The Kuppelsaal is the oldest domed concert hall in Germany, originally constructed with a reinforced concrete structure.
The interior of the Kuppelsaal is adorned with original neoclassical reliefs and sculptures that survived the 1943 bombing raids.
The complex is physically linked to the Stadtpark, which was designed as a formal landscape garden.
The HCC has been a certified 'Green Globe' location since 2011, focusing on sustainable event management.
The dome of the Kuppelsaal has an interior diameter of 36 meters, designed to optimize natural sound reflection for orchestral performances.
The Hannover Congress Centrum (HCC) is a sprawling multipurpose venue combining a modern congress facility with the historic Kuppelsaal, Germany's largest domed concert hall. Originally opened in 1914 as the Stadthalle, the complex underwent extensive reconstruction after World War II while retaining its original circular rotunda. The facility features over 30 conference rooms and an integrated hotel, connected to the expansive Stadtpark. It hosts a wide range of international congresses, trade fairs, concerts, and gala events throughout the year. The Kuppelsaal remains the architectural centerpiece, renowned for its acoustics and distinctive neoclassical interior design. The complex covers a total area of approximately 13,000 square meters of event space. It is fully integrated into the city’s green belt, providing direct access to urban parkland.
The rotunda interior of the Kuppelsaal or the view from the Stadtpark facing the historic entrance facade.
Check the event calendar online before visiting, as access to specific halls is restricted during private congresses.
Walk through the connecting Stadtpark to see the historic sculptures integrated into the garden architecture.
Use the hotel entrance lobby for easier navigation if you are attending a large-scale conference.
Do not attempt to enter private event areas or restricted back-of-house corridors without proper accreditation.
Access is dictated by the specific event schedule; the building is not a public museum and public access is limited to event attendees.
Business casual is recommended for congresses; formal attire is expected for evening concerts in the Kuppelsaal.
