St. Jakob-Park, Basel

Name: St. Jakob-Park
Address: St. Jakobs-Strasse 397, Basel, 4052, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 61 377 81 11

#4 among attractions in Basel

Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

St. Jakob-Park, a beacon of sports and entertainment in Basel, Switzerland, is the largest football stadium in the country. With a capacity of over 38,000 spectators, this modern arena is home to the FC Basel football team and has hosted numerous high-profile matches, including those of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League.

Constructed in 2001, St. Jakob-Park is not just a venue for local fans to rally behind their team; it is also a site of international acclaim, having been one of the host stadiums for the UEFA Euro 2008 tournament. Its distinctive design features a façade of translucent panels that allow the structure to glow with the excitement of the events within.

St. Jakob-Park is not only about football; it also includes a shopping center, restaurants, and other facilities that make it a versatile space for various events. The stadium offers guided tours that take visitors behind the scenes, providing an in-depth look at the player's tunnels, dressing rooms, and the impressive pitch itself.

Alternative names: Opened: 15 March 2001 (23 years ago)Capacity: 38.5 thous.Coordinates: 47°32'30"N, 7°37'12"E

Address

St. Jakobs-Strasse 397St. AlbanBasel 4052 Switzerland

Contact

+41 61 377 81 11

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Day trips

St. Jakob-Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kunstmuseum Basel, Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel, Museum Tinguely, Watermill Museum Brüglingen.

1.5 miNW
Regional art including works by Holbein
Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel
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1.4 miNW
Museum of satirical art, with 4000 works
Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel, Basel
37 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Basel, Switzerland, the Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel offers a unique glimpse into the world of visual satire and narrative art. This museum, dedicated entirely to the art forms of caricature and cartoon, provides an extensive exploration of...
1.3 miN
Works of the Swiss painter and sculptor
Museum Tinguely, Basel
33 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the Rhine in the vibrant city of Basel, Switzerland, the Museum Tinguely stands as a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of one of the country's most innovative artists, Jean Tinguely. This unique museum, dedicated to the life and work of...
0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum
Watermill Museum Brüglingen, Basel
15 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Basel, Switzerland, the Watermill Museum Brüglingen stands as a testament to the city's rich heritage and the ingenuity of traditional milling technology. A hidden gem among Basel's cultural attractions, this museum offers...
1.2 miNW
Museum of paper, writing and printing
Basler Papiermühle, Basel
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1.1 miW
Monuments and statues
St. Jakobs Memorial, Basel
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Basel, Switzerland, stands the St. Jakobs Memorial, a testament to a pivotal moment in the city's rich history. The memorial is dominated by a magnificent statue sculpted by Ferdinand Schlöth, a renowned 19th-century Swiss artist known for his...
1.3 miNW
Art museum exhibiting contemporary works
Museum of Contemporary Art, Basel
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Basel, Switzerland, the Museum of Contemporary Art (Museum für Gegenwartskunst) stands as a beacon of modern creativity and cultural discourse. As the first public museum in Europe dedicated exclusively to contemporary art when it opened in...
1 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Schaulager, Basel
26 min walk • Nestled in the cultural heart of Basel, Switzerland, Schaulager stands as an innovative fusion of museum, art storage, and research center. This unique institution was established in 2003 by the Laurenz Foundation, with the primary aim of combining the storage...
1.4 miNW
Skyscraper
Roche Tower 2, Basel
35 min walk • Roche Tower 2 is a skyscraper under construction in the Swiss city of Basel. With a height of 205 meters the building will replace Roche Tower 1 as tallest building in Switzerland after the planned opening in 2022.
1.1 miNW
Historical place, Bridge
Gate of Saint Alban, Basel
29 min walk • The Basel city walls are a complex of walls surrounding the central part of the Swiss city of Basel, only partially preserved today. The first city wall was completed around 1080 under bishop Burkhard von Fenis. A newer wall was constructed around 1230, which is known as the Inner Wall.
1.3 miNW
Skyscraper, Architecture
Roche Tower, Basel
34 min walk • Roche Tower is a skyscraper in the Swiss city of Basel. At 178 metres, it is the tallest building in the country. The building, also known as "Building 1", was financed by pharmaceutical company Hoffmann-La Roche and designed by Herzog & de Meuron. It cost 550 million Swiss francs to build.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Jakob-Park open?

St. Jakob-Park is open:

Monday 9 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
Friday 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to St. Jakob-Park?

Nearby attractions include Kunsthaus Baselland, Basel (5 min walk), Villa Merian, Basel (10 min walk), Watermill Museum Brüglingen, Basel (15 min walk), Pantheon, Muttenz (18 min walk).

How to get to St. Jakob-Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Jakob-Park:

Train

Basel St. Jakob (3 min walk)
Basel Dreispitz (15 min walk)

Tram

St. Jakob • Lines: 14, N14 (3 min walk)
Zeughaus • Lines: 14, N14 (13 min walk)

Bus

St. Jakob • Lines: 36, 37, 47, N20 (3 min walk)
Ulmenweg • Lines: 36, 37, 47 (6 min walk)

Ferry

St. Alban Fähre Wild Maa (35 min walk)