Holstenhallen

Holstenhallen is a trade-fair and event centre in Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is described as the largest exhibition centre in the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein and one of the best-known event venues in Northern Germany. The complex is operated together with the Stadthalle Neumünster by Holstenhallen Neumünster GmbH. Its halls are interconnected, offering up to 14,000 m² of continuous event and exhibition space, while the outdoor grounds cover approximately 85,000 m² and can accommodate around 2,500 cars or be used as additional exhibition space. Catering is provided by the on-site team of Holstenhallen Service GmbH. The venue comprises several halls of varying size and design. Halle 1, the original building often still called simply "the Holstenhalle", covers 3,800 m² and can hold about 5,000 people; it is listed as a cultural monument in Neumünster. Halle 2 covers 850 m² (about 900 people), Halls 3 and 4 each cover 1,200 m², Halle 5 covers 3,550 m² (about 5,000 people), and Halle 6 is an animal auction hall with attached stables for about 800 people. The Forum, completed in 2015, covers 1,550 m² and connects Halls 1 and 2 with Halls 3, 4 and 5. Additional foyers, a restaurant of 760 m² and the Holstenhallen Congress Center (HCC), opened in 2022, complete the infrastructure. The Stadthalle, distinguished by modern architecture and an elegant interior since 1986, is also part of the complex. Holstenhallen hosts a wide range of events: classic trade fairs and livestock shows, classical concerts (including as part of the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival), pop concerts, sports events, equestrian tournaments, fairs and auctions linked to the "Pferdestadt Neumünster" equestrian tradition, football tournaments, judo championships and dance events. Regular fixtures include the Ball des Sports and Ball der Pferdefreunde in January, CSI Neumünster in February, Modellbau Nord in March, Nordpferd since 1997 and Outdoor – Jagd & Natur in April, the Internationale Rassehundeausstellung in May or June, the Gamevention gaming and cosplay convention in June or July, NordBau in September, Trakehner Pferdetage in October, Holsteiner Pferdetage in November, and the NorthCon LAN party since 2002 in December. The venue also hosts the regional construction trade fair and the Construction Congress in Northern Germany, a hunting, fishing and nature fair, a barbecue trade fair, classic car and motorcycle shows, Northern Germany's largest car tuning show, and art fairs. Holstenhallen positions itself as a versatile, well-connected venue with flexible halls and strong infrastructure for trade fairs, congresses, concerts and community events in Northern Germany.

The Holstenhalle, today's Halle 1, was conceived and built in 1939 as a livestock auction hall. During the Second World War it was used for aircraft assembly. After the end of the war, the Holstenhallen were modernised and expanded. Today Halle 1 is listed in the list of cultural monuments in Neumünster. The Stadthalle Neumünster, part of the complex, has been distinguished by modern architecture with an elegant interior since 1986. The Forum, connecting Halls 1 and 2 with Halls 3, 4 and 5, was completed in 2015. In 2022 the Holstenhallen Congress Center (HCC) was opened. Over the decades the site developed into the largest exhibition centre in Schleswig-Holstein and one of the best-known event venues in Northern Germany, hosting trade fairs, livestock shows, classical and pop concerts, sports events, equestrian tournaments and auctions, and a wide range of community and cultural events.

• 2022

  The Holstenhallen Congress Center (HCC) is opened.

• 2015

  The Forum, connecting Halls 1 and 2 with Halls 3, 4 and 5, is completed.

• 2005

  German youth judo championship held at the venue.

• 2002

  NorthCon LAN party held in December (since 2002).

• 1997

  Nordpferd equestrian fair held in April (since 1997).

• 1986

  The Stadthalle Neumünster, part of the complex, is distinguished by modern architecture with an elegant interior.

• 1939

  The Holstenhalle (today's Halle 1) is conceived and built as a livestock auction hall.

The largest trade-fair and event centre in Schleswig-Holstein and one of Northern Germany's best-known event venues, offering versatile interconnected halls and extensive outdoor space.

• Halle 1

  Original building, 3,800 m², capacity about 5,000 people; listed as a cultural monument.

• Halle 2

  850 m², capacity about 900 people.

• Halls 3 and 4

  Each 1,200 m².

• Halle 5

  3,550 m², capacity about 5,000 people.

• Halle 6

  Animal auction hall with attached stables, capacity about 800 people.

• Forum

  Completed 2015, 1,550 m², connects Halls 1 and 2 with Halls 3, 4 and 5.

• Holstenhallen Congress Center (HCC)

  Opened 2022; 536 m² in Room 1, 212 m² in Room 2, 174 m² in Room 3.

• Restaurant

  760 m² event space, responsible for catering at various events.

1. 1Holstenhallen Neumünster – Events and Trade Fairs in Schleswig-Holsteinholstenhallen.com
2. 2Holstenhallen – Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Holstenhallen – Wikipedia (German)de.wikipedia.org