Olympiastadion BerlinOlympiastadion (reconstruction) - 75,000 capacity for World Cup 2006. Presently the arena has a total capacity of 74,475 seated spectators and is the largest football stadium in Germany and one of the largest soccer grounds in Europe.
Originally built between 1934-36 and designed by architect Werner March for the 1936 Olympic Games at a cost of 42 million Reichsmark. Berlin's Olympiastadion was commissioned by the Nazi regime and designed by architect Werner March to project power, featuring a 100,000-seat capacity. It has since transformed from a dark Nazi-era relic into a modern venue, hosting the 2006 World Cup final, the 2015 Champions League final, and serving as the home of Hertha BSC since 1963.
The German Cup Final has been played in the stadium since 1985, which was upgraded prior to hosting three games in the 1974 World Cup. Renovation work began in the summer of 2002, with completion scheduled for 30 June 2004 with all 76,000 seats to be covered. The German Football Association has applied to host the 2005 UEFA Champions League final in the stadium. Total costs for the stadium are estimated at 242 million Euros.
The stadium was also a venue stadium for Euro 2024 and staged the final won by Spain 2-1 versus England. It also hosted three group-stage matches, a round of 16 match, and a quarter-final.
Fans before Austria v The Netherlands in Group DJune 15 (Group B): Spain 3-0 Croatia
June 21 (Group D): Poland 1-3 Austria
June 25 (Group D): Netherlands 2-3 Austria
June 29 (Round of 16): Switzerland 2-0 Italy
July 6 (Quarter-final): England 1-1 Switzerland (England won 5-3 on penalties)
July 14 (Final): Spain 2-1 England
Olympiastadion, Berlin, Euro 2024 FinalDie Alte Dame" (The Old Lady) were founded way back in 1892 making the club one of the oldest football teams in Germany. Hertha was a founding member of the German Football Association (DFB) in 1900. The club began playing at the Olympiastadion in 1963.
Some famous players to wear the shirt include Pál Dárdai who holds the record for most appearances in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 for Hertha with over 360 appearances. He also served as manager on several occasions.
Johannes "Hanne" Sobe is an icon from the 1920s and 30s who led the team to their only two German championships in 1930 and 1931. Michael Preetz is the club's top goalscorer in the Bundesliga (93 goals), who later served as the club's Sporting Director. Erich "Ete" Beer is a legend from the 1970s, who was a dominant midfielder during the club's successful 1974-75 season when they finished second.
More recent names include Brazilian attacking midfielder Marcelinho Paraíba, Hungarian goalkeeper Gábor Király (1997-2004), defender and long-term club captain Arne Friedrich (2002–2010), Brazilian forward Alex Alves and Croatian international and skipper Niko Kovac.
Euro 2024 Final, Olympiastadion, BerlinThe Berlin Olympiastadion is highly accessible, featuring over 200 dedicated wheelchair spaces (primarily in rows 41), barrier-free access to the lower concourse, and modernized, accessible restrooms. Accessible parking is available (PO4), and both S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations provide accessible routes to the entrance, typically via the East Gate.
Various tours of the stadium are available on non-match days (11 Euros) Self-Guided Tours include access to the stadium grounds, different viewing blocks, and a GPS-guided multimedia tour. Specialized tours such as the Highlight Tour, Premium Tour, or Fan Tour (Hertha BSC) are available, with prices varying based on the tour type.
Tel: 030 25 00 23 22
www.olympiastadion-berlin.de
OlympiastadionAfter World War II, the British military administration used the building as its HQ and repair work continued until German reunification in 1990. In 1998 the Berlin Senate decided on a complete renovation of the stadium, but insisted that the historical character of the structure be maintained.
The renovation of the stadium took four years: the playing surface was lowered 2.5 meters, the seats, changing rooms, press facilities and interiors were modernized.
A translucent roof was added giving shelter from the elements. The structure of Berlin's Olympic Stadium is one of real beauty and attracts a stream of visitors as one of the sights of historical Berlin.
Olympiastadion, Charlottenburg, BerlinClick here for our City Guide to Berlin - sights, eat and drink, accommodation and getting around.
The stadium is the home ground of Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga and located on Bismarckstrasse in the western part of Berlin in Charlottenburg.
Train: Olympiastadion station on the S5 or S7 lines.
Underground: Olympiastadion station on the U2 line, 13 minutes from the Hauptbahnhof to the Olympicstadion station (exit the train on the left), then a 5-7 minute walk from the station.
Bus: Numbers #154, #104 (from Kurfurstendamm) or #149 (from Zoologischer Garten).
Map: See a map of Berlin and Olympiastadion including attractions, museums, hotels, stations, bars and restaurants.
Map of Berlin
The Olympiastadion, Berlin in all its glory
The Olympiastadion awaits Austria v The Netherlands
Austria 3 v The Netherlands 2 in Group D of Euro 2024 in Berlin
Austrian fans celebrate topping Group D
Euro 2024 Olympiastadion, Berlin
Spain win Euro 2024
