Westfalenstadion, Football stadium in Dortmund, Germany
Westfalenstadion is a football venue in Dortmund, Germany, holding more than 81000 spectators across four terraced sections with yellow-painted facades and contemporary construction. The pitch sits roughly 23 feet (7 meters) below street level, creating a sunken arena with steep banks rising around it.
Construction began in 1971 and finished in spring 1974 just before the FIFA World Cup hosted by Germany, with an opening match between Schalke and Dortmund. Multiple expansions and renovations followed over the decades, shaping the current facility with its corner towers.
The South Stand nickname 'Gelbe Wand' or Yellow Wall refers to the sea of supporters dressed in yellow who create a wall of color during matches. This section generates a distinctive roar that echoes throughout the ground when goals are scored.
You can reach the grounds easily by light rail at Stadion station, which sits right next to the venue and runs with extra trains on match days. Many areas are accessible without steps, though stairways to the upper tiers can be quite steep.
A small museum sits in one corner of the North Stand, displaying shirts, trophies and other memorabilia from the club's past. Visitors discover original match programs and photographs from long-ago games that the archive has preserved.
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