Wellblechpalast, Ice hockey arena in Hohenschönhausen, Germany
The Wellblechpalast is an ice hockey arena in Berlin-Hohenschönhausen with a distinctive corrugated metal roof and a regulation-sized playing surface. The facility accommodates around 4,700 spectators across different seating areas and serves both competitive matches and training sessions.
The arena was founded in 1963 and originally served as the home of SC Dynamo Berlin. After the team transitioned into Eisbären Berlin, they continued playing their home matches there until 2008.
The name Wellblechpalast refers to the building's distinctive corrugated metal roof, which caught a journalist's eye in the 1990s and became an affectionate nickname among hockey fans. This feature still shapes the character of the place and connects supporters to Berlin's ice hockey heritage.
The venue is located on Weißenseer Weg in Hohenschönhausen and features a standard ice hockey playing surface. Visitors should note that conditions may vary depending on the season and scheduled events.
The facility operates today as a training center for various ice hockey teams and regularly hosts junior squad matches. This keeps the arena an important place for developing the next generation of hockey players.
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