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Essentials about the Allianz Arena in brief

This station inspires not only fans of FC Bayern Munich. Since 2005, Munich has had a new landmark in the form of the Allianz Arena, which is worth a visit even for supporters of other clubs and self-confessed non-football enthusiasts. With 75,000 seats, the Allianz Arena is the second largest stadium in Germany and a real eye-catcher, especially because of its impressive architecture.

The architecture of the Allianz Arena

The Allianz Arena was designed by the architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron. The stadium’s architectural highlight is its outer shell, which consists of almost 3,000 air cushions and a wafer-thin special foil. The cushions are inflated by fans and can be colorfully illuminated with LED lights. The cushions, which shine white during the day, turn a vibrant Bayern red during an FC Bayern Munich home game and can be seen for miles around. However, any other of 16 million colors can also be displayed.

The history of the Allianz Arena

The Allianz Arena was opened on May 30, 2005 with the match between 1860 München and 1. FC Nürnberg. Speaking of 1860 Munich: Originally, Munich’s second soccer club besides FC Bayern was the joint owner of the Allianz Arena. However, after 1860’s relegation from the 2nd Bundesliga, the club’s connection with the stadium was severed, so that FC Bayern München is now the sole owner of the arena.

One of the sporting highlights of the Allianz Arena was the World Cup in Germany in 2006, which went down in soccer history as the “summer fairy tale”. Germany’s opening match against Costa Rica took place on the Arena’s turf (and, fittingly, Munich’s Philipp Lahm also scored the first goal). Another soccer highlight was the hosting of the 2012 Champions League final, which FC Bayern, as the home team, tragically lost only on penalties.

Guided tours of the Allianz Arena

If you want to immerse yourself in the world of soccer at the Allianz Arena, it’s best to book a combination tour. This involves first taking a look behind the scenes of the arena as part of a guided tour and then immersing oneself in the history of FC Bayern München in the FC Bayern Erlebniswelt. During the tours, visitors get to see, among other things, the various stands, the press conference room, the mixed zone and the players’ tunnel up to the team cabins.

The FC Bayern Erlebniswelt is well worth a visit, especially for die-hard fans of the German record champion. Covering more than 3,000 square meters, the history of Germany’s best-known soccer club is brought to life with around 500 exhibits (such as Uli Hoeneß’s soccer boots from 1974 and the advertising buoy Jürgen Klinsmann kicked in frustration at being substituted). A cinema shows highlights from the club’s history and on a small pitch you can prove your own soccer skills. Special Kids Tours are offered for children, including goal wall shooting, craft stations and children’s quizzes.

Those who still need a souvenir because of their enthusiasm for FC Bayern will certainly find one in the FC Bayern Megastore. Here, on more than 1,000 square meters, you will find a huge selection of fan articles. From flags and stickers to Berni, the mascot, you can buy every conceivable item in the club colors of red and white. And if so much soccer and merchandising makes you hungry, you can also enjoy pizza, sandwiches and, of course, Bavarian specialties at the Allianz Arena’s gastronomic facilities on non-match days.

Website

allianz-arena.com

Opening hours

Admission fees

FC Bayern Museum: €12

Arena VIP Tour: €45

FC Bayern Museum + Arena Tour: €25

FC Bayern Museum + Arena View: €19

Address

Getting there

By public transport:

Subway (U-Bahn) line 6: Stop Fröttmaning

By car:

There is parking on site.