Ballerup Super Arena
Ballerup Super Arena (formerly Siemens Arena) is a multi-purpose indoor arena, in Ballerup, Denmark. The velodrome has a seated capacity of 6,500. During concerts, the arena can accommodate an audience of up to 9,200. It is owned by Ballerup Municipality. The arena is also a venue for many company events, conferences, team building events, trade fairs, company sports events and cycling events.
Ballerup Super Arena in August 2005 | |
| Former names | Siemens Arena (2001–05) |
|---|---|
| Location | Ballerup, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Coordinates | 55°43′17.74″N 12°22′9.45″E |
| Owner | Ballerup Municipality |
| Capacity | 6,500 (seated) 9,200 (standing) |
| Surface | Wood |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 2001 |
| Renovated | 2003–05 |
| Tenants | |
| Six Days of Copenhagen (2001-present) AG København (2010–12) UCI Track Cycling World Championships (2002, 2010) 2014 BWF World Championships Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2011 | |
The arena was opened in 2001. In 2003, the roof collapsed, as a result of a miscalculation in design and the new roof was reinforced with cables. It's the only international indoor velodrome in the Nordic countries.
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