Lanxess Arena
Stadium Large indoor arena in Cologne hosting sports and concerts
In Cologne, the Lanxess Arena hosts concerts, ice hockey and large-scale events with tiered seating near the Messe district; visitors arrive for music shows and major sporting fixtures.
The Lanxess Arena is a large indoor arena in Cologne, Germany, opened in 1998 and one of the country’s biggest indoor venues. It is used for sport, concerts and large-scale events and was renamed after the chemical company Lanxess in 2008.
The venue hosts concerts, ice hockey, basketball and touring shows with capacity up to about 20,000 depending on configuration. The arena contains multiple seating tiers, corporate boxes and flexible floor space to accommodate sporting surfaces or concert stages.
Built and opened in 1998 as a major multiuse arena for Cologne, it has hosted domestic and international sports fixtures and large touring music acts since opening. Name sponsorship changed the widely used name to Lanxess Arena in 2008.
Situated on the eastern bank of the Rhine in Cologne near the KölnMesse exhibition grounds, the arena sits adjacent to the Köln Messe/Deutz rail and tram hub for direct city and regional connections.
- Access: Located next to KölnMesse and served by Köln Messe/Deutz rail station, making it very accessible by public transport.
- Capacity: Seating and configuration change by event - capacity around 20,000 for concerts and roughly 18,500 for ice hockey.
How to Get to Lanxess Arena #
Adjacent to Köln-Messe/Deutz station (served by regional trains, S-Bahn and U-Bahn), a short walk across the Deutzer Brücke from Cologne’s main railway station (Köln Hbf). Road access via A3/A4 and local parking structures.
Tips for Visiting Lanxess Arena #
- Check event-specific entry procedures and recommended arrival times - large concerts have bag policies and security lines.
- Use the Köln-Messe/Deutz station (right across the river) for quick access via S-Bahn, U-Bahn and regional trains.
- Arrive early for merchandise and fan activities if attending concerts.
Best Time to Visit Lanxess Arena #
Event-driven - check the arena calendar for concerts, sports and large-scale performances.
Weather & Climate near Lanxess Arena #
Lanxess Arena's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (801 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 84 mm of rain.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 84 mm of rain.
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August
August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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