Niedersachsenstadion, Football stadium in Hanover, Germany
The Niedersachsenstadion is a football arena in Hanover designed to hold around 49,000 spectators with covered seating areas. The ground sits near the Maschsee lake and includes various facilities for players and visitors.
The stadium opened in 1954 and initially served as a large sports venue with capacity for over 80,000 people. It underwent major upgrades in the early 2000s that reshaped its current form.
The venue serves as a gathering place where the city comes together to support its football team on match days. Fans create an energetic environment that reflects the sporting pride of the region.
The stadium is easily reached by public transportation and lies just minutes from the city center. Visitors can find parking nearby and take advantage of the lakeside location for a relaxing walk before or after events.
The stadium's foundations were partly built using rubble from buildings destroyed during World War II. This material connects the venue to the city's recent past in a quiet way.
Location: Mitte
Inception: September 26, 1954
Architects: Schulitz + Partner
Official opening: 1954
Capacity: 49000
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Hannover 96
Address: Robert-Enke-Straße
Phone: +4951190200
Website: https://hdi-arena.de
GPS coordinates: 52.36000,9.73111
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:56
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