Hamburg’s recent bid for the Olympic Games relied on a thoroughly climate-conscious concept involving venues already built or earmarked for long-term use, short distances and many other features. Even though the citizens eventually decided against the bid moving forward, the city’s commitment remains: Events – both in sports and culture – can be aligned with sustainable goals, providing operators, performers and spectators alike with a new kind of experience. This is what landmarks like the “Green Bunker” adjacent to the St. Pauli stadium have recently already delivered – and it is precisely the ambition behind the city’s new call for tender for a multifunctional arena seating 8,000 – 10,000, too.

The location in the Neuer Huckepackbahnhof district is well served by public transport: Commuter trains, a subway line and buses run nearby. A new green corridor for pedestrians and cyclists will connect the area with Binnenalster, Hamburg’s central lake, and the majestic river Elbe. The ‘Alster-Bille-Elbe Green Corridor’ will create recreational and leisure areas...» Read more