Vejlby-Risskov Idrætscenter

Vejlby-Risskov Idrætscenter (Vejlby-Risskov sports complex) is the largest sports complex in Eastern Jutland.[1] The complex is situated in the district of Vejlby-Risskov in Aarhus.

Facilities

Vejlby-Risskov Idrætscenter, here the headquarters of the sports school of Idrætshøjskolen Århus.

Vejlby-Risskov Idrætscenter has its headquarters in a modernist low red brick building complex, inaugurated in 1969 and designed by architectural firm Friis & Moltke. The buildings comprise a folk high school of sports (Idrætshøjskolen Århus), 4 indoor sports halls, including the sports and events arena of Vejlby-Risskov Hallen, a swimming hall and administrative offices.[2] Several sport clubs also has their headquarters at the grounds of the sports complex, but at different locations. The buildings are surrounded by a total of 10 soccer fields, several outdoor tennis courts and a stadium with a capacity for 5,000 spectators.[3] The complex covers an area of 1.5 km2 (150 hectares).[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Vejlby Risskov Idrætscenter" (in Danish). Skovbakken Ungdom sports club. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "Idrætshøjskolen Århus". Retrieved 7 March 2015. Official homepage of the school
  3. ↑ "Vejlby Stadion". stadions.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 7 March 2015.
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Coordinates: 56°11′33″N 10°12′37″E / 56.1924°N 10.2103°E / 56.1924; 10.2103

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