Fjällräven Center

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Fjällräven Center is an indoor sporting arena located in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The capacity of the arena is 7,350 for ice hockey games and 9,800 for concerts, and the arena was opened on 26 August 2006.Ground was broken for the arena on 14 September 2004. The arena is located in downtown Örnsköldsvik, by the harbor, and is surrounded by water on three sides. It contains three spectator levels: one suite level, and two general seating levels. Other features include a restaurant and six bars. The atrium features a light display called Active Light Field, which makes the atrium change colors.It replaces the older Kempehallen as the home arena of the Modo Hockey ice hockey team. The third Semi-Final of Melodifestivalen 2007 was hosted at the arena, as well as the first Semi-Final of Melodifestivalen 2010 and the fourth Semi-Final of Melodifestivalen 2014. The arena was also one of the candidates to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. Other notable music acts include Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy, Michael W. Smith and Kent. It also hosted the 2008 European Curling Championships.