Helios Arena, originally known as Eisstadion am Bauchenberg, is an

arena An arena is a large enclosed platform, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators ...

in Villingen-Schwenningen,

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. It is primarily used for

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, and is the home to the

Schwenninger Wild Wings The Schwenninger Wild Wings are a professional German ice hockey team from Schwenningen am Neckar in Baden-Wuerttemberg that was founded on 31 July 1904 and currently plays in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). The greatest success of the associ ...

of the

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. It opened in 1976 and holds 6,215 spectators.

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Indoor arenas in Germany Indoor ice hockey venues in Germany Buildings and structures in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis Sports venues in Baden-Württemberg Schwenninger Wild Wings 1976 establishments in West Germany Sports venues completed in 1976 Villingen-Schwenningen {{Germany-sports-venue-stub