easyCredit-Stadion
The easyCredit-Stadion, in the past also called Städtisches Stadion and Frankenstadion, is the home of 1. FC Nürnberg. The stadium has a capacity of 48,548, of which 10,581 standing places and 1,364 VIP places.
Plans for the construction of the Städtisches Stadion came from local architect Otto Ernst Schweizer. Construction of the stadium started in 1926, with works completed in 1928. The stadium could hold about 50,000 spectators back then.
From 1933 the stadium and surroundings served as a rally ground for the Nazi Party, and in particular the Hitler-Jugend. Directly after the war the stadium was used as a sports field by the US Army.
Until 1963 few football was played at the stadium, but from that year 1. FC Nürnberg started using the stadium for their home matches, making the move from their old Spielstätte am Zabo stadium.
A first major renovation of the stadium took place between 1987 and 1991. The renovation saw the stadium’s capacity, which had earlier peaked at 55,600, reduced to 44,300. At completion the stadium got renamed Frankenstadion.
Another round of renovations took places in 2004 and 2005 in order to prepare the stadium for the 2006 World Cup. During the World Cup the stadium hosted four group matches and the round of 16 match between Portugal and Holland (1-0).
A last small renovation in 2009 brought the capacity to its current total. Most characteristic feature of the stadium is its octagonal shape, the only of its kind in Germany.
Getting there
The easyCredit-Stadion lies in the south-east of the city of Nürnberg in a green area of parks and other sports facilities. The distance to Nürnberg’s main railway station is slightly more than 4 kilometres, the distance to the city’s old town almost 5 kilometres.
From the A9 autobahn take exit 52 Fischbach and follow for Nürnberg Centrum. Continue on the B4 for about 6 kilometres until the crossing with the Hans-Kalb-Straße. Turn left (follow signs for Stadion ARENA). On matchdays electronic signs will guide you toward the stadium.
Alternatively take exit 59 Nürnberg-Langwasser from the A6 autobahn. Follow the Gleiwitzer Straße north until reaching the stadium.
By public transport, take overground metro (S-bahn) line 2 from the main rail station (Nürnberg Hbf). Get off at stop Frankenstadion. An alternative is tram (Straßenbahn) 9.
From Nürnberg’s old town (the western side) one can take tram 6. Get off at stop Dutzendteich or Doku-Zentrum.
Address: Max-Morlock-Platz 1, 90471 Nürnberg
Tickets
Tickets for FC Nürnberg matches can be bought online, at the Service-Center at the stadium, at the Fan-Shop at the Ludwigstraße 46 (old town), or at the Fan-Shop at Nürnberg’s training ground (Valznerweiherstraße 200).
A standing place costs €13.00. The price of a seat ranges from €23.00 to €47.00. Tickets for the match against FC Bayern are more expensive starting at €23.00 for a standing place and €44.00 for a seat.
For more information email service-center@fcn.de or call +49 (0) 911 21 73 333.
Stadium tours
The easyCredit-Stadion offers guided stadium tours that visit the VIP and press areas, control room, mixed zone, dressing rooms, and police cells. The tour lasts 75 minutes.
Tours run every Thursday at 5:00 pm. In October, November and April this is brought forward to 4:00 pm. No tours run between December and March. There are no tours on match or event days and the itinerary may get changed the day before or after a match.
The tour costs €5.00. For more information email info@stadion-nuernberg.de or call +49 (0) 911 81 86 235.
Relevant Internet links:
FCN.de – Official website of 1. FC Nürnberg.
Tourismus.nuernberg.de – Official website of the Nürnberg tourist centre.
VGN.de – Public transports information for the Nürnberg area.
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