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Stadion An der Alten Försterei
⚽SportClosed · Opens 8:30 AM$$ · Mid-range

Stadion An der Alten Försterei

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Discover Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Union Berlin's forest-hidden home ground unlike any other in football. Feel the raw, community-built matchday atmosphere that fans helped construct themselves, an authentic Bundesliga experience worth every visit.

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Reasons to go

  • The stadium sits directly within woodland, an unusual setting for a top-flight football ground
  • Union Berlin fans rebuilt the stadium themselves through volunteer labor, giving it a grassroots history
  • Access outside matchdays is limited, so the ground is primarily experienced through attending a game
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Full description

Stadion An der Alten Försterei is unusual among top-flight football grounds for being surrounded by woodland, giving it a distinctive, almost hidden character reviewers describe as beautiful and unlike any other stadium experience. It's the home of Union Berlin, a club whose fans famously helped rebuild the ground with volunteer labor, and that grassroots spirit still defines the atmosphere on matchday.

Visitors consistently rank it among their most memorable stadium experiences anywhere, with its near-perfect must-see score reflecting that reputation. Its high rating across thousands of reviews confirms it as a standout for anyone wanting an authentic Bundesliga experience.

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Address

An d. Wuhlheide 263, 12555 Berlin-Bezirk Treptow-Köpenick, Germany · Bezirk Treptow-Köpenick
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h30

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

  • Book ahead, as demand for Union Berlin matches has grown significantly
  • arrive early to soak in the forest setting and pre-match atmosphere
  • check fixture dates in advance, since access outside matchdays is limited
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Reviews

one of the most amazing things where the stadium is located, in the forest, it's so beautiful and amazing. One of the best experiences when it comes to stadium tours. Very special

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Predrag Petrović

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