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Architecture · Berlim, Berlim
Olympiastadion Berlin
Stadium built for the 1936 Olympic Games, now home to Hertha BSC. It hosted the 2006 World Cup final and offers guided and self-guided tours.
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About Olympiastadion Berlin
Olympiastadion Berlin, the Olympic Stadium of Berlin, was built between 1934 and 1936 for the 1936 Olympic Games, in the Westend district in the west of the city. It is part of a large sports complex, the former Reichssportfeld, planned by the Nazi regime as a propaganda showcase. At those Games, the American athlete Jesse Owens won four gold medals, and a street next to the stadium bears his name.
The stone architecture, with massive columns and a ring of stands partially sunk into the ground, is typical of the period. The stadium underwent a major renovation for the 2006 World Cup, when it received a roof that protects almost all the stands while keeping an opening on the west side, the Marathon Gate, from which the Glockenturm, the bell tower, can be seen.
With more than 70,000 seats, it is the stadium of Hertha BSC, the city's football club, and hosts every year the final of the German Cup. In 2006 it was the venue for the World Cup final between Italy and France. It also hosts concerts and athletics competitions.
Outside match days and events, the stadium can be visited on your own or on guided tours, which show areas such as the dressing rooms. An exhibition explains the history of the place, including its political use during Nazism.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour for the self-guided visit; 1 to 1.5 hours for the guided tour.
Best time
On days without matches or events, when the stadium is open to visitors. On Hertha BSC match days or concert days, tours are usually suspended or reduced; check the calendar before you go.
How to get there
The S-Bahn station Olympiastadion (lines S3 and S9) and the U-Bahn station Olympia-Stadion (U2) are a few minutes' walk away. From Alexanderplatz the journey takes about half an hour.
Tip
To experience the stadium full, get a ticket for a Hertha BSC match. The bell tower next to the stadium has a viewing platform and its own exhibition and is usually open part of the year; check before you go.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Olympiastadion Berlin
Can you visit the Olympiastadion when there isn't a match?
Yes. Outside match days and events, the stadium is open for free visits and guided tours. Check the times and calendar before you go.
What major matches has the stadium hosted?
The final of the 2006 World Cup, between Italy and France, and annually the final of the German Cup. It was also the venue of the 1936 Olympic Games.
How to get to the stadium?
By S-Bahn, to Olympiastadion station (S3 and S9), or by U-Bahn, to Olympia-Stadion station (U2).