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About Rennsteig Arena

Welcome to Rennsteig Arena am Rennsteig, the heart of biathlon and winter sport action in Oberhof, Thuringia. Since 1984, this renowned venue has hosted Biathlon World Cup events, World Championships, and major Nordic competitions. With a permanent seating capacity around 13,000 and additional seating along the course, the arena combines a purpose-built biathlon stadium with flexible grandstand areas to welcome spectators from around the world. Whether you’re catching a World Cup race or a national event, we’ve got you covered with practical tips on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options.

Rennsteig Arena is officially known as Lotto Thüringen Arena am Rennsteig. It sits at Tambacher Str. / Am Grenzadler, 98559 Oberhof, Thuringia. The venue is accessible by car, bus, and shuttle services during event days. Nearby hotels like AHORN Panorama Hotel Oberhof and Rennsteighaus am Grenzadler provide convenient stays for visitors, while a selection of local eateries offers pre- and post-event dining. For the latest event information and official updates, check the venue and organizer channels before you travel.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and address: Lotto Thüringen Arena am Rennsteig, Tambacher Str. / Am Grenzadler, 98559 Oberhof, Thuringia, Germany (Am Grenzadler 2 in some listings).
  • Venue type: Biathlon stadium / winter-sports venue with start/finish, penalty loop and shooting range; used for biathlon, cross-country skiing and related events.
  • Capacity: Permanent seating about 13,000 (6,500 in the 105 m grandstand; 4,000 on a mobile stand), with total capacity cited around 20,050 in some official materials (13,050 in stadium + 7,000 along course).
  • Seating chart: Main grandstand runs about 105 meters with blocks A–G; a mobile grandstand on the opposite side contains blocks H–I; additional seating has been added over the years.
  • Parking and transit: Large Grenzadler car park; additional Tambacher Straße car park and Oberhof center parking (~2,000 free spaces); bus line 423 serves the area; event days often run free shuttle/P+R services.
  • Nearby hotels: AHORN Panorama Hotel Oberhof (Theo-Neubauer-Straße 29); Rennsteighaus am Grenzadler (Am Grenzadler 7) as lodging options near the arena.
  • Notable events hosted: Biathlon World Cup events since 1984; Biathlon World Championships (2004, 2023); Tour de Ski; Nordic cross-country World Cups (2002/03, 2023/24).
  • Renaming history: Formerly Biathlonstadion am Rennsteig, then Rennsteig-Arena Oberhof, then DKB-Ski-Arena Oberhof; since 2019 it has been Lotto Thüringen Arena am Rennsteig.