# Ice sports facilities and events in Germany and Austria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ice-sports-facilities-and-events-in-germany-and-austria
> Updated: 2026-10-11T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Ice sports facilities and events in Germany and Austria are marking significant milestones and hosting regional competitions.

In Germany, the ice sports hall in Wiehl is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Meanwhile, in Vienna, the future of the Stadthalle C ice hall is a subject of debate; Hans Gunsam, president of the Vienna Ice Skating Association, testified that the current cooling system might remain functional until a planned renovation in 2030. In Cologne, the LANXESS arena is hosting ice hockey matches alongside music events.

In Austria, the AlpenArena in Villach is celebrating its 30th anniversary, noting its history of hosting athletes from 18 nations. Additionally, Villach is set to host an ‘Inner City Floorball Event’ featuring youth teams and the Austrian national team to promote the sport.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Villach hosts AlpenArena anniversary and floorball event

Villach celebrates the 30th anniversary of the AlpenArena and prepares for the inaugural Inner City Floorball Event at Rathausplatz.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/villach-hosts-alpenarena-anniversary-and-floorball-event

### 2026-09-25: Ice sports facilities mark anniversaries and face operational debates

Ice sports facilities face diverse developments: Wiehl celebrates a 50-year anniversary, Vienna debates the survival of its Stadthalle C ice hall, and Cologne hosts major hockey and music events.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ice-sports-facilities-mark-anniversaries-and-face-operational-debates

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