Gera celebrates the opening of the House of Sports” – a milestone for athletes!
Gera opens the “Haus des Sports” as a central contact point for those interested in sports. Good accessibility and barrier-free access!

Gera celebrates the opening of the House of Sports” – a milestone for athletes!
The “House of Sports” in Gera officially opened its doors today, offering a central contact point for all sports enthusiasts in the city. The new sports center is located in the former Villa Hirsch, which is located at Hermann-Drechsler-Straße 2 and was most recently acquired by Sparkasse Gera-Greiz. This creates a lively meeting place for athletes, volunteers and interested parties straight is reported.
This new center is designed to promote cooperation between Gera sports clubs, the city administration and key institutions. The “House of Sports” houses, among other things, the sports department of the Office for Education and Sport and the office of the Gera City Sports Association. V. set up their offices. This not only creates synergies, but also an optimal connection to local public transport so that all citizens, especially older ones, can easily reach the house.
Diverse offers and support
The “House of Sports” is equipped with a variety of features and will offer office and consultation rooms. Events, workshops and training and further education measures will also take place here in the future. Sports clubs, coaches, board members and athletes can look forward to support on topics such as sports promotion, use of sports facilities and youth work. There will also be a space available for organizing sporting events and setting up new sports clubs. The President of the Gera City Sports Association, Kurt Dannenberg, emphasizes how important this access to information and services is for the sports community, as well as in an article ssb-gera.de is mentioned.
The sports department is open from Monday to Thursday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to give anyone interested the opportunity to find out more and get advice. Volunteers who make an important contribution to promoting sport in Gera are particularly welcome.
Sport funding in Germany – a broad horizon
The importance of such an institution is also reflected in the generally high regard for sport in Germany. Millions of people regularly take part in sporting activities, which not only benefits physical health but also social integration. The diversity of sports funding in Germany ranges from popular sports to competitive sports to specific projects that include women and minorities. Information on this is provided by the Funding blog, where the role of funding applications and their importance for the financing of sports projects is explained.
Overall, the “House of Sports” is likely to set new standards both as a source of information and as a community center for everyone interested in sports. The initiators hope to significantly improve the framework conditions for sports clubs and volunteers and thus strengthen cohesion and diversity in the region's sports offerings.