Olympisch Stadion, Antwerp

Name: Olympisch Stadion
Address: Atletenstraat 80, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
Telephone: +32 3 248 48 45

#12 among attractions in Antwerp

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Football

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Nestled in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium, the Olympisch Stadion, commonly known as the Kielstadion, stands as a testament to the city's rich sporting history. Built for the 1920 Summer Olympics, the venue remains an emblem of Antwerp's prestigious role as the host of the seventh Olympiad.

The Olympisch Stadion is a versatile sport venue, primarily known for its association with football, having been the home ground of Beerschot V.A.C. for many years. With its classic architecture, the stadium has a capacity that once could accommodate tens of thousands of spectators, creating an electric atmosphere for the matches played within its walls.

Though it has undergone renovations and upgrades over the years, the stadium retains its historical significance. It was here that athletes from around the world competed for Olympic glory, and the venue's legacy continues to inspire current generations of sports enthusiasts and athletes.

Today, the stadium serves as a multi-purpose sports facility, hosting a variety of events and matches, including those of local football clubs. Its accessibility and central location in Antwerp make it a convenient and popular destination for both athletes and fans alike.

Visitors to the Olympisch Stadion can immerse themselves in the spirit of sportsmanship and history that permeates the grounds. The venue may no longer be the largest or most modern of stadiums, but it holds a charm and nostalgia that new stadiums can't replicate.

Local name: Stade olympique d'Anvers Opened: 1920 (104 years ago)Capacity: 12.5 thous.Coordinates: 51°11'6"N, 4°22'55"E

Address

Atletenstraat 80Antwerpen (Kiel)Antwerp 2020 Belgium

Contact

+32 3 248 48 45

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Day trips

Olympisch Stadion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wezenberg, Oorlogsmuseum, Wilrijk, Maison Guiette.

1.3 miNE
Swimming, Swimming pool
Wezenberg, Antwerp
32 min walk • The Wezenberg Olympic Swimming Center is a swimming center with a 50-meter pool located on De Singel in Antwerp. The complex dates from 1973.
0.9 miE
Museum
Oorlogsmuseum, Antwerp
22 min walk • The Atlantic Wall & Air War Bunker Museum Antwerp is a military war museum in Park den Brandt, Wilrijk in Belgium which preserves fortifications of the Atlantic Wall dating to the Second World War. In the Park a total of 8 bunkers are to be found.
1.3 miSE
Area
Wilrijk, Antwerp
35 min walk • Wilrijk is a district of the municipality and city of Antwerp in the Belgian province of Antwerp. Wilrijk had been a separate municipality before January 1, 1983; the enlarged municipality of Antwerp was decentralized in 2000 and Wilrijk became one of the city's nine districts.
0.5 miE
, Architecture
Maison Guiette, Antwerp
13 min walk • Maison Guiette also known as Les Peupliers, is a house in Antwerp, Belgium, designed by Le Corbusier in 1926 and built in 1927. It was the studio and living quarters of René Guiette, a painter and art critic. One of the Franco-Swiss architect's lesser-known works, it is an early example of the International Style.
1 miE
51°10'59"N • 4°24'21"E
Den Brandt, Antwerp
27 min walk • Forts and castles
1 miE
51°10'59"N • 4°24'21"E
Kasteel den Brandt, Antwerp
27 min walk • Forts and castles