Stade de Suisse

Overview

The Stade de Suisse Wankdorf is Bern's national football stadium, home to BSC Young Boys and a venue for Swiss international matches. Its roof is covered with one of the largest integrated solar panel arrays of any stadium in the world.

Highlights

• BSC Young Boys Matches: Experience the atmosphere of Switzerland's most successful recent football club on a matchday.
• Solar Roof: The 12,000-square-metre solar installation can power over 400 households.
• Stadium Tours: Guided tours of the pitch, changing rooms, press area, and VIP boxes are available outside match days.

History

The stadium was built on the site of the original 1925 Wankdorf Stadium, famous as the venue for the 1954 FIFA World Cup Final ('The Miracle of Bern'). The old stadium was demolished in 2001, and the current 31,783-capacity arena opened in 2005. Its solar installation was added as a pioneering green-energy initiative.

Visitor Tips

• Tip 1: Tickets for BSC Young Boys matches can be bought online; atmosphere is best in the standing sections.
• Tip 2: Reachable by tram 9 from the city centre (15 minutes).
• Duration: 2–2.5 hours (match), 1 hour (tour).