Letzigrund, Stadium in Zürich, Switzerland
Letzigrund is a football and athletics stadium in the Altstetten quarter of western Zürich. Its oval roof rests on 31 pairs of slender masts, giving it the nickname "birthday cake"; the arena is partly sunk into the ground, so the roof stays low. Red seats ring a grass pitch enclosed by a red running track, and a covered ramp leads to a restaurant overlooking the field.
The stadium was built in 1925 by members of FC Zürich on what was then the edge of the city. It was completely rebuilt in 2007 to meet the standards required for UEFA Euro 2008, which gave it its current form.
The stadium is the long-standing home of Weltklasse Zürich, one of the top track and field meetings in the world, held every summer. On that evening, the stands fill with local families, sports fans and visitors who share the same energy around the track.
The stadium is easy to reach by tram, with a stop a short walk away in the Altstetten area. It is worth checking what event is on before you go, since entrance points and access routes can change depending on whether it is a football match or an athletics meeting.
The 31 pairs of slender masts carrying the oval roof gave the rebuilt stadium the nickname "birthday cake". Because the arena is partly sunk into the ground, the roof sits low and the ground blends into the Altstetten neighbourhood. A covered ramp leads up to a restaurant at the highest point, open to the public when no event is on.
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