Eis-und Schwimmstadion, Sport complex in Neustadt-Nord, Germany
The Eis-und Schwimmstadion is a combined sports facility in the Neustadt-Nord district of Cologne that brings an ice rink and a swimming pool together under one roof. The building includes spectator seating and stands close to the city's green belt.
The stadium opened in 1936 as a showcase for heating and cooling technology developed by Linde AG. It was designed from the start to operate two very different sports environments within a single building.
The venue was home to the local ice hockey club for decades and regularly drew fans from across Cologne. It remains part of everyday life in the city, used by residents for sport events and leisure.
The complex is easy to reach by public transport and sits close to the green belt, making it a good starting point for a walk after your visit. It is worth checking in advance whether an event is scheduled, as this can affect access to parts of the building.
When it opened, the building used a single climate control system to keep the ice rink frozen while simultaneously heating the swimming pool area. This approach, considered new at the time, was later adopted by other sports venues across Europe.
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