Weserstadion Sports Fan Tips

Weserstadion is a venue in or near Bremen that is most often used for Soccer

How do I get to Weserstadion?

Don't bother driving directly to the stadium – it's just not worth it. The roads around the stadium are closed 2 hours before kick-off and access is for local residents only. There are park and ride facilities set up however with Hemelinger Hafen Car Park being a popular one. Why not park at Weser Park and Ship where you can do something a bit different! Take a boat to the stadium!The stadium conveniently has its own tram stop. You can catch the number 3 tram from a lot of places around the city and ride it all the way to the Weser Stadion Stop.If you fancy something different – you can actually take a ferry from the central waterfront that sails up to the ground itself! Places are limited though and you will have to book in the week.

Weserstadion seating?

The Weserstadion has 4 separate stands and they all have a different feel to them, and rather different price tags! Though since the upgrades made in the stadium in 2008 – the seats are pretty nice.The Ostkurve Unterrang (East) is where the most vocal and loud fans base themselves for the game and the shouting and chants will come from here all game long with standing tickets available for just €13, it sells out fairly quickly. The away fans will find themselves – in direct opposition to the home fans in the West Stand. Tickets here will cost you anywhere between €13-35 depending on if you want to sit down or not.The North and South are the biggest and most comfortable of all the stands, here you will find the hospitality areas as well as the best views of the pitch. Prices are reflective with a ticket near the half way line setting you back €45-60

Best Food and Drink at Weserstadion?

It's the P's inside the Weserstation – Pizza, Pretzels and Pilsner (You'll find Becks as well)! There are of course some classic Bratwursts on offer as well. But although the stadium was built in 2004, there is nothing really ground breaking in the sort of food that is on offer – you can find similar food on offer in stands all around the world.

Best Bars around Weserstadion?

The stadium has some great bars really popular with the locals and the passionate fans that are really close to the stadium.Drei 10 is a great bar that gets full quickly on a game day – and with a lot of TV's front and centre in the bar – you can watch all the pre-match build up in style. Why not treat yourself to one of the Werder Bremen themed drinks!Nearby is a typical German supporters bar – Taubenschlag. As you can imagine, the pub is very popular with fans and supporters, with Bremen themed memorabilia lining the walls and a lot of beer being drunk! If you want something a bit more familiar, there is of course an Irish Bar in the centre of town –Both Hegarty's Irish Pub and Paddy's Pit are popular with expats and locals as well! 

What to expect from the Weserstadion crowd?

Despite being a fixture in the Bundesliga for almost a decade now, Werder Bremen are a middling team, that although welcome the stability of being in the top league – the fans aren't going to find themselves in a title challenge or a last-minute survival battle anytime soon. This makes for a good but not great atmosphere here.The fact that the away fans and the most vocal home supporters are found opposite each other makes for some really good banter going back and forth!

Best restaurants near Weserstadion?

There are some great restaurants in the town – and even a few near the stadium. One of these has to be Gallo Nero! Some of the best seafood in the city is here and it is some perfect indulgence food.The same can be said for Badshah Indisches Spezialitaten Restaurant– yes, the name is a bit of a mouthful but its curries offers a great alternative to the typical German food – popular with locals and tourists alike!1885 Die Burger offers up some no-nonsense food with big portions at low prices! Think burgers, schnitzel and fries!

Things to check out around Weserstadion?

Werder Bremen offers fervent fans the opportunity to walk in their favourite player's footsteps and embark on an hour and a half tour of the stadium. Although the tours can't take place on a gameday, they do operate the day before and the ticket gets you into the club's museum. Fans can see the press areas as well as the more interesting changing rooms, a walk down the tunnel to pitch side and see the dugout! Tickets are a bargain at €5.

Best Insider tip at Weserstadion?

Werder Bremen are no different when it comes to buying food and drink in the concourses. The stadium operates on a cashless system, that although annoying to set up, does mean that queues are reducing at the food and drink kiosks around the ground. The Girogo-Werder-Card is available around the ground at you can top it up in €10, €25, €50, €100 and €150 denominations. Don't worry though – you can get whatever balance is left on your card back at the end of the day.