Baltika Stadium, Football stadium in Kaliningrad, Russia.
Baltika Stadium is a football venue in Kaliningrad with an artificial playing surface and capacity for around 4,500 spectators. The facility sits on the grounds of the former Walter-Simon-Platz and serves as the home base for FC Baltika-BFU.
The site originated in 1892 when philanthropist Walter Simon donated land for athletic use. Following renaming during the 20th century, the venue took its current name after World War II.
The entrance incorporates carved fragments from a demolished church, merging religious history with contemporary sports use. This blend of sacred remnants and modern facilities creates a striking visual reminder of the city's complex past.
The stadium is accessible during the football season for home team training and matches. Check ahead for match schedules, as availability varies based on the sporting calendar.
The grounds underwent several name changes and were previously called Erich-Koch-Platz before receiving their current designation. These shifts in naming reflect the region's complicated political shifts over time.
Location: Kaliningrad
Inception: 1892
Capacity: 4500
GPS coordinates: 54.71741,20.48983
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41
Kaliningrad is notable for the coexistence of its German and Russian heritage, resulting from a history that has shaped its current identity. The city hosts the 14th-century Kaliningrad Cathedral, a brick Gothic building now serving as a museum and organ concert venue. Prussian fortifications reflect the military past of the former Königsberg, such as the Bunker Museum, which recounts World War II events, and the historic Brandenburg and King’s Gates, which once marked the city entrances. The Kaliningrad region is known for its Baltic amber deposits, displayed at the Amber Museum housed in a 19th-century tower. The Ocean Museum exhibits research ships and maritime exploration collections. 98 kilometers from the city, the Curonian Spit extends between the Baltic Sea and the lagoon, forming a strip of sand covered with pine forests and dunes. The old Königsberg Exchange and the Church of the Holy Family complete a route mixing architectural and natural discoveries.
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