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About Oberhof

Welcome to Oberhof's premier biathlon venue, officially known as the Lotto Thüringen Arena am Rennsteig. Nestled in the Thuringian highlands at approximately 814 meters above sea level, this stadium has hosted Biathlon World Cup events since 1984 and major championships including the Biathlon World Championships in 2004 and 2023. Since its opening in 1983 and following renovations (2001–2003 and 2019–2022), the arena provides versatile seating configurations to accommodate up to 20,050 spectators for select events, with standard setups offering around 13,000 seats. Whether you’re a die-hard biathlon fan or joining for cross-country showcase events, we’ve got you covered with practical details to secure your seats and plan your visit.

Oberhof is easily reachable by shuttle buses and public transit, with the Grenzadler parking area offering around 4,000 spaces. The venue sits on Tambacher Straße / Am Grenzadler, 98559 Oberhof, Germany, with permanent grandstands (blocks A–G) totaling about 6,500 seats on a 105 m grandstand, plus a mobile grandstand adding roughly 4,000 seats. Nearby hotels like Berghotel Oberhof and Hotel Panorama Oberhof provide convenient stays, along with other lodging and dining options. For a complete experience, we’ve highlighted trusted affiliate partners for hotels and restaurants to help you plan a smooth visit. When events draw international crowds, expect efficient transit options, on-site amenities, and a festive atmosphere around the biathlon season and Nordic disciplines.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue type: Biathlon stadium/arena in Oberhof, Thuringia (LOTTO Thüringen ARENA am Rennsteig).
  • Capacity: about 13,000 spectator seats in standard setups; up to ~20,050 total capacity depending on configuration.
  • Address: Tambacher Straße / Am Grenzadler, 98559 Oberhof, Germany.
  • Seating chart: permanent grandstands with blocks A-G (~6,500 seats on a 105 m grandstand) plus a mobile grandstand (~4,000 seats); configuration can vary by event.
  • Parking & transit: Grenzadler parking area with around 4,000 spaces; shuttle/bus connections and public transit available to Oberhof.
  • Nearby hotels: Berghotel Oberhof and Hotel Panorama Oberhof (plus other options) within easy reach of the arena.
  • Notable events hosted: Biathlon World Cup events annually since 1984; Biathlon World Championships hosted in Oberhof (2004, 2023); other Nordic cross-country events (Tour de Ski, World Cup cross-country).
  • Renaming/history: formerly Biathlonstadion am Rennsteig; later Rennsteig-Arena Oberhof; named DKB-Ski-Arena until 2018; since 2019 it is Lotto Thüringen Arena am Rennsteig.
  • Opened/Built/Renovations: opened 1983, built 1982; major renovations 2001–2003 and 2019–2022.
  • Altitude: located at about 814 meters above sea level.