Football stadium Hamburg, GermanyUpdated 2026

Volksparkstadion Seating Guide

Where to sit & the best seats

“Volkspark” · “Das Volksparkstadion”

Capacity57,000

Opened1953 (rebuilt 2000)

HomeHamburger SV

LocationHamburg, Germany

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Volksparkstadion in photos

4 outside · 4 inside the venue

At a glance

Where to sit at Volksparkstadion

Best overall

Osttribüne middle tier (B), central blocks near the halfway line

Elevated, dead-centre, side-on view of the whole pitch under cover — the sightline the ground was designed around.

Best value

Nordtribüne standing lower tier (approx. 22–28)

The cheapest tickets in the ground, on the home terrace, from around €16–18 — unbeatable price-to-atmosphere ratio if you're happy to stand.

Best atmosphere

Nordtribüne lower (blocks 24–26 area, home end)

The ultra core behind the north goal — non-stop singing, flags and the loudest support in the stadium.

Where to avoid

Nordtribüne upper corners / behind large banners

Flags, drapes and two-pole banners on the ultra terrace regularly block the view of the near goalmouth.

Overview

About Volksparkstadion

Volksparkstadion is a steep, roofed, football-only bowl where the home end is the Nordtribüne (North Stand) — HSV's ultras and the loudest standing terrace, strictly home-fans only. The long sides, the Osttribüne (East) and Westtribüne (West), hold the best all-round sightlines and the main hospitality; the West side houses the VIP and business lounges. The Südtribüne (South) is the second home end and shares its West-side corner with the away section. For Bundesliga and second-division matches the lower Nord terrace is standing (Stehplätze), giving 57,000; for UEFA/international games those rails convert to seats and capacity drops to about 51,500. For concerts an end-stage is built at the South end, the pitch becomes standing and seated floor blocks, and seats directly behind the stage in the South are sold restricted or not at all.

A fully enclosed, rectangular football-only bowl of three tiers on the long sides and steep two/three-tier ends, wrapped by a translucent white membrane roof that covers every seat. Rebuilt inside the shell of the old 1953 ground between 1998 and 2000, it feels compact and loud despite holding 57,000 because the stands rise close to the touchlines with no running track.

Seat map

Seating map

This is the map used for ticket sales at Volksparkstadion. Exact configuration varies by event.

Layout

How the venue is set up

Bundesliga / 2. Bundesliga football

Full 57,000 capacity including roughly 10,000 standing places, most of them on the lower Nordtribüne home terrace. Away fans in the South/West corner.

UEFA / international matches

All-seater by regulation — the North standing terrace converts to seats, reducing capacity to about 51,500. Used for HSV European nights and Germany national-team/EURO 2024 fixtures.

Concerts (stadium shows)

End-stage at the South end with standing and seated floor blocks on the pitch. Long-side stands (East/West) give the best elevated views; South seats directly behind the stage are restricted or unsold.

Sections

Seating levels explained

Nordtribüne (North Stand)Lower standing terrace approx. blocks 22C–28C; seated tiers above

The spiritual home of HSV support and the main standing terrace, directly behind the north goal. Home fans only — you can be refused entry in opposition colours. Loudest, most partisan part of the ground.

Pros: Best atmosphere in the stadium; cheapest standing tickets; you pick your own spot within your block.

Cons: Standing-only lower tier, packed and view partly obscured by flags and banners; sold as seats (no standing) for European/international games.

Osttribüne (East Stand)Lower (A), Middle (B), Upper (C) — long-side blocks incl. press seating

The main long side opposite the West, running the full length of the pitch with three tiers. Central, elevated middle-tier blocks give the classic side-on view; press positions sit here.

Pros: Balanced, central sightlines from the halfway line; every seat covered; good all-round choice.

Cons: Premium pricing in the central blocks; upper tier is a fair way back from the pitch.

Westtribüne (West Stand)Lower (A), Middle (B), Upper (C); business/club-seat blocks and lounges

The hospitality side of the ground, holding the VIP lounges, business seats and club seats behind glass frontages, plus regular seating in the tiers above and beside.

Pros: Best comfort and service; strong side-on view from the lower/middle blocks; sheltered.

Cons: Most expensive side; the business core is hospitality-priced rather than general admission.

Südtribüne (South Stand)Seated tiers; away allocation in the South/West corner

The second home end behind the south goal, largely seated and often the more family-friendly curve. Its West-side corner is where the away section sits.

Pros: Behind-goal home atmosphere without the ultra intensity of the North; decent value.

Cons: End-on view flattens play at the far end; corner blocks sit next to the away pen.

Away section (Gästeblock)Standing 14A; seating 13A–C, 14B–C, 15A–C

Visiting supporters are housed in the corner between the Südtribüne and Westtribüne, with both standing and seated options, diagonally opposite the home Nordtribüne.

Pros: Unrestricted view from the corner; both standing and seated tickets offered.

Cons: Corner/end position rather than side-on; segregated and tucked away from the main home noise.

Recommendations

Best seats at Volksparkstadion

Best overall view

Osttribüne middle tier (B), central blocks near the halfway line

Elevated, dead-centre, side-on view of the whole pitch under cover — the sightline the ground was designed around.

Best value

Nordtribüne standing lower tier (approx. 22–28)

The cheapest tickets in the ground, on the home terrace, from around €16–18 — unbeatable price-to-atmosphere ratio if you're happy to stand.

Best atmosphere

Nordtribüne lower (blocks 24–26 area, home end)

The ultra core behind the north goal — non-stop singing, flags and the loudest support in the stadium.

Best for the home attack / ultras end

Nordtribüne behind the north goal

HSV's most vocal following packs the North end; the team pushes towards its own crowd for the atmosphere and pressure it generates.

Best side-on alternative

Westtribüne lower/middle (A/B) or Raute club seats

The West long side mirrors the East for sightlines but adds comfort, shelter and quick access to the lounges and club seats.

Best for concerts

Ost or West lower/middle tiers, blocks facing the South-end stage

Elevated, roofed long-side seats give a clean, head-on view of an end stage without the crush of the standing floor.

For	Sections	Why
Best overall view	Osttribüne middle tier (B), central blocks near the halfway line	Elevated, dead-centre, side-on view of the whole pitch under cover — the sightline the ground was designed around.
Best value	Nordtribüne standing lower tier (approx. 22–28)	The cheapest tickets in the ground, on the home terrace, from around €16–18 — unbeatable price-to-atmosphere ratio if you're happy to stand.
Best atmosphere	Nordtribüne lower (blocks 24–26 area, home end)	The ultra core behind the north goal — non-stop singing, flags and the loudest support in the stadium.
Best for the home attack / ultras end	Nordtribüne behind the north goal	HSV's most vocal following packs the North end; the team pushes towards its own crowd for the atmosphere and pressure it generates.
Best side-on alternative	Westtribüne lower/middle (A/B) or Raute club seats	The West long side mirrors the East for sightlines but adds comfort, shelter and quick access to the lounges and club seats.
Best for concerts	Ost or West lower/middle tiers, blocks facing the South-end stage	Elevated, roofed long-side seats give a clean, head-on view of an end stage without the crush of the standing floor.

Heads up

Seats to avoid & obstructed views

Nordtribüne upper corners / behind large banners: Flags, drapes and two-pole banners on the ultra terrace regularly block the view of the near goalmouth.

Südtribüne / Osttribüne upper-tier corners behind the goals: High and end-on, so play at the far end is flattened and distant; the shallowest angles in the bowl.

Front rows of the lower tier on the long sides: Pitch-level seats lose the far touchline behind players, coaching staff and advertising boards; a low, partly obscured angle.

Away corner (blocks 13–15) rear rows: Corner position and segregation nets/fencing intrude on the view, and you're diagonally isolated from the pitch centre.

South-end seats directly behind a concert stage: For end-stage shows these are behind or side-on to the stage and are sold restricted-view or withheld entirely.

Premium

Premium & hospitality

VIP Raute Lounge

Flagship HSV lounge with Hanseatic styling and high-end catering, giving direct access to the Raute club seats on the West side.

Gosch Lounge

Level 3 lounge in the VIP West area with a northern/Hanseatic character and seafood-led catering.

König Pilsener Lounge

Rustic, cosy business lounge on the West side used for hospitality and corporate hosting.

Hamburger Weg Lounge

Modern lounge with graffiti-wall styling and 'the longest table in the Bundesliga', seating up to 36.

Access

Accessibility & companion seating

The stadium is step-free with dedicated wheelchair-and-companion platforms and disabled parking; around 120 wheelchair spaces plus reserved provision for blind/partially-sighted fans (with audio match commentary) and deaf/hard-of-hearing supporters. Book accessible tickets in advance through HSV's dedicated fan-with-disabilities service.

Where: Wheelchair platforms are mainly in the lower tier; blind/partially-sighted supporters are hosted with audio-descriptive commentary and there are reserved spaces (around Block 12B) for deaf and hard-of-hearing fans.

Eat & drink

Food & drink at Volksparkstadion

Stadium caterer Aramark supplies food and drink throughout the Volksparkstadion, with the widest choice found on the Westplaza behind the West Stand. The core offer is classic German stadium fare — grilled sausages such as Bratwurst and Currywurst alongside chips and burgers — and HSV points fans wanting meat-free options to a dedicated kiosk on the middle level below Block 9B that sells exclusively vegetarian and vegan food.

Worth seeking out

Westplaza food area behind the West Stand
All-vegetarian and vegan kiosk below Block 9B
Bratwurst and Currywurst from the grill stands

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Mercure Hotel Hamburg Am Volkspark

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Logistics

Getting there

Transport

The stadium sits in the Volkspark in Bahrenfeld, in western Hamburg about 7 km from the Hauptbahnhof. The nearest S-Bahn station is Stellingen (Arenen) on lines S3 and S21, roughly a 15–25 minute walk away; free matchday shuttle buses run from Stellingen (and other nearby S-Bahn stations such as Eidelstedt and Othmarschen) starting about 2.5 hours before kick-off. A matchday ticket includes free travel on the whole HVV network. Parking around the stadium is limited and slow to clear, so public transport is strongly recommended.

The area

Set in green parkland next to the Barclays Arena (indoor arena) and the trotting track, rather than a bustling bar district. There are club-run food stands, small kiosks and a few pubs around the ground and near Stellingen station, but most fans eat and drink in the city centre, the Schanzenviertel or Altona before travelling out.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are the best seats at Volksparkstadion?

The central middle-tier blocks of the Osttribüne (East long side) around the halfway line give the best all-round, covered, side-on view. For comfort with a similar angle, the West side's lower/middle tiers and Raute club seats are the pick.

What are the cheapest tickets?

Standing places on the lower Nordtribüne home terrace are the cheapest, typically from around €16–18. Youth and family prices are cheaper still. Seated categories rise through the corners, ends and long sides up to the West-side premium blocks.

Where do away fans sit?

In the corner between the Südtribüne (South) and Westtribüne (West), diagonally opposite the home North end — standing in block 14A and seating across blocks 13, 14 and 15. It has an unrestricted view but is well segregated from home support.

Where is the best atmosphere?

The Nordtribüne (North Stand) — HSV's ultras and the main standing terrace behind the north goal. It's home fans only and you can be refused entry in away colours.

What is the capacity?

57,000 for Bundesliga and second-division matches (including about 10,000 standing places). For UEFA and international games the North terrace converts to seats, lowering capacity to roughly 51,500.

Is the stadium accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes. It's step-free with around 120 wheelchair-and-companion spaces, disabled parking, audio commentary for blind and partially-sighted fans, and reserved provision for deaf and hard-of-hearing supporters. Book accessible tickets in advance via HSV's disability-fan service.

How does it change for concerts?

An end-stage is built at the South end. The pitch becomes a mix of standing and seated floor blocks, the elevated long-side stands (East/West) give the best views, and seats directly behind the stage in the South are sold restricted-view or not at all.

Which way does HSV attack?

HSV's most vocal support fills the Nordtribüne behind the north goal, and the team typically attacks towards its own crowd to feed off the atmosphere — most noticeably in the second half.

Is the North Stand standing or seated?

The lower Nordtribüne is a standing terrace (Stehplätze) for domestic league games, which is why it's the cheapest and loudest area. For European and international fixtures the rail seats are folded down and it becomes all-seater.

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