Fritz-Walter-Stadion, Kaiserslautern

Name: Fritz-Walter-Stadion
Address: Fritz-Walter-Straße 1, Kaiserslautern, 67663, Germany
Telephone: +49 180 5 318800

#1 among attractions in Kaiserslautern

Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

Fritz-Walter-Stadion is the home stadium of 1. FC Kaiserslautern and is located in the city of Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It was one of the stadia used in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. It is named after Fritz Walter, who played for the Kaiserslautern club throughout his career and was captain of the Germany national football team that won the 1954 FIFA World Cup in the "Miracle of Bern". The stadium was built on the Betzenberg hill, hence its nickname "Betze", and was opened in 1920. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 13 May 1920 (104 years ago)Capacity: 49.9 thous.Coordinates: 49°26'5"N, 7°46'36"E

Address

Fritz-Walter-Straße 1Kaiserslautern 67663 Germany

Contact

+49 180 5 318800

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Kaiserslautern

Day trips

Fritz-Walter-Stadion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pfalztheater, Wildpark Betzenberg, Rathaus Kaiserslautern, Theodor-Zink-Museum.

0.9 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Pfalztheater, Kaiserslautern
24 min walk • The Pfalztheater is a theatre building and company in the German city of Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatine. It is the only three-genre venue in the state, putting on music, drama and dance.
0.8 miE
Zoo
Wildpark Betzenberg, Kaiserslautern
21 min walk • The Betzenberg Wildlife Park in Kaiserslautern, Germany, was founded in 1970 with the aim of enabling the population to observe native species of animals - including those that used to live wild around Kaiserslautern but are no longer native there today.
0.9 miNW
City hall, Architecture
Rathaus Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern
24 min walk • Located in Kaiserslautern Germany, Kaiserslautern Town Hall is one of the tallest town halls in the European Union. The building was put in service in 1968.
0.9 miN
History museum, Museum
Theodor-Zink-Museum, Kaiserslautern
23 min walk • The Theodor Zink Museum is a historical museum in Kaiserslautern. It was founded in 1934 by Theodor Zink and named after him. In the museum, in addition to a permanent exhibition on the history of the city, changing exhibitions are shown.
1 miNE
49°26'26"N • 7°47'50"E
Warmfreibad, Kaiserslautern
26 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
1.2 miSW
Universities and schools
Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern
32 min walk • Technical University of Kaiserslautern is a public research university in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
0.9 miNW
Ruins, Forts and castles
Kaiserpfalz, Kaiserslautern
22 min walk • The Imperial Palace of Kaiserslautern, which has become a ruin, popularly known as Barbarossaburg or Kaiserslautern Castle, is a fortified and administrative castle built by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century as a royal palace in the...
0.8 miNW
Fountain
Fackelbrunnen, Kaiserslautern
22 min walk • The Fackelbrunnen, also Fackelwoogbrunnen, is a fountain in the green area between Burgstraße and Fruchthallstraße in Kaiserslautern.
0.7 miN
49°26'40"N • 7°46'16"E
Collegiate Church, Kaiserslautern
19 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church
0.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Betzenberg, Kaiserslautern
17 min walk • The Betzenberg is a 285-metre-high hill in the German city of Kaiserslautern. It rises about 50 metres above the city and gives its name to the quarter in which it stands. It was well known because it also gave its name to what is now the Fritz Walter Stadium.
0.8 miN
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Fruchthalle, Kaiserslautern
21 min walk • The Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern was built between 1843 and 1846 according to plans by August von Voit in the neo-Renaissance style, modeled on the Italian early Renaissance. The architect Ferdinand Jodl was responsible for the extension of the...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fritz-Walter-Stadion open?

Fritz-Walter-Stadion is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Fritz-Walter-Stadion?

Nearby attractions include Betzenberg, Kaiserslautern (17 min walk), Collegiate Church, Kaiserslautern (19 min walk), Wildpark Betzenberg, Kaiserslautern (21 min walk), St.-Martins-Platz, Kaiserslautern (21 min walk).

How to get to Fritz-Walter-Stadion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fritz-Walter-Stadion:

Bus

Lassallestraße • Lines: 102 (6 min walk)
Waldschlößchen • Lines: 102 (7 min walk)

Train

Kaiserslautern Hauptbahnhof (10 min walk)
Kaiserslautern Pfaffwerk (29 min walk)