Located in the Schalke area of the city Gelsenkirchen, Emscher-Lippe-Halle is well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, enabling it to host a plethora of electrifying concerts and events. Primarily a sporting area, it also is a traditional host of Bofrost Cup- an annual ice competition where ice skaters from across the world participate. Its ice rink is open from September to May and the venue has several programs and events for young and old.