Ocambo-Club, Early dance club at Herrenteichsstrasse, Osnabrück, Germany
The Ocambo-Club was an early dance hall on Herrenteichsstrasse in Osnabrück featuring modern equipment for recorded music. It included a dedicated record bar where DJs played vinyl instead of live band performances.
The establishment opened on May 15, 1959, and transformed from a Viennese cafe into one of Germany's earliest venues featuring recorded music for dancing. This shift made it a pioneer in a new form of dance entertainment.
The venue took its name from South American influences that shaped both the interior design and music programming. Guests experienced a space where dancing to recorded music merged with exotic elements from distant regions.
The venue maintained daytime and evening hours, with special dances on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 4 PM. Visitors should plan for regular evening opening times from 7 PM onward.
The club employed Hugh Mackie, a professional boxer from British Guyana, as its doorman. Actor Johannes Heesters was a regular visitor during the venue's peak years.
Location: Osnabrück
GPS coordinates: 52.27591,8.04801
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:24
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