Grand Hall ZOLLVEREIN®

Event Location Contact

The Grand Hall Zollverein is one of Germany’s most impressive event venues. It combines exceptional industrial charm with state-of-the-art event infrastructure. Situated at the Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site in Essen – around 30 kilometres north of Düsseldorf – the former suction and compressor hall offers the perfect setting for events of all sizes.The Grand Hall comprises around 4,000 m² of event space and is divided into three fully accessible areas. Thanks to its multifunctional layout, it is equally suited to trade fairs, congresses, conferences, annual general meetings, seminars and corporate events. 
Organisers benefit from a comprehensive, all-inclusive service covering all relevant requirements – from the initial concept through to planning and efficient, budget-conscious implementation.
The Grand Hall is fully air-conditioned, flooded with natural light and can be completely darkened at the touch of a button if required. 

  • Number of event rooms: 12
  • Number of people in the largest room: 2,500
  • Distance to city center: 38.5 km
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Ca­pa­cit­ies of the event rooms

Name of the roomSeating variationsDaylight
Theatre styleBanquet styleCocktail receptionParliament
Grand Hall EG, Foyer360350 yes
Grand Hall EG, Club460450 no
Grand Hall OG1,8001,6007502,500750 yes
Schalthaus Foyer215100350 no
Schalthaus Raum 1175208150 yes
Schalthaus Raum 2155198132 yes
Raum 1A55 yes
Raum 1 B oder C25 yes
Raum 1 D70 yes
Raum 2 A50 yes
Raum 2 B oder C25 yes
Raum 2 D55 yes
Theatre styleBanquet styleCocktail receptionClassroom style

Loc­a­tion Fea­tures

  • Conference technology
  • Car passable
  • Parking spaces: 200
  • Total exhibition area: 4,000 m²

Types of Events

  • Congress
  • Congress with exhibition
  • Concerts/theatres
  • Sports event
  • Seminar
  • Conferences
  • Exhibition
  • Seminar/conference
  • Evening event

Sus­tain­ab­il­ity

En­ergy

  • Energy-efficient lighting

  • Energy-efficient technologies and devices

  • Energy-optimized climate and heating technology

  • Use of electricity from renewable sources

Mo­bil­ity

  • Avoidance of empty runs

  • Bicycle parking spaces or garages

  • Charging infrastructure for electric vehicles

Wa­ter

  • Environmentally friendly cleaning agents

  • Water-saving sanitary facilities and devices

Pro­cure­ment, Re­use, Re­cyc­ling

  • Avoidance of plastic and single-use products

  • Purchasing appropriate quantities based on demand

  • Recycling

  • Reuse of materials

  • Short transport routes / regional partners and suppliers

  • Sustainable product selection

  • Waste separation

Ca­ter­ing

  • Avoidance of food waste

  • Distribution of leftovers to charitable organizations

  • Fair trade products

  • Organic products

  • Provision of tap water

  • Regional products

  • Seasonal products

  • Use of reusable products

  • Vegetarian and vegan catering

Ad­di­tion­al In­form­a­tion

- Further parking space within 100m

Loc­a­tion & Ac­cess­ib­il­ity

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Plan route
  • 30.0 km to Airport
  • 40.0 km to Central station
  • 38.5 km to City center
  • 35.0 km to Congress Center Düsseldorf/Messe Düsseldorf