Congresshalle

Congresshalle is a multi-purpose venue combining a concert hall and convention center in Saarbrücken. The main auditorium holds roughly 1300 seated visitors and up to 1800 standing for concerts, conferences, and events throughout the year.

German architect Dieter Oesterlen designed the building, which opened in 1967 and marked a turning point in Saarbrücken's development. Its construction reflected the city's desire to establish a modern venue meeting international standards for culture and events.

The name points to its origins as a venue for congresses and political gatherings in the 1960s. Today this purpose remains visible in how the spaces are arranged to host meetings and assemblies.

The venue sits on Hafenstraße and provides around 475 parking spaces with accessibility options for people with mobility needs. It operates Monday through Saturday between 7 AM and 9 PM, so checking ahead for scheduled events on your planned visit is wise.

The building was conceived in 1967 as a cultural landmark and later officially designated as a heritage monument, highlighting its importance to German architecture. Visitors encounter here a piece of post-war modernism that stands as a rare testament to this era in the city.

Location: Saarbrücken

Inception: 1967

Architects: Dieter Oesterlen

Official opening: January 30, 1967

Capacity: 1300

GPS coordinates: 49.23772,6.98751

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22