When it comes to sports venues, they are often located in the usual places. These are the most peripheral parts of towns and other settlements, and in major cities are located in strictly urban areas. But if you search hard enough, you’ll find there are some unusually placed venues that are worth of being called unique. Here are twelve such examples.





1. Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course, USA

The Coeur d'Alene Resort is a luxury resort hotel in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Located on the north shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene, the Coeur d Alene Resort features a marina, convention facilities, spa, as well as a notable 18-hole golf course. The hotel has 338 rooms and suites, and its main tower has 18 floors.

Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course in Idaho is best known for its par-3 14th hole, which features the only movable island green in the world. Built on a barge on submerged tracks, the green is moved daily by computer and distance can range from 95 to 200 yards (87-183m).

link Water taxis transport golfers to the hole, which can moved to change the difficulty of the shot (you have to swing from the mainland).

Designer Scott Miller planned the course to feel like a park, and it has since been ranked among the best resort golf courses in the United States by Golf Digest, Golf Magazine and others. map]



2. Eidi Stadium, Faroe Islands

link Located just a few yards from the Atlantic Ocean, the Eidi Stadium is home to some of the Faroe Islands' semi-professional football (soccer) teams.

link There is just a small amount of standing room around the outside of the pitch, with fans the only thing stopping wayward shots heading straight into the sea.

link The stadium is located in Eiði - a village on the north-west tip of Eysturoy, Faroe Islands. Its name means isthmus in the Faroese language. The town has a population of 669 inhabitants. In the center of the village there is a large stone church from 1881. It was built in connection with the village's centennial. [ link1 , link2 , map ]





3. Tennis Court at Burj Al Arab, United Arab Emirates

link The world’s highest tennis court stands atop the fourth highest hotel in the world - Burj al-Arab at Dubai. The tennis court is circular in shape and when no session is at play, it doubles as a helipad.

The exact height of the tennis court is not known, but the hotel is 321 m (1,053 feet) tall and the court is located very near the top.

In 2005, when Roger Federer and Andre Agassi were at Dubai for a tournament, they were invited to play a few rounds at the Burj’s helipad-converted-tennis court.

Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 m (920 ft) from Jumeirah beach and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge.

sail of a ship. Sometimes referred to as "the world's only 7-Star hotel", its star rating is disputed. [link2, map] The shape of the structure is designed to mimic the. Sometimes referred to as "the world's only 7-Star hotel", its star rating is disputed. [ link1





4. The Float at Marina Bay, Singapore

‘The Float at Marina Bay’, is an architectural treat to the eyes. It is the only stadium in the world that literally floats. At 120 meters (394ft) long and 83 meters (272ft) wide, this floating stage is the largest in the world. Located on the Marina Reservoir in Marine bay, this massive stage has the capacity of seating 9000 people. The total weight capacity of it is 1,070 tones.

The stadium can hold 30,000 people in its seating area. Built within a short span of 13 months, in April 2007, this Stadium has attracted tourists from far and near, who come to marvel at this exquisite architectural delight.

It is a pleasure to behold the beautiful scenic appeal of the surroundings. One can see the city skylight, boats, ships and the daily hub of the busy city. This stadium is well equipped with lightings for night time sport as well. Giant viewing screens provide close ups and scores of the games.

However being an outdoor stage the weather might play an important role in determining events and games. Suspension cords hold the structure together and bright colors are used throughout.

This stadium is a vision accomplished that never ceases to delight the beholder by blending perfectly the scenic natural surroundings of this beautiful land with the concrete city. For sure every game played and every trophy won here would be more than just memorable. [ link , map ]