Motorworld Köln
Home of the Michael Schumacher Private Collection: a hub for classic and collector cars on the grounds of the former Butzweilerhof airport.
Motorworld opened its tenth location here on 16 June 2018. Besides cars, the site also reflects the history of aviation.
Source: Wikipedia
At a Glance
- Type
- Service center for classic and collector cars with a permanent automobile exhibition
- Location
- Ossendorf district, Ehrenfeld borough
- Grounds
- Former Butzweilerhof airport, Cologne
- Opened
- 16 June 2018
- Operator
- Motorworld Group
- Access
- Exhibitions are mostly free to enter; guided tours available
Motorworld Köln stands on the grounds of the former Butzweilerhof airport and permanently hosts the Michael Schumacher Private Collection.
Michael Schumacher Private Collection
Among Motorworld's attractions is the permanent exhibition "Michael Schumacher Private Collection." The site also houses a permanent automobile exhibition.
Aviation and Motorization in Cologne
The exhibitions explore the history of aviation and motorization with a focus on the cathedral city. Those who want to dive deeper into these topics can join a guided tour.
Trade, Storage and Workshops
The center revolves around classic and collector cars. Its focus areas are trading, storage, workshops and accessory shops.
Events, Hotel and Basketball
The site is used as an event venue. The grounds include a hotel and several restaurants and cafés, among other facilities. Basketball is played here too: starting with the 2025/2026 season, the RheinStars Köln play their home games at Motorworld.
Timeline
- 2018Motorworld Köln – Rheinland opens on 16 June at the former Butzweilerhof airport site
- 2025/2026RheinStars Köln use Motorworld for home games from the season onward
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