Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich

Name: Stadion Letzigrund
Address: Badenerstr. 500, Zurich, 8048, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 44 413 94 94

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Facts and practical information

Stadion Letzigrund is a dynamic sports venue located in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, known for its modern facilities and vibrant atmosphere. This stadium, rebuilt in 2007 to replace the original structure from 1925, has become a hub for both athletic events and cultural occasions, catering to a diverse range of interests.

The stadium boasts a seating capacity of approximately 26,000 spectators, making it one of Switzerland's largest sports venues. It is equipped with a state-of-the-art running track and field facilities, which meet the highest international standards, and it regularly hosts prominent events such as the Weltklasse Zurich, one of the most prestigious annual athletics meetings in the world that is part of the Diamond League series.

Apart from its significance in the world of athletics, Stadion Letzigrund is also a favorite location for large-scale concerts and shows. With its advanced sound system and expansive seating, the venue has attracted global music icons and entertained countless fans.

The design of the stadium is focused on functionality and spectator experience, with unobstructed views from all seats and a roof that covers all spectator areas, ensuring events can be enjoyed regardless of weather conditions. Its accessibility is also noteworthy, with excellent public transport connections allowing for easy travel to and from the city center.

Local name: Letzigrund Opened: 30 August 2007 (16 years ago)Capacity: 26.1 thous.Coordinates: 47°22'58"N, 8°30'13"E

Address

Badenerstr. 500Kreis 9 (Altstetten)Zurich 8048 Switzerland

Contact

+41 44 413 94 94

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

Nearby attractions include: Prime Tower, Volkshaus, Kunsthalle Zürich, Hardbrücke.

0.7 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Architecture
Prime Tower, Zurich
18 min walk • The Prime Tower, also named "Maag-Tower" in an earlier stage of planning, is a skyscraper in Zurich, Switzerland. At a height of 126 metres, it was the highest skyscraper in Switzerland from 2011 until 2015, when the Roche Tower in Basel was finished.
1.2 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Volkshaus, Zurich
31 min walk • The Volkshaus is a 1,200-seat concert hall located in Zürich, Switzerland. The building construction began in June 1909 and publicly opened the following year. On 26 February 1964, Thelonious Monk performed there.
1.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Kunsthalle Zürich, Zurich
28 min walk • The Kunsthalle Zürich is a contemporary art exhibition centre in Zurich, Switzerland. It is located on Limmatstrasse, near the city centre. A number of temporary exhibitions are organized each year.
0.7 miE
Bridge
Hardbrücke, Zurich
18 min walk • The Hardbrücke is a road bridge and important north-south connection in the Swiss city of Zürich. The bridge is 1,350 metres long, and crosses the river Limmat, the Zürich–Baden railway, and several streets.
1.4 miSE
Square
Stauffacher, Zurich
35 min walk • Stauffacher is a tram junction in Aussersihl, Zurich, next to the St. Jakob church, situated along the Badenerstrasse between the Bäcker and the Stauffacher streets. The tram stop was named after the street, which had been named for Werner Stauffacher in 1893.
1.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Migros Museum of Contemporary Art, Zurich
28 min walk • The Migros Museum of Contemporary Art is a museum for contemporary art in Zürich, Switzerland. The museum was founded in 1996. It is the successor to the Halle für Internationale neue Kunst, which existed from 1978 until 1981.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Art museum
MuDA, Zurich
15 min walk • MuDA was the acronym of the Museum of Digital Art, an art space dedicated to digital arts. The institute was opened in February 2016 in Zurich by the non-profit Digital Arts Association. It closed by the end of June 2020.
0.7 miE
Vernacular architecture, Tower
Swissmill Tower, Zurich
18 min walk • The Swissmill Tower, also known as Kornhaus, is the tallest operating grain elevator in the world. Standing at 118 metres, it is the second tallest building in the Swiss city of Zürich.
1.2 miSE
Square
Helvetiaplatz, Zurich
30 min walk • The Helvetiaplatz in Zürich is located in the District 4 at the corner Langstrasse and Stauffacherstrasse. The first project of pastor Ernst Sieber's Sozialwerke Pfarrer Sieber for homeless people started at Helvetiaplatz in winter 1963; the foundation is still based in Zürich-Aussersihl.
1.2 miE
Street
Langstrasse, Zurich
30 min walk • Langstrasse is a street and quarter in district 4 in Zürich. Langstrasse begins near the district courts and extends north-northeast to the train tracks of Zürich Hauptbahnhof.
0.9 miNE
City, Neighbourhood
Industriequartier, Zurich
22 min walk • Industriequartier is a district in the Swiss city of Zürich.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Stadion Letzigrund?

Nearby attractions include Andreaskirche, Zurich (8 min walk), Hard, Zurich (10 min walk), MuDA, Zurich (15 min walk), Swissmill Tower, Zurich (18 min walk).

How to get to Stadion Letzigrund by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stadion Letzigrund:

Tram

Letzigrund • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
Freihofstrasse • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Bus

Herdernstrasse • Lines: N2 (7 min walk)
Altes Krematorium • Lines: 83, N14 (11 min walk)

Trolleybus

Herdernstrasse • Lines: 31 (7 min walk)
SBB-Werkstätte • Lines: 31 (8 min walk)

Train

Zürich Hardbrücke (17 min walk)
Zürich Altstetten (23 min walk)