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	'''Westfalenhallen''' (Halls of ]) are three multi-purpose venues, located in ], ]. The original building was opened in 1925, but was destroyed during ]. New halls were built, the ''Große Westfalenhalle'' opened in 1952. The capacity of the arena is 16,500. The ''Kleine Westfalenhalle'' served also for balls, exhibitions and for concerts, of the ], until the ] was opened in 1966.
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			'''Westfalenhallen''' is a conference venue (Kongresszentrum Dortmund) and exhibition center (Messe Dortmund) with an indoor arena (Westfalenhalle) in ], Germany. It is surrounded by the ], ], ] and ].

			The original building was opened in 1925, but was destroyed during World War II.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.westfalenhallen.de/en/unternehmen/ueber-uns.html\|title=Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe GmbH: Über uns\|website=www.westfalenhallen.de\|access-date=2020-03-30}}</ref> Reopening in 1952, new halls were built, the "Große Westfalenhalle",<ref name=":0" /> and the "Kleine Westfalenhalle", which served for balls, exhibitions and concerts, such as the ], until the ] opened in 1966. The ] was founded at the Westfalenhallen in 1962.

			==Events==
	The venue played host to the 1964, 1980 and 2004 World Figure Skating Championships, as well as the 1955, 1983 and 1993 ] ] tournaments.		The venue played host to the 1964, 1980 and 2004 World Figure Skating Championships, as well as the 1955, 1983 and 1993 ] ] tournaments.

			] performed on 13 June 1980 as part of their ], in support of their new release (1980’s ‘Uprising’ album).
	Artists, including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] & ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ], have performed at the venue.

			] performed two concerts on 23 and 24 January 1977 as part of their ] at the venue.
	In 1981, the Westfalenhalle was one of only four locations worldwide of ] by ] along with ], ] (New York) and ].

			] performed on 25 October 1979 as part of “]”.
	In 1983, Westfalenhalle hosted the Rock Pop Festival, featuring Judas Priest, Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Krokus & The Michael Schenker Group - one of the most massive ] line ups of all time, featuring these bands at the peak of their careers.

			In 1981, the venue was one of only four locations worldwide of '']'', by ], along with ], ] (]) and ]. They returned to perform three concerts on 27, 28 and 29 June 1988 as part of their “]”.

			In 1983, the venue hosted the Rock Pop Festival, featuring ] (headliner band), ], ], ], ], ], ] and The ]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/ozzy-osbourne-scorpions-def-leppard-iron-maiden-michael-schenker-group-krokus\|title=12/17/1983: Ozzy Osbourne / Scorpions / Def Leppard / Iron Maiden / Michael Schenker Group / Krokus @ Westfalenhalle {{!}} Concert Archives\|website=www.concertarchives.org\|access-date=2020-03-30}}</ref> - one of the largest ] lineups of all time, featuring these bands at the peak of their careers.

			In November 1984, U2 played the venue, as part of “]”. The performance was recorded and can be found on YouTube.

			Portions of ]'s '']'' live album, which was released in 1985, were recorded at the venue.

			In 1988, ] broadcast a performance from the arena, live via satellite, across Europe, later releasing it on video.{{citation needed\|date=June 2020}}

			On 17 July 1990, ], one of the most globally successful female artists, performed a show during her '']''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jK4hluj_144\|title= Madonna Blond Ambition Tour Live in Dortmund, Germany (Audience Recording) July 17, 1990 \|date=20 January 2021\|publisher=Old Soul (YouTube channel)}}</ref>

			The ] performed at the venue on 1 April 1998, on the European Leg of the “]”.{{citation needed\|date=June 2020}}

			Iron Maiden recorded '']'', a live CD/DVD, at the venue on 24 November 2003.{{citation needed\|date=June 2020}}

			== Floor areas of Messe Westfalenhalle==
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			! style="text-align:left" width="150px" \| Hall
			! Floor area
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			\| Halle 1 \|\| <div align="right">1,800 m<sup>2</sup></div>
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			\| Halle 1B \|\| <div align="right">970 m<sup>2</sup></div>
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			\| Halle 1U \|\| <div align="right">960 m<sup>2</sup></div>
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			\| Halle 2 \|\| <div align="right">1,730 m<sup>2</sup></div>
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			\| Halle 3 \|\| <div align="right">9,800 m<sup>2</sup></div>
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			\| Halle 4 \|\| <div align="right">8,300 m<sup>2</sup></div>
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			\| Halle 5 \|\| <div align="right">5,100 m<sup>2</sup></div>
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			\| Halle 6 \|\| <div align="right">7,200 m<sup>2</sup></div>
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			\| Halle 7 \|\| <div align="right">6,000 m<sup>2</sup></div>
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			\| Halle 8 \|\| <div align="right">5,000 m<sup>2</sup></div>
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			== Public transport ==
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			{{stn\|Westfalenhallen}} is officially a terminus station of the ] (urban rail) line U45 and U46, part of the ] (VRR). Practically, it is not a terminus station: The trains of the line U46 continue as U45 to the ], while the U45 trains usually continue as U46 to Brunnenstraße. In case of football matches of ] or other events at ], the trains serve the terminus station ].

	Iron Maiden recorded '']'', a ] ]/], at the venue on November 24, 2003.
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Westfalenhallen
Exterior of venue (c.2019)
Address	Strobelallee 45 44139 Dortmund, Germany
Coordinates	51°29′47″N 7°27′21″E / 51.49639°N 7.45583°E / 51.49639; 7.45583
Owner	Stadt Dortmund
Operator	Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe GmbH
Opened	November 1925 2 February 1952
Renovated	2000–2002 2011 2015
Expanded	1955 1959 1973 1980 1985 1989 1996
Closed	May 1944–January 1952
Banquet/ballroom	280 (Goldsaal-Forum) 156 (Panorama-Forum)
Theatre seating	15,400 (Große Westfalenhalle) 624 (Goldsaal) 212 (Silbersaal)
Enclosed space
• Exhibit hall floor	46,860 m (504,396.84 sq ft)
• Breakout/meeting	1,201 m (12,927.46 sq ft)
• Ballroom	7,462 m (80,320.30 sq ft)
Parking	3,270 spaces
Website
Venue Website

Westfalenhallen is a conference venue (Kongresszentrum Dortmund) and exhibition center (Messe Dortmund) with an indoor arena (Westfalenhalle) in Dortmund, Germany. It is surrounded by the Eissportzentrum Westfalenhallen, Stadion Rote Erde, Westfalenstadion and Helmut-Körnig-Halle.

The original building was opened in 1925, but was destroyed during World War II. Reopening in 1952, new halls were built, the "Große Westfalenhalle", and the "Kleine Westfalenhalle", which served for balls, exhibitions and concerts, such as the Dortmunder Philharmoniker, until the Opernhaus Dortmund opened in 1966. The Bundesliga was founded at the Westfalenhallen in 1962.

Events

The venue played host to the 1964, 1980 and 2004 World Figure Skating Championships, as well as the 1955, 1983 and 1993 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships tournaments.

Bob Marley and The Wailers performed on 13 June 1980 as part of their Uprising Tour, in support of their new release (1980’s ‘Uprising’ album).

Pink Floyd performed two concerts on 23 and 24 January 1977 as part of their ”In the Flesh” Tour (1977 Pink Floyd 'Animals' tour) at the venue.

ABBA performed on 25 October 1979 as part of “ABBA: The Tour”.

In 1981, the venue was one of only four locations worldwide of The Wall Tour, by Pink Floyd, along with Los Angeles, Uniondale, New York (New York City) and London. They returned to perform three concerts on 27, 28 and 29 June 1988 as part of their “A Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour”.

In 1983, the venue hosted the Rock Pop Festival, featuring Iron Maiden (headliner band), Scorpions, Ozzy Osbourne, Def Leppard, Quiet Riot, Judas Priest, Krokus and The Michael Schenker Group - one of the largest heavy metal lineups of all time, featuring these bands at the peak of their careers.

In November 1984, U2 played the venue, as part of “The Unforgettable Fire Tour”. The performance was recorded and can be found on YouTube.

Portions of Yes's 9012Live: The Solos live album, which was released in 1985, were recorded at the venue.

In 1988, Prince broadcast a performance from the arena, live via satellite, across Europe, later releasing it on video.

On 17 July 1990, Madonna, one of the most globally successful female artists, performed a show during her Blond Ambition Tour.

The Spice Girls performed at the venue on 1 April 1998, on the European Leg of the “Spiceworld Tour”.

Iron Maiden recorded Death on the Road, a live CD/DVD, at the venue on 24 November 2003.

Floor areas of Messe Westfalenhalle

Hall	Floor area
Halle 1	1,800 m
Halle 1B	970 m
Halle 1U	960 m
Halle 2	1,730 m
Halle 3	9,800 m
Halle 4	8,300 m
Halle 5	5,100 m
Halle 6	7,200 m
Halle 7	6,000 m
Halle 8	5,000 m

Public transport

Westfalenhallen is officially a terminus station of the Dortmund Stadtbahn (urban rail) line U45 and U46, part of the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR). Practically, it is not a terminus station: The trains of the line U46 continue as U45 to the central station, while the U45 trains usually continue as U46 to Brunnenstraße. In case of football matches of Borussia Dortmund or other events at Westfalenstadion, the trains serve the terminus station Stadion.

External links

Media related to Westfalenhalle Dortmund at Wikimedia Commons

References

^ "Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe GmbH: Über uns". www.westfalenhallen.de. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
"12/17/1983: Ozzy Osbourne / Scorpions / Def Leppard / Iron Maiden / Michael Schenker Group / Krokus @ Westfalenhalle | Concert Archives". www.concertarchives.org. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
"Madonna Blond Ambition Tour Live in Dortmund, Germany (Audience Recording) July 17, 1990". Old Soul (YouTube channel). 20 January 2021.

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