Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Multi-purpose arena and velodrome in Stuttgart, Germany
The Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle is a multi-purpose hall in Stuttgart's Bad Cannstatt district with a 285.71-metre wooden velodrome track. Its 4,000 m² interior is among the largest in Europe. Since the 2005–2006 renovation, it holds up to 15,500 spectators, with 8,200 fixed seats and two grandstands built over the track's curves.
The Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle opened in 1983 and is named after Hanns Martin Schleyer, the employers' association president kidnapped and murdered by the Red Army Faction in 1977. A 285.71-metre wooden velodrome was built into the hall, which hosted the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 1991 and 2003. A 12.2 million euro conversion from 2005 to 2006 covered the track's curves with grandstands and added a second tier, raising capacity to 15,500.
The hall is named after Hanns Martin Schleyer, an employers' association president kidnapped and killed by the Red Army Faction in 1977. Its moderate acoustics mean classical concerts usually go to Stuttgart's Liederhalle, while pop and rock acts fill the arena. The SWR1 Hitparade finale and the Nuclear Blast metal festival have been held here.
The hall sits on Mercedesstraße 69 and can be reached by public transport or car. Seating can be adjusted depending on the event and allows for both concerts and trade fairs.
The wooden track is considered one of the fastest indoor cycling circuits and has been selected multiple times for international championships. During concerts the track is protected with a special floor covering.
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