Ruhrstadion Sports Fan Tips

Ruhrstadion is a venue in or near Bochum that is most often used for Soccer

How do I get to Ruhrstadion?

Bochum isn't the biggest town and so everything is reasonably walkable in the city. The Ruhrstadion is just 1000 metres away from the city centre and a little less than 2km away from the main railway station which has plenty of trains coming in from nearby Dortmund – no more than a 15-minute walk!Otherwise there is a tram system that you can take throughout the town. At the train station, you can get either Line 308 or 318 and ride it until the stadium – Station Ruhrstadion. The journey shouldn't take more than a few minutes!

Things to check out around Ruhrstadion?

Bochum is a small town, but there are still things to keep you entertained! The Planetarium is one of the town's main attractions and if you are into space and all its wonders, it's a great place to spend an afternoon.If the weather is nice as well, there are plenty of great parks such as Botanischer Garten which offer a peaceful retreat from the rest of the city – a great place for a picnic.The Moritz Fiege Brewery tour is also a great way to spend a couple of hours – you can see how the beer is made and the history behind the brand before pouring yourself a couple of pints and enjoying some of the freshest beer you'll taste!

Best Food and Drink at Ruhrstadion?

Although the stadium is rather old with even the most recent renovations being in 1979, the refreshments are pretty decent. The food and drink for sale is the rather basic stuff that you will find in grounds all over the world with sausages for roughly €2.50 and fries taking precedence as well as some good German Beer for around €3 a pint. You will have to go through the effort of having to buy a cashless card and top it up to buy your half time refreshments though.

What to expect from the Ruhrstadion crowd?

Bochum have long been overshadowed by their neighbours – Borussia Dortmund, and whilst Bochum aren't going to be competing in Europe or even the Bundesliga 1 anytime soon – there is still a feel good, family atmosphere around the place. The fans are really welcoming, especially to foreign visitors – pleased that they made the journey from Dortmund to spend their day watching this smaller team!

Best Insider tip at Ruhrstadion?

Bochum do offer some tours of the stadium that only cost €5! You get to go behind the scenes and see the VIP areas, the press room, and of course the home and away changing rooms! The tour lasts a little over an hour and is worth doing for the price! Contact the club in advance to check the availability and schedule of the tours.

Best Bars around Ruhrstadion?

Both Havana Bochum and Badalona Bar are places worth checking out before and after the game – there is a great ambience to the place and while it might not be the spit and sawdust type of pub that is typical before the football, they do serve some great drinks!For more of your typical pub – both Three Sixty and Paddy's Irish Bar really fit the bill. With lots of beers on tap and a load of pub games to keep you entertained, it's a great place to warm up for the match.

Ruhrstadion seating?

With the stadium, last being updated in 1979, it's fair to say that the stadium might be in need of some renovations soon. The seats aren't the best anymore and although there are no structural pillars hampering your view, the fact that there is a net that goes around the pitch coupled with the single tired stands means that a lot of fans won't get the clearest of views.As usual, the main action areas are behind the goals with the area behind the East Goal, Standing Room only. Tickets here will cost you €12 for a standing spot or €20 for a seat behind the goal

Best restaurants near Ruhrstadion?

Bochum is home to several good restaurants and there is a variety of different cuisines on offer. Beef and Burger is a quality restaurant that does exactly what it says on the tin – with big burgers, cooked really well; pair it with some great local beer – try their IPA!Bratwusthaus is a local legend among the people of Bochum – the locals stand by their claim that it has some of the best sausages in Germany. The CurryWurst, served with fries and mayo is a very popular dish that you have to try!A smaller German town isn't the first place you would expect to find some quality Vietnamese food – but here is it! Nhy Star serves a wide array of Vietnamese and Asian food, from great beef and mango salads to some indulgent creamy curries!