Hotel Viking is a 3-star hotel in Viserbella di Rimini that stays open in January and welcomes Happyfania Volley teams, coaches and parents. We're a few minutes from the sports halls in Viserba and Rimini, with a private car park for your coach, breakfast, lunch and dinner timed around matches, Junior Suites for families, and room for groups of more than 100.
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01What is Happyfania Volley?
Happyfania Volley is the youth volleyball tournament held over Epiphany on the Rimini Riviera. It's organised by Kiklos Young with Dinamo Pallavolo Bellaria Igea Marina, and K Travel is the accommodation partner. The 2026 edition brought together 120 teams from 70 clubs across Italy, with more than 2,300 players and accompanying adults.
- Girls’ categories: Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 and Under 19.
- Boys’ categories: Under 15, Under 17 and Under 19.
- Who can play: players registered with FIPAV, the Italian volleyball federation.
- Where: 16 sports halls in Bellaria Igea Marina, Viserba di Rimini and Rimini.
- Off the court: the Happy Disco night for everyone taking part.
02Happyfania Volley 2027: dates and registration
The 14th edition runs from 3 to 5 January 2027: optional open practice on 2 January, matches on 3 and 4 January, and the finals and prize-giving on 5 January. Registration opens on 15 October and closes on 10 December 2026. Rules, timetables and updates are on the official tournament website.
03How to book
Clubs taking the official tournament package book through K Travel (info@ktravel.it). Parents, families and other adults travelling with the team, or anyone who wants to come early or stay on a few nights, can contact us directly and we'll put together an offer to suit you.
04Why stay at Hotel Viking for Happyfania
- Close to the courts: Viserbella sits right next to Viserba, where some of the tournament halls are, and Rimini and Bellaria Igea Marina are only a few minutes away.
- Room for the coach: our private car park opposite the hotel is fenced and covered by CCTV (€6 a night), with space for coaches and minibuses.
- Big groups: we can take more than 100 people, counting athletes, coaches and team staff.
- Meals that fit the competition timetable: early breakfast, packed lunches and late dinners on request.
- Meals for the players: breakfast, lunch and dinner, menus for children and teenagers, and Romagna cooking.
- Rooms for families: Junior Suites with two separate bedrooms, handy for parents and children.
- Open all year, including over New Year and Epiphany, and for other tournaments and sports events.
05Happyfania Volley 2027 at a glance
| Dates | 3–5 January 2027; open practice on 2 January |
|---|---|
| Organiser | Kiklos Young with Dinamo Pallavolo Bellaria Igea Marina |
| Where it’s played | sports halls in Bellaria Igea Marina, Viserba di Rimini and Rimini |
| Categories | girls U13–U19, boys U15–U19 |
| Coaches | private car park in front of the hotel, €6 a night |
| Meals | breakfast, lunch and dinner timed around matches |
| Rooms | for teams, coaches and parents; Junior Suites with up to 6 beds |
| Groups | more than 100 people |
See also our pages on teams and tournaments, Christmas and New Year, our food and our offers.
06What our guests say
What guests write on TripAdvisor.
Menus for young players
«Generous portions and willingness to change the menu to suit the children.»
Girls' teams
“The girls could spend time together in the outdoor common areas without supervision as long as they were quiet.”
07Ask for a quote
Send us your dates, how many of you there are and which board you'd like, and we'll put together an offer to suit you. You can reach us on WhatsApp, by phone or by email at info@viking.rimini.it.
See also: Hotel for sports teams and tournaments in Rimini · FAQ · Events in Rimini.
Hotel Viking is an independent hotel. We are not a partner, sponsor or official hotel of the events mentioned on this page and have no connection with their organisers. Event names appear only to show that we host participants and their families; all names and trademarks belong to their owners.
Happyfania Volley on court
Photos: Kiklos / KTravel, published with their permission.
08FAQ
When is Happyfania Volley 2027?
The 14th edition runs from 3 to 5 January 2027. There's an optional open practice session on 2 January, and the finals and prize-giving are on 5 January. Registration is open from 15 October to 10 December 2026 on the website of the organiser, Kiklos Young.
Where are the matches played?
Matches are played in 16 sports halls in Bellaria Igea Marina, Viserba di Rimini and Rimini. Hotel Viking is in Viserbella, right next to Viserba, so the courts in Viserba and Rimini are only a few minutes away.
How do I book the hotel for the tournament?
Clubs taking the official tournament package book through K Travel, the Happyfania Volley partner (info@ktravel.it). Parents, families and other adults travelling with the team, or anyone wanting extra nights, can contact us directly on WhatsApp, by phone or by email.
Can the team coach park at the hotel?
Yes. There's a fenced private car park with CCTV opposite the hotel, with room for coaches, minibuses and vans. It costs €6 a night.
Do you serve early breakfast or packed lunches on competition days?
Yes. On request we can do an early breakfast, packed lunches and a late dinner to fit around match times.
Do you have rooms for parents with children?
Yes. Our Junior Suites have two separate bedrooms sharing one bathroom, which works well for parents and children. Cots for babies up to 2 are free on request.
How many people can you take?
We can take groups of more than 100 people, including players, coaches, other adults and families.
Is the hotel open in January?
Yes, Hotel Viking is open all year, including during Happyfania Volley, and the rooms are heated.
How far away are the sports halls in Viserba?
A few minutes by car or coach. Viserba is the next village along from Viserbella.
