Nibelungenhalle, former multi-purpose hall in Passau, Bavaria, Germany
The Nibelungenhalle was a large gathering space in Passau designed to hold around 8,000 to 10,000 people, constructed primarily from concrete, brick, and wood. The building stretched over 100 meters in length and roughly 50 meters in width, rising 20 meters high, with an expansive interior hall used for events, meetings, and public gatherings.
Construction began in 1934 and was completed in 1935 during the Nazi era, built on a parade ground as a community project supported by donations and volunteer labor. After the war, it served for decades as a venue for cultural, religious, and political events before being demolished in 2004 due to deterioration and structural issues.
The site was located near central Passau on a small parade ground that has since been redeveloped. Visitors can learn about this location through local guides and museum collections that preserve photographs and memorabilia from the building.
The building was named after the Nibelungen, legendary Germanic tales, connecting the structure to regional traditions and ancient heritage. In 1938, a notable operetta performance filled the hall with hundreds of performers and thousands of spectators in a grand procession that became a remembered highlight in its history.
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