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Lanxess Arena

Germany's largest event hall in Deutz, with up to 20,000 seats – home of the Kölner Haie and a stage for major concerts.

The Lanxess Arena in Deutz is, with up to 20,000 seats, Germany's largest event hall and one of the most modern in the world. Its striking support arch earned it the nickname "Henkelmännchen" (little handle).

Source: Wikipedia · retrieved 2026-06-24

At a glance

  • Opened: 1998 (as Kölnarena)
  • Capacity: up to 20,000 seats
  • Location: Deutz, right bank (near Deutz station)
  • Use: concerts, sport, shows, ice hockey

Cologne's big stage

Across some 83,700 m² of floor space, the arena hosts concerts by world stars, comedy, musicals and conventions. A temporary ice rink makes it the home venue of the ice-hockey team Kölner Haie. As one of the world's most visited arenas, the Lanxess Arena is a central place in Cologne's event life.

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