Allianz Arena Sports Fan Tips
Allianz Arena is a venue in or near Munich that is most often used for Soccer
Best restaurants near Allianz Arena?
The best restaurants are back in town – so just hop back on the U-Bahn and in minutes you will be surrounded by great options!Andy's Krablergarten is a great German style restaurant, that has so much more to it than its delicious Schnitzel! It's affordably priced as well as serving big portions of hearty food!If you are looking for a special place to start your day - you have to check out Mr Pancake…the clue is really in the name. It serves every type of pancake and crepe you can imagine and the portion sizes will keep you full for a long time.If German food doesn't do it for you, then you have to try Thalassa. This popular Greek restaurant is a frequent dinner spot for locals as well as tourists and brings a fresh taste of the Mediterranean to Munich!
Best Insider tip at Allianz Arena?
The Allianz operates a no cash policy in the stadium, unless you are having a sit down meal in the on-site restaurants. They prefer to use the 'Arena Card'. You can buy these cards, that come with a €10 balance on them automatically, on the walk up to the turnstiles outside the ground as well as some sales carts that roam the stadium. Important to remember, otherwise getting a beer may prove difficult!
Things to check out around Allianz Arena?
Why not go behind the scenes at the Allianz and walk in the same corridors as Arjen Robben, Robert Lewandowski and Matts Hummels by going on a stadium tour. The tour lasts around an hour and takes you into the press rooms, the hospitality areas and more importantly down to the changing rooms and next to the hallowed turf! For just €10 its perfect!
Best Food and Drink at Allianz Arena?
There are a grand total of 28 food kiosks inside the Allianz on levels 2 and 6 (yes the stadium is that big).There is of course the German classic football meal of a Bratwurst (Sausage) and a pint of Beer! This proves extremely popular amongst the fans and tourists alike.There is of course a wide range of other foods including Pizza, Chips and Burgers as well as lots of soft drinks.
Best Bars around Allianz Arena?
Because the Allianz is a little way outside Munich itself, there aren't many places to grab a drink around the stadium – indeed the only real option is the Paulaner-Treff beer hall in the Südkurve Stand itself.Luckily there are plenty of places in the city to get a drink or two before the match! Augustiner-Keller is a typical Bavarian Beer Hall that is very popular anytime, let alone before a game! Café Schiller is one of the top sports bars in Munich as well so you can't go wrong in paying a visit here.There is of course a range of Irish pubs in Munich with Killians Irish Pub being one of the best on offer.
How do I get to Allianz Arena?
The Allianz is set about 10km away from the city centre, so it's going to be a bit far to walk it! There is of course great public transport links to the stadium.From Marienplatz Station in the city centre (as well as the other big train stations in the city) you can catch the Metro (U-Bahn) line 6, and go straight to Fröttmaning Station, and from there it is a really easy 10-minute walk to the Allianz – just follow the sea of shirts!There is parking available at the stadium as well, with a multi-storey garage with nearly 10,000 parking spaces – a space will cost you €15 for the match.
Allianz Arena seating?
In following with most modern arenas, the Allianz has been designed in a bowl shape – though there are still four slightly separate stands that have slightly different feels to them. Away fans are housed in the upper reaches of the Northern Stand, and although the tiers are slightly high up, the stands are fairly steep which means you always feel close to the action.The South Stand, also known as the Südkurve Stand is where the most vocal fans like to sit – and tickets here will cost either €30 for a Bayern Munich game and €19 for an 1860 Munich match!Obviously the seats in the East and West Stands will cost the most – and for a Bayern game, expect to pay anywhere between €55-70 whereas if you are an 1860 fan, tickets are a much cheaper €35-40!
What to expect from the Allianz Arena crowd?
The atmosphere inside the Allianz, especially for Bayern Munich matches, is fantastic. The atmosphere is built up from the outside, with the stadium changing colors to reflect who is playing that day. The Südkurve Stand is also full of passionate supporters groups such as the Inferno Bavaria, Red Fanatic Munchen and Schickeria Munchen keep the atmosphere turned up throughout the game.