lokaltrafik had its head office here from 1992 to 2005. Companies here use the special postal address Stockholm-Globen, while streets belong to Johanneshov.
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