Millerntor-Stadion Sports Fan Tips
Millerntor-Stadion is a venue in or near Hamburg that is most often used for Soccer
Best Bars around Millerntor-Stadion?
The Red-Light district of Hamburg, as you could have guessed, is full of bars and full of places to get a drink before the game!The most atmospheric and football orientated bars in the area are full of St Pauli fans all enjoying each other's company – pick one of 'St.Pauli Treff', 'Tippel II' or 'Millerntor' and have a great time – or pick all of them and have a pint in each!Nearer the ground, you will find Domschänke which is a St Pauli institution – murals of the club and its past decorate the otherwise dark interior! Otherwise the 'Jolly Roger' continues the pirate theme of St Pauli with collections of scarves from all the teams that they have played! Worth a look!
Millerntor-Stadion seating?
The majority of the fans will stand for the matches! Not only are these cheaper tickets but they are also where you will find the best atmosphere! The stadium is an old one, though, and despite recent renovations the seats themselves aren't the best quality in the world. Not that it matters too much though! For your average Bundesliga 2 match, ticket prices are around €11 to stand in the North Stand, €14 to stand in the Main Gegengerade stand, whereas if you want to be fancy and get a seat, expect to pay €27
Best Food and Drink at Millerntor-Stadion?
The food and drink options inside the stadium are similar to the food and drinks you will find scattered all over the country. Football cliché food though is popular and if you are a fan you will not be disappointed here! Fries, Bratwursts, Pretzels and of course Hamburgers are all available to buy – and wash it all down with a delicious beer!
Things to check out around Millerntor-Stadion?
Whilst in Hamburg you should take a trip down to the port. There are two ways to explore the water here – either board a tourist boat that will take you on a tour for €15-20 or you could be frugal and take the ferry bus number 62 for €1.90. It takes you to the fish market, past the modern seaside architecture, the Elb-beach, across the port and back.To get a great perspective on the city you should ascent the stairs of St. Michael's Church – don't worry, there's a lift to save your legs. The top gives you an amazing view of the city though!Hamburg Is a wonderful city of waterways and you can take your time on them by hiring a kayak, canoe or a paddleboard. There are rental places all over the waterfront!
What to expect from the Millerntor-Stadion crowd?
St Pauli fans are known all around Germany for creating an atmosphere inside the Stadium like no other. They have taken on a Pirate theme and so you will see the Skull and Crossbones all around the stadium in the form of flags and banners. Think the Oakland Raider of Germany. However, in spite of all their appearances, the fans are a very welcoming and respectful bunch – holding anti-racist, anti-Nazi and anti-sexist protests in recent years!
Best restaurants near Millerntor-Stadion?
Karo Fish Restaurant is one of the top restaurants in town, but you wouldn't believe it from the prices! They serve some of the freshest fish you'll ever have – but if you're not a fan of seafood, there's not a lot else on the menu…Instead you should take a seat in Pizza Bande – and enjoy a slice (or 8) of Italy in the middle of Hamburg – with great ambiance, fantastic pizza and tremendous prices. What's not to like.But, back to the fish. Bruecke 10 is a great sandwich and coffee that serves up some amazing fish sandwiches! Big flavours and the fact you can get two sandwiches and 2 coffees for €10 is pretty great.
Best Insider tip at Millerntor-Stadion?
One of the club's mottos is that 'You'll never walk undressed'. As such, take yourself to the club store and find some of the craziest club team gear that you will ever find! Yes, there are your standard shirts and gloves but there are anarchist hats, leather jackets, dog bowls and skateboards. If you're a St Pauli fan or even just a visitor – it is prime souvenir territory!
How do I get to Millerntor-Stadion?
Opposite the Stadium is the enormous Heiligengeistfeld. When it isn't being used for a festival or an event – the large space is used as a car park for the St Pauli faithful – just check before driving that nothing else is going on here, otherwise you may be in for a nasty surprise.From Hamburg's main train station, you can take the Metro (U-Bahn) Line 3 and ride it to the St Pauli Stations. From here, you only need to walk a couple of minutes before arriving at the ground. If you fancy catching the bus, the 36 and 112 lines both drop of here as well.