Finland’s New Nokia Arena Uses Abloy Oy System for Access Management
Europe’s newest multipurpose arena, Nokia Arena, which opened in December in Tampere, Finland, includes state-of-the-art access management provided by Abloy Oy.
Europe’s newest multipurpose arena, Nokia Arena, which opened in December in Tampere, Finland, includes state-of-the-art access management provided by Abloy Oy. Security and access control systems are integrated with arena staff shifts and logistics; mobile devices and wristbands are used as keys; and rapid emergency exit is central to the arena. The stadium, which is home to the Finnish ice hockey league team Tappara and will host the 2022 Men’s Ice Hockey World Championships, is expected to draw event crowds of up to 15,000 people.
Architect Daniel Libeskind designed the arena, built above the city’s main railway line. Its location in the city center and its around-the-clock hours highlight the importance of access management. For example, the arena requires separation between semi-public, open areas from premises accessible only to employees or hotel guests.