Velodrom

The Velodrom is a multi-purpose hall in Regensburg that serves as a theater and cinema venue within a protected structure. The performance space holds approximately 600 seats and hosts regular productions and screenings.

Simon Oberdorfer founded the building in 1898 as a cycling track for the growing cycling sport of that era. Over the following decades it transformed from a sports venue into an entertainment and cultural center.

The building carries its name from its origins as a cycling track, reminding visitors of that sports heritage even as it functions today as a cultural venue. The spaces preserve details from different eras that show how the place has transformed over time.

The venue sits in central Regensburg at Arnulfsplatz and is easy to access on foot. Visitors should check ahead to see what performances or screenings are scheduled, as programming changes regularly.

The building retains visible features from its cycling track heritage even though it has fully evolved into a cultural venue. The architecture shows how 19th-century leisure centers were built for multiple purposes and later adapted.

Location: Regensburg

Founders: Simon Oberdorfer

Official opening: 1898

Website: https://theater-regensburg.de/haus/spielstaetten/velodrom.html

GPS coordinates: 49.01992,12.08744

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:24