Maifeld, Event venue near Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany
The Maifeld is a 112,000-square-metre lawn in the Olympiapark Berlin, measuring 290 by 375 metres, with stands at the Bell Tower on its west side. Designed by Werner March, it is enclosed and not open to the public. The stands held 44,000 spectators, and the Langemarck-Halle beneath them now houses an exhibition on the former Reichssportfeld.
The grounds were built in 1936 for polo and dressage competitions during the Olympic Games under architect Werner March's plans. After World War II, British forces took over the space for military celebrations and introduced cricket matches.
The name Maifeld refers to the May Day rallies the field was built for in 1936. Since 2012 it has been the home ground of Berlin's cricket clubs, which previously played at nearby Körnerplatz. Each September the Pyronale international fireworks championship is held here, and the Fritz-Feyerherm rugby tournament for youth teams takes place in autumn.
When visiting, allow time to explore both the open field and the bell tower's observation platform. The location sits near the Olympic Stadium and is easily accessible by public transport.
The Langemarck-Halle, built beneath the western stands, is a neo-classical hall with a large podium on top. Pillars inside carried flags and shields commemorating units that fought at Langemarck on 10 November 1914. Since 2006 its ground floor has housed an exhibition on the former Reichssportfeld.
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