Esprit Arena, Düsseldorf

Name: Esprit Arena
Address: Arena-Str. 1, Düsseldorf, 40474, Germany
Telephone: +49 211 15981200

#5 among attractions in Düsseldorf

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Facts and practical information

Esprit Arena, a modern marvel in the heart of Düsseldorf, Germany, stands as a testament to contemporary architectural design and the city's commitment to sports and entertainment. Officially known as Merkur Spiel-Arena for sponsorship reasons, this multi-purpose venue has become a central hub for various events, from football matches to major concerts, since its inauguration in 2004.

The structure is an impressive sight, with a capacity to seat up to 54,600 spectators, making it one of the largest stadiums in Germany. It is home to the local football club Fortuna Düsseldorf, which plays in the country's second division, and has hosted several international matches, including games during the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.

One of the arena's standout features is its retractable roof, which can be opened or closed depending on the weather, ensuring events proceed uninterrupted. This flexibility has allowed the venue to host not only sports events but also large-scale concerts, with past performances by renowned artists adding to the venue's prestige.

Esprit Arena is not just a place for sports and music; it also offers modern conference facilities, making it a prime location for business events, trade fairs, and other corporate gatherings. The venue's state-of-the-art amenities, coupled with its accessibility - located just a short distance from Düsseldorf's international airport and connected to the city via public transport - make it a top choice for event organizers from around the globe.

Local name: Merkur Spiel-Arena Opened: 10 September 2004 (19 years ago)Capacity: 54.6 thous.Coordinates: 51°15'42"N, 6°43'59"E

Address

Arena-Str. 1Stadtbezirke 05 (Stockum)Düsseldorf 40474 Germany

Contact

+49 211 15981200

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Day trips

Esprit Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Freibad Lörick, Rheinbad Düsseldorf, Nord Park, Japanischer Garten.

0.8 miS
51°14'59"N • 6°44'17"E
Freibad Lörick, Düsseldorf
22 min walk • Amusement, Water park, Swimming
~1330 ftN
51°15'55"N • 6°43'56"E
Rheinbad Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf
7 min walk • Amusement, Water park, Swimming
0.8 miSE
Park
Nord Park, Düsseldorf
21 min walk • Nordpark in Düsseldorf is a public green space in the Stockum district. It was planned in 1936 for the Reichsausstellung Schaffendes Volk, a Nazi propaganda exhibition, and opened in 1937.
0.6 miSE
51°15'23"N • 6°44'40"E
Japanischer Garten, Düsseldorf
16 min walk • Park, Garden
0.8 miSE
Library
Aquazoo-Löbbecke Museum, Düsseldorf
21 min walk • The Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum is a unit of zoo and natural history museum under the sponsorship of the city of Düsseldorf. It was opened in 1987 in the Nordpark under the name Löbbecke Museum + Aquazoo.
~1150 ftSE
Convention center
Messe Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf
6 min walk • The Messe Düsseldorf is a trade fair ground and organizer, based in Düsseldorf, Germany. With a workforce of 1,459 employees worldwide and a total exhibition space of 306,000 m2 in Düsseldorf, the company is one of the largest in the industry.
1.2 miNE
51°16'38"N • 6°44'44"E
take OFF GALLERY, Düsseldorf
31 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
0.7 miN
Park
Lantz'scher Park, Düsseldorf
19 min walk • Lantz’s Park is a 14.5 hectare green area in the Lohausen district of Düsseldorf.
~1170 ftNW
Sport, Sport venue
Lena-Arena, Düsseldorf
6 min walk • The Lena-Arena, also known as the airberlin world for sponsorship purposes, was Fortuna Düsseldorf's temporary stadium during the hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 at Fortuna's ESPIRIT Arena.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Lörick, Düsseldorf
30 min walk • Lörick is an urban borough of Düsseldorf, Germany. It is located on the left side of the river Rhine, bordering to the river, Niederkassel, Heerdt and Meerbusch. Lörick was a small village belonging to the office of Heerdt until there was a connection via the Oberkassel Bridge to Düsseldorf in 1898.
0.9 miE
Neighbourhood
Düsseldorf-Stockum, Düsseldorf
23 min walk • Stockum is an urban borough of Düsseldorf. It is located north of Unterrath and Golzheim, east of Kaiserswerth, west of Lohausen and the Düsseldorf Airport, south of Kalkum. Stockum has an area of 6.70 km² and 4,894 inhabitants. Stockum became a part of Düsseldorf in 1909. In 1971 the Düsseldorf Exhibition Center went to Stockum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Esprit Arena?

Nearby attractions include Messe Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf (6 min walk), Japanischer Garten, Düsseldorf (16 min walk), Lantz'scher Park, Düsseldorf (19 min walk), Aquazoo-Löbbecke Museum, Düsseldorf (21 min walk).

How to get to Esprit Arena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Esprit Arena:

Metro

MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA/Messe Nord • Lines: U78 (4 min walk)
Sportpark Nord/Europaplatz • Lines: U78 (7 min walk)

Bus

Stadthalle • Lines: 896 (12 min walk)
Messe-Center • Lines: 722, 896 (13 min walk)