Ernst Happel Stadion is a venue in or near Vienna that is most often used for Soccer
At only a 9 minute walk away, Pier 269 Bar and Lounge, based at the Hilton Hotel, is a great place to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat after a visit to the Ernst Happel Stadion. Drinks range from 9,50 to 14 euros with meals ranging from 7,50 to 18 euros each.
Just a ten minute walk away sits the cozy and casual restaurant Gasthaus Mehler where plates run around 10 euros. If you'd prefer Italian cuisine, there is another restaurant called Visconte located only 9 minutes away with an average price of 9 euros per entree.
As the largest stadium in Austria and home to incredible soccer matches, you can imagine the endless cheers and flags waving in the air by Austrian supporters. The crowd ignites the energy and sets the atmosphere on a high positive.
If you haven't bought tickets for the game, but want to see inside the stadium, there is a Visitor's Centre open until 5pm which allows your to view the interior.
Plenty of snacks and drinks are available at the venue, including classic Viennese sausage and beer. However, if you're looking for more options, there are plenty of restaurants in walking distance of Ernst Happel Stadium as well as food options in the shopping mall across the street.
Although you cannot tour the stadium, the surrounding area known as Prater Park is a popular tourist attraction. There are also two fan shops called Rapid Shop that sell merchandise for the matches. The largest is located at Olympia Place 2, 1020, Vienna and the second is located at Keißlergasse 3-1140 Vienna. There is also an online shop.
Ernst Happel Stadion is located approximately 3.5 km from Vienna. The nearest train station is Station Stadion which is next door to the stadium and can be reached by taking the metro line 2.
There are 50,000 seats at Ernst Happel Stadion with most seats under shelter, except for the ones located closest to the field.