PostFinance-Arena, Indoor ice rink and arena in Bern, Switzerland
The PostFinance-Arena is an indoor ice rink and arena in Bern that holds up to 17,131 spectators. The building stands out for its distinctive wooden arches and steel cable design, which creates an open and airy interior.
The facility was built in 1965 and opened in 1967 as Eisstadion Allmend. It later took on its current name and became one of Bern's major event venues.
The arena maintains Europe's largest general admission grandstand, accommodating 10,422 spectators on bench seats during ice hockey matches and concerts.
The venue is easily accessible and equipped with modern facilities for various types of events. A flexible space within the building serves smaller gatherings and meetings with standard audiovisual equipment available.
During the 2008/2009 season, the arena established a European attendance record with an average of 16,203 spectators per ice hockey game.
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