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About Albrecht Thaer Platz

Albrecht Thaer Platz, also known as the Almased Arena on the Albrecht-Thaer-Gelände, is a premier outdoor festival arena in Uelzen, Germany. With a capacity of around 32,000 attendees for major events like Open R Festival, it’s a go-to venue for large-scale concerts and marketplaces. The space features front-of-stage seating, seating tribunes, and a VIP lounge to accommodate diverse viewing preferences. Whether you’re planning a day out at a festival or a large concert, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining options.

Note: Open R Festival status has seen pauses in recent years, but the venue remains active and ready for future events. For the latest schedule, seating configurations, and event specifics, check official sources and secure your tickets early through trusted partners. If you’re visiting Uelzen, consider staying at nearby hotels and enjoying local eateries before or after performances.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Albrecht-Thaer-Platz / Albrecht-Thaer-Gelände, 29525 Uelzen, Germany.
  • Venue type: Outdoor festival arena (Almased Arena) on the Albrecht-Thaer-Gelände; used for Open R Festival.
  • Capacity: About 32,000 visitors for Open R Festival events; historic figures list ~30k+ attendees.
  • Seating: Front-of-Stage seating, seating tribunes, and VIP lounge described for Open R events.
  • Parking: On-site parking with 512 spaces available at Albrecht-Thaer-Gelände; parking is free; additional parking details provided by local authorities.
  • Transit: About a 5-minute walk from Uelzen Hauptbahnhof; bus service affected during events (Stadtbus Linie 5).
  • Nearby hotels: AKZENT Hotel Deutsche Eiche (Soltauer Straße 14), CityHotel Uelzen (Lüneburger Straße 4), Hotel Johnsburg (Johnsburg 1).
  • Notable events: Uelzen Open R Festival (since 2008), featuring acts like Die Ärzte, Mando Diao, Sportfreunde Stiller; site hosted marketplaces, and OpenR-specific venues like Almased Arena.
  • Renamed/demolished: No demolition or renaming of the Platz; Open R Festival status updated (pause in 2026) but venue remains active.