Kildeskovhallen is a sports venue in

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in northern

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History

The original venue was designed by Karen and Ebbe Clemmensen and built in two phases. The swimming venue was built in 1966-1969. It was followed by two halls for ball games in 1970-1972. The complex was listed in 1998. The swimming venue was expanded with a new 50 m pool and a hot water basin designed by

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in 2001.

Facilities

Kildeskovhallen is home ground for the basketball club

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's handball side and Gentofte Volley. The facilities for swimmers include a 25 m pool, a 50 m pool, a children's pool, a baby pool and a hot water basin. Other facilities include conference rooms, a physiotherapist clinic, fitness centre and a restaurant.

References

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