Nybro Vikings · Nybro, Sweden
Liljas Arena is a hockey venue located in Nybro, Sweden, with a seating capacity of 2,380. It is home to Nybro Vikings, who compete in Hockeyallsvenskan. Liljas Arena is one of 94 venues in Sweden tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 11th among Hockeyallsvenskan stadiums by capacity.
If you're planning a hockey pilgrimage through Sweden's storied rinks, make sure Liljas Arena in Nybro earns a spot on your itinerary. This atmospheric venue has been welcoming fans since 1963, when it first opened as Victoriahallen, making it the fourth-oldest indoor ice hockey arena in the entire country. The building carries decades of hockey heritage in its bones, and while it adopted its current sponsored name in 2016, locals still remember the roar of crowds that have echoed through these walls for over sixty years.
Today, Liljas Arena serves as home ice for Nybro Vikings IF, a club riding high after their promotion to HockeyAllsvenskan following the 2023–24 season. Watching a game here means experiencing second-tier Swedish hockey at its most authentic, where the proximity to the action and the passion of the hometown faithful create an intimate atmosphere you simply won't find in newer, larger arenas. The Vikings' recent rise through the ranks has injected fresh energy into this historic building, making it an exciting time to visit and witness a community rallying behind their team as they compete against some of Sweden's most ambitious hockey clubs.
