The Wiener Stadthalle is a multipurpose indoor arena in Vienna, Austria, found at Roland-Rainer-Platz 1 in the 15th district. It is best known as a home for sport and large-scale entertainment rather than as a place to wander through, so a visit usually means going to an event.
What happens here
The hall is used mainly for handball, basketball and ice hockey, and it also hosts major concerts and other events. Its capacity varies with how it is set up, roughly between 12,000 and 16,000 people, which makes it one of the largest indoor venues in the country. Over the years it has welcomed a good number of international championships, so if you are in Vienna during a tournament or a big concert season, it is worth checking what is scheduled.
Planning a visit
- Check the event calendar before you travel, since the hall's use changes with the sporting and concert season.
- Allow time for getting there, especially on match or concert nights when crowds gather.
- Book tickets through the organiser of the event you want to see, as the venue itself is best experienced as a spectator.
Around the arena you will find the rest of Vienna within easy reach, so an event here can easily fit into a longer stay of exploring the city's cafés, parks and museums before or after the show.