Cabbage circus

The Kohlrabizirkus - formerly the Grossmarkthalle - offers a wide range of uses as an event location thanks to its extraordinary architecture. The huge domed buildings with a total usable area of 30,000 square meters are now mainly used for temporary events. However, as a creative location in the dynamic development cluster of the south of Leipzig and due to its proximity to Bio City Leipzig and Media City Leipzig, the Kohlrabizirkus offers a suitable long-term starting point for fast-growing companies.

BAUHAUS architecture: The construction of the Grossmarkthalle lasted from 1928 to 1930 and was associated with a world record. The two solid domes as a roof construction are considered a masterpiece of reinforced concrete construction. The concept was developed by Leipzig city planning officer Hubert Ritter. The domes themselves were built by engineer Franz Dischinger from the construction company Dyckerhoff & Widmann in 1928/29.

The market hall was planned for the city of Leipzig's vegetable trade. This is how the name Kohlrabizirkus came about. The location was chosen close to the railroad line, which enabled a fast and inexpensive delivery route.

The octagonal domes of the internationally acclaimed wholesale market hall stand on 13-metre-high reinforced concrete pillars, which are positioned 30 meters apart. They are 29 meters high and form a round skylight. The classic modernist building is now used as an ice dome with Germany's largest indoor skating rink, for circus events, flea markets and exhibitions.

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