Best Sports Venues in Berlin"

"Best Sports Venues in Berlin"

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Max-Schmeling-Halle "Music & Sports"

Max-Schmeling-Halle is an impressive indoor multi-purpose arena that hosts a wide range of events, including boxing matches, basketball games, and live music concerts. Opened in 1997, Max-Schmeling-Halle was named after the famous German boxer Max Schmeling and it was initially designed as a boxing stadium. by abbilder +49 30 44 3045 www.max-schmeling- [email protected] Falkplatz 1, Berlin halle.de/

Velodrom "Popular Stadium"

Velodrom is an indoor cycling track and multi-purpose stadium in Prenzlauer Berg. Velodrom hosts a variety of events, including cycling competitions, concerts, and swimming events. Open since 1997, the building was erected under the supervision of architect Dominique Perrault and can seat more than 5,500 people and host up to 12,000 by Velomax depending on the type of event.

+49 30 44 3045 www.velodrom.de/ [email protected] Paul-Heyse-Strasse 26, Berlin

Mercedes-Benz Arena "Multi-Purpose Entertainment Center"

Mercedes-Benz Arena, formally called O2 World, is a magnanimous indoor arena that is the home of the ALBA Berlin basketball team as well as the Eisbären Berlin ice hockey club. The stadium's enormous seating capacity of 17,000 also makes it a favorite venue for large concerts. The 1400 square-meter (15,070 square-foot) LED grid on the facade of the arena is by dronepicr one of the largest installations in the world and transforms the front of the building into a large video screen.

+49 30 20 60 70 8899 www.mercedes-benz- onlineredaktion@mercedes- Mercedes Platz 1, Berlin (Tickets) arena.de/ benz-arena-berlin.de

Sportforum Hohenschönhausen "A Premier Sports Center"

The Sportforum Hohenschönhausen is home to one of the largest German Olympics Training Centers, ten national training centers and 20 other sports clubs, making it one of the city's largest sports venues. With over 35 different sports facilities to boast, the center is one of the city's premier training facilities and is the venue of choice for some of the country's top by Mazbln athletes. Numerous prestigious competitions, championships and sporting events are hosted at the Sportforum Hohenschönhausen each year. The center encompasses within itself an ice skating rink and facilities for the practice of archery, football, swimming and judo amongst many others.

+49 30 9717 2240 www.berlin.de/sen/innere [email protected] Weissenseer Weg 51-55, s/sport/sportstaetten/sport erlin.de Berlin forum/

Olympiastadion Berlin "Monumental Sports Arena"

Built for the 1936 Olympic Games, the Olympiastadion conjures up memories of fanatical fans and Jesse Owens sprinting and leaping for four gold medals. Today, the Olympiastadion is home to Berlin's premier soccer club, Hertha BSC, and hosts major sporting events like the ISTAF Athletics Meeting. International performers like Michael Jackson, by Wolfgang26 Beyonce, The Rolling Stones and U2 have taken the crowds by storm with their dazzling concerts here. Designed to impress the world, this monumental multi-purpose arena has done just that since its reopening in 2004. Visitors can wander around the stadium on event-free days, or choose to go on a guided tour of the massive arena. The visitor's center is perfect to learn more about the fascinating history of this monumental structure.

+49 30 2801 8118 www.olympiastadion- info@olympiastadion- Olympischer Platz 3, berlin.de/ berlin.de Olympiapark Berlin, Berlin

Stadion An der Alter Försterei

"Soccer Fans Unite"

Opened on August 7, 1920 Stadion An der Alter Försterei, also called the Stadium at the Old Forest House, is the home to the 1. FC Union Berlin soccer club. The first game in the stadium was played during the opening ceremony before 7,000 spectators, but the renovated soccer stadium can now hold up to 21,723 people. Visitors can contact the stadium to arrange by Christian Liebscher (Platte) a tour of this historic facility.

+49 30 65 6688 www.fc-union-berlin.de/ Wuhlheide 263, Berlin

Galopprennbahn Hoppegarten "Century Old Racecourse"

Founded in 1868, the Rennbahn Hoppegarten is a historical racecourse that still hosts amazing horse races. The first race at Galopprennbahn Hoppegarten included Otto von Bismarck, the German Chancellor and Prime Minister, as well as King Wilhelm I of Prussia. The racecourse was damaged during World War II; however, it was renovated and now some by Maria Krüger of its buildings are protected historic sites. This is a great place for an outing with friends or family - you can even bring a picnic as you watch the races. Enthusiasts can join the Racing Club with facilities like VIP terrace seats and indulge in betting. The sprawling area filled with lush grass catches the eye from a distance, with the facility for visitors to stand close to the tracks as well as sit and enjoy in the stands. Neatly combining history, culture, sports and a strong sense of family, this racecourse can be termed as jack of all trades.

+49 3342 3 8930 www.hoppegarten.com/ [email protected] Goetheallee 1, Hoppengarten

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