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Veltins-Arena

Veltins-Arena – Stadium in Herne, opened in 2001. No events are listed right now, but here is everything you need to know before you visit: how to get there, where to park, where to stay and where to eat nearby.
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About Veltins-Arena

Arena AufSchalke, currently known as Veltins-Arena for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium with a retractable roof and slide-out pitch in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It opened on 13 August 2001 as the new home ground of FC Schalke 04. The stadium has a capacity of 62,271 for league matches and 54,740 for international matches. Its naming rights were sold to the German brewery Veltins in July 2005.

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Getting there

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  • VELTINS-ArenaTram stop330 m · 5 min walk
  • Willy-Brandt-Allee / GELSENWASSERTram stop780 m · 13 min walk
  • Berger SeeTram stop1,3 km · 21 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)

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Veltins-Arena: FAQs

What's on at Veltins-Arena?

There are no upcoming events listed at Veltins-Arena right now.

Where is Veltins-Arena?

Veltins-Arena is located at Herne.

How big is Veltins-Arena?

Veltins-Arena has a capacity of around 62.271.

What is the nearest station to Veltins-Arena?

The nearest station is VELTINS-Arena (Tram stop), about 330 m from Veltins-Arena.

Which hotels are closest to Veltins-Arena?

The closest places to stay are Stays by Friends Gelsenkirchen (360 m).

When did Veltins-Arena open?

Veltins-Arena opened in 2001.

Which teams or companies are based at Veltins-Arena?

Veltins-Arena is the home of Schalke 04.