Lanxess Arena

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

Events Concerts Sport Deutz

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).

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

Source: Wikipedia · retrieved 2026-06-24

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.

Kölnarena, stadium, Cologne, Germany. — © Sebastian Wallroth · Public domain

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The Kölnarena (Cologne Arena) inside, prior the European Club Championships, in November 25th, 2006. — © Armin Kübelbeck · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Commons

Frisch Auf! Göppingen, on December 27th, 2008 in the Lanxess Arena of Cologne. During the Bundesliga game VfL Gummersbach - Frisch Auf! Göppingen. In the backgr — © Kuebi = Armin Kübelbeck · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Commons

Köln-Arena 2, Heimat der Kölner Haie ( Eishockey ) in Köln - Deutz — © G. Friedrich · CC BY 3.0 · Commons

Köln-Arena, Lanxess-Arena, Köln-Deutz — © G. Friedrich · CC BY 3.0 · Commons

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Willy-Brandt-Platz 3
50679 Köln

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Lanxess Arena

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Cologne's big stage

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