BVG-Stadion, Football stadium and architectural monument in Lichtenberg, Germany
The BVG-Stadion is a sports ground on Siegfriedstraße in Lichtenberg, built between 1920 and 1922 as the Straßenbahnerplatz. It has a grass football pitch, a 400-metre running track and athletics facilities. The 2015-demolished grandstand by Jean Krämer has been replaced by a multi-storey clubhouse whose form and stonework echo the historic stand.
The BVG-Stadion was built between 1920 and 1922 as the Straßenbahnerplatz, a sports ground for employees of the nearby Lichtenberg tram depot. Its covered grandstand on the eastern long side was designed by architect Jean Krämer. When the BVG was founded in 1928, the ground passed into its ownership and took the name BVG-Stadion. In the 1970s it was renamed BVB-Stadion after naming disputes between the East and West Berlin transport companies.
The stadium bears the name of the city's public transportation company and reflects a historical bond between transit operations and grassroots football. Supporters gather here to watch local matches played in the regional league.
The stadium sits near Siegfriedstraße in eastern Berlin and is reachable by public transport with connections to the city center. Visitors will find regular transit options available throughout the week.
The heritage-protected stand designed by Jean Krämer was demolished in 2015 with permission from the lower monument protection authority and removed from Berlin's monument list. Its replacement, a multi-storey clubhouse completed by 2010, copies the old stand's form, dimensions and exposed brickwork and can seat a few spectators.
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