The Veltins Arena Football Stadium has been known under various names including the SchalkeArena and the AufArena since it was constructed in 2001. Now the football club have signed a multi-year deal with the Brewers Veltins to sponsor the stadium. The Veltins Arena is not only used for football but also for operas, pop concerts, ice hockey, etc..
Schalke 04 football club is based at the Veltins Arena football stadium, located in Gelsenkirchen, a city located in North Rhine-Westphalia Germany. It’s one of the biggest football clubs of Germany and plays in the Bundesliga. Various hotels and holiday apartments can be found within easy reach of the venue. Check out below some of the best hotels near the Veltins Arena.
Distance to Stadium: 7 minutes walk
Luxury 4 Star Hotel, Bar & Restaurant, Private Parking
Distance to Stadium: 10 minutes walk
Walking Distance, Good Value, Free Parking
Distance to Stadium: 14 minutes by public transport
Good Value for Money, Single – Double & Family Rooms
Distance to Stadium: 23 minutes walk
4 Star Castle Hotel, Free Parking, Next to the Berger See
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45891, Gelsenkirchen, Willy-Brandt-Allee 54
This hotel in Gelsenkirchen-Erle stands is a 10-minute... read more
EUR 90
45879, Gelsenkirchen, Ringstr. 1-3
This modern hotel opposite Gelsenkirchen's ICE railway station... read more
EUR 82
45964, Gladbeck, Bohmertstrasse 333
This hotel in Gladbeck offers bright rooms and... read more
EUR 93
46240, Bottrop, Gungstr. 3
This hotel in Bottrop offers a unique design... read more
EUR 76
45879, Gelsenkirchen, Am Stadtgarten 1
This hotel is located next to the Stadtgarten... read more
EUR 88
45879, Gelsenkirchen, Bahnhofsvorplatz 12
This hotel is located in the centre of... read more
EUR 69
45701, Herten, Schlossstraße 1
This elegant hotel is set in a historic... read more
EUR 108
45894, Gelsenkirchen, Springestrasse 9
This 3-star hotel offers comfortable accommodation in Gelsenkirchen's... read more
EUR 96
45891, Gelsenkirchen, Parkallee 3
This hotel in Gelsenkirchen offers stylish rooms and... read more
EUR 79
45699, Herten, Resser Weg 36
Quietly located in just a 2-minute walk from... read more
EUR 79
45899, Gelsenkirchen, Am Bugapark 1d
Heiner’s Parkhotel is situated in the quiet Horst... read more
EUR 176
45894, Gelsenkirchen, Hagenstraße 43
Just 30 km from Dortmund, Hotel Cityroom is... read more
EUR 109
45894, Gelsenkirchen, Schlesischer Ring 3
Situated in Gelsenkirchen, 5.5 km from Veltins Arena,... read more
EUR 80
45701, Herten, 16 Schlossstrasse
Family-run Hotel Alt Westerholt offers accommodation in Herten.... read more
EUR 90
45892, Gelsenkirchen, Isoldenstraße 34a
Situated in Gelsenkirchen within 7 km of Veltins... read more
EUR 150
45894, Gelsenkirchen, 54 Albertstraße
Set in Gelsenkirchen, 11 km from Movie Park... read more
EUR 107
45894, Gelsenkirchen, Buer-Gladbecker-Straße 35
GATSBY Apartment in Gelsenkirchen features accommodation with free... read more
EUR 118
45879, Gelsenkirchen, Am Stadtgarten 1
Featuring city views, Themenpartment Penthouse offers accommodation with... read more
EUR 180
45879, Gelsenkirchen, 1 Am Stadtgarten
Featuring garden views, Themenpartment art of New York... read more
EUR 195
45879, Gelsenkirchen, 1 Am Stadtgarten
Boasting city views, Themenpartment Himmel und Mehr provides... read more
EUR 180
45892, Gelsenkirchen, 6 Arminiusstraße
Offering free WiFi and garden views, FeWo Resse... read more
EUR 80
45968, Gladbeck, 34 Ulmenstraße
Located in Gladbeck in the North Rhine-Westphalia region... read more
EUR 72
45964, Gladbeck, Bottroper Str. 259
Situated in Gladbeck, 11 km from Zeche Carl,... read more
EUR 79
45897, Gelsenkirchen, 30 Ackerstraße
Offering free WiFi and mountain views, MILPAU Buer... read more
EUR 103
45883, Gelsenkirchen, Aldenhofstraße
Boasting a hot tub, Apartment mit Whirlpool, Wasserbett... read more
EUR 270
45897, Gelsenkirchen, 35 Schreinerstraße
MILPAU Buer 3 - Modernes und zentrales Premium-Apartment... read more
EUR 111
45964, Gladbeck, 1 Schützenstraße
Located in Gladbeck and only 7.1 km from... read more
EUR 111
On 13 August 2001 a new age began for FC Schalke 04. At an inauguration ceremony full of atmosphere the Royal Blues ushered in the era of the VELTINS ARENA. The traditional German club had built itself a new home, a home that in terms of functionality and modernity represented a quantum leap, not only in comparison with its predecessor, the Park Stadium.
With its retractable pitch, closable roof, movable South Stand and videocube, the Arena immediately assumed the mantle of Europe’s most modern stadium. Hi-tech that ensures that football matches can be staged in front of 61,481 fans (and more than 70,000 for pop concerts) 365 days a year.
Yet the Arena has also built up an impressive reputation outside the realm of major events. Whether it’s a meeting or an anniversary, a congress or an office party, a registry office marriage or a church wedding, the ultra-modern venue with its elegant and cosy ambience is well placed to cope with any requirement. And so, observers soon come to realise what the extraordinary technology already suggests – the Arena AufSchalke is more than just a stadium.
Club — Fußball-Club Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04
Club Colours — Blue and White
League — Bundesliga
Nickname Schalke 04 — Die Königsblauen (The Royal Blues), Die Knappen (The Miners)
Founded — 4 may 1904
Stadium — Veltins Arena
Capacity — 61,673 for League Matches, 54,142 for International Matches
Opened — 2001
Address — Ernst-Kuzorra-Weg 1, 45891 Gelsenkirchen Germany
Website — FC Schalke 04
Location of Veltins Arena Stadium — the football ground is located in the north of Gelsenkirchen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The stadium is located close to the A2 Autobahn or motorway, which runs from Dortmund to Oberhausen, and around 7km from the city centre.
Nearest main train station — the closest railway station Gelsenkirchen Hauptbahnhof.
To reach the stadium, take tram No. 302 from the lower level of Gelsenkirchen train station in the direction of Gelsenkirchen-Buer as far as the “Veltins Arena” stop on Schumacher Strasse.
Gelsenkirchen main railway station is served mainly by regional (RE/RB) trains and not by long distance (ICE) Intercity Express trains. The city of Essen, which about 10 minutes away, and Dortmund, which is around 25 minutes away, are served by long distance German trains, as well Cologne Hbf and nearby hotels.
Nearest airport — the closest international airports (hotels) are Düsseldorf Airport, Dortmund Airport, Dusseldorf Weeze and Cologne Airport.
