The Schwarzwaldhalle of the Messe Karlsruhe

Our all-rounder will convince you with its charm and acoustics

Our multipurpose hall for events in Karlsruhe offers the special charm of a cultural monument. When it was inaugurated in 1953, it was the first hall in Europe with a self-supporting suspended roof made of pre-stressed concrete. The column-free oval offers over 2,400 square metres of space for a wide variety of events. A special acoustic ceiling ensures excellent sound quality.

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The Schwarzwaldhalle at a glance


  • 1 hall with 2,430 square metres of floor space
  • Max. capacity: 4,500 persons (unseated, including usage of the Gartenhalle)
  • 1 cashier’s hall
  • Foyer
  • 8 dressing rooms for performers
  • View of the Stadtgarten
  • Expandable to 10,000 square metres in combination with the Gartenhalle

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Journey to Schwarzwaldhalle

Aerial view Kongresszentrum Karlsruhe

Kongresszentrum Karlsruhe
Festplatz 9
D-76137 Karlsruhe

↳ By car

↳ By train and public transport

Route planning

Additional premises on the campus of the Karlsruhe Convention Centre