Weserstadion Seating Plan

This guide is written for the supporter making the trip, not the browser. It covers the tram ride and the walk along the river to the ground, how the four stands are arranged around the Ostkurve, where the away fans sit, the striking solar design, the bag rules and the entry process, the food and the sights of Bremen, and the story of a proud old club and its riverside home. By the end you should know how a Werder Bremen matchday runs.

The Weserstadion at a Glance

Detail	Information
Full Name	The Weserstadion
Location	On the river Weser, Bremen, northern Germany
Capacity	Around 42,000
Opened	1909, rebuilt between 2008 and 2011
Surface	Natural grass
Home Club	Werder Bremen
Home End	The Ostkurve
Notable	Solar panels cover the facade and roof
Derby	The Nordderby against Hamburger SV
Nearest Transport	Tram from Bremen central station

How to Get There

The Weserstadion sits on the banks of the river Weser in the Ostertor and Peterswerder area, close to the centre of Bremen, so it is one of the more central grounds in the Bundesliga and easy to reach on foot or by tram. Bremen is a compact city with a good tram network, and the stadium is a short ride or a pleasant walk along the river from the centre, so most supporters travel by tram or on foot. The central riverside location makes reaching the ground one of the simpler parts of a matchday.

By Tram

The Bremen tram network is the easiest way to the ground for those coming from further out, with trams running from the central station and across the city to stops near the stadium, a short walk from the turnstiles. On matchday the trams fill with the green and white heading to the ground, so follow the crowd from the stop to the stadium. From the central station and the centre the tram is a quick and simple link to the riverside ground.

On Foot and by Train

Because the ground is so central, walking is a fine option for many, a pleasant stroll of around twenty to thirty minutes from the centre of Bremen along the banks of the Weser to the stadium, one of the nicer walks to any ground in Germany. Bremen central station, the Hauptbahnhof, connects the city to Hamburg, Hannover and the wider network, and it is a short tram ride or a longer walk to the ground. The riverside setting makes the walk to the stadium part of the pleasure of a matchday.

By Air and Bus

Bremen airport lies to the south of the city and is connected to the centre directly by the tram in around a quarter of an hour, so international visitors reach the city easily and then travel on to the ground by tram or on foot. Local buses also serve the area around the stadium and the wider city. For most supporters, though, the tram and the riverside walk are the simplest ways to and from the ground given its central location.

By Car

Driving to the ground is not the easiest option, as the stadium sits in a central residential area by the river with limited parking nearby and matchday restrictions on the surrounding streets, so public transport is far easier. The advice is to use the tram or to walk, given the central location and the parking difficulties. Those who must drive should use a car park in the centre and travel the short distance to the ground, expecting the area by the river to be busy on matchday.

Parking

Parking at the Weserstadion is limited given the stadium's central setting in a residential area by the river, with matchday restrictions on the surrounding streets, so driving right to the ground is not the easy option. There are car parks in the centre of Bremen within a walk or a short tram ride of the stadium, but the streets near the ground are controlled on matchday, so arriving early is wise. With the tram network serving the ground from the central station and the stadium walkable from the centre along the river, the vast majority of supporters find the tram or the walk far easier than driving. Drivers coming from outside the city should park in the centre and travel in by tram or on foot.

Seating Guide

The Weserstadion is a modern, enclosed football ground since its rebuild, with the four stands brought close to the pitch and the running track removed, all wrapped in the distinctive solar facade that is the symbol of the stadium. The four stands are the Ostkurve and the Westkurve behind the goals and the Nordtribune and the Sudtribune along the sides. The Ostkurve behind one goal is the heart of the atmosphere, the home of the most passionate Werder Bremen support in the green and white of the club.

The Ostkurve

The Ostkurve behind one goal is the spiritual home of the Werder Bremen support, the source of the singing, the flags and the noise in the green and white of the club, one of the most passionate ends in the Bundesliga. This is the section to target for the fullest matchday experience, packed and fervent, loudest of all for the Nordderby against Hamburger SV and the visits of the big clubs. Since the rebuild brought the stand close to the pitch, the Ostkurve is right on top of the action, giving the modern ground a real intensity on the biggest occasions.

The Side Stands and the Westkurve

The Nordtribune and the Sudtribune along the two sides hold much of the main seating, with the Nordtribune the main stand holding the premium and hospitality areas and the best balanced view across the pitch, so its central rows are the pick for a clear tactical overview. The Westkurve behind the other goal holds home support too and often the away fans in part of the stand. As a modern rebuilt ground with the stands close to the pitch, the sightlines are good from almost every seat, so the choice is more about atmosphere and price than a poor view.

Away Fans and Accessibility

Away supporters are housed in part of the ground, commonly a section of the Westkurve or a corner, with an allocation that varies by fixture and is larger for a big visiting club or the derby, in line with the generous away followings of German football. As a modern rebuilt stadium, the Weserstadion has strong accessible provision, with positions for wheelchair users, step-free access and lifts, though supporters with access requirements should still contact the club before the match to confirm the arrangements. The table below matches a section to what you want from the day.

Priority	Recommended Sections
Atmosphere	The Ostkurve, the home end
Tactical overview	The Nordtribune, central rows
Main stand	The Nordtribune
Close to pitch	The front rows of the rebuilt stands
Budget-friendly	Behind the goals and the corners
Away fans	Part of the Westkurve or a corner
Accessibility	Wheelchair-user positions (request at purchase)

Weather and Roof Coverage

Bremen sits in the north of Germany, near the coast, with a cool, damp climate that can bring rain and wind at any time of year and cold, grey days through the winter, so conditions at the Weserstadion can be raw for much of a Bundesliga season. The stands are covered by the roof, which carries the solar panels, keeping most of the crowd dry, though the open bowl and the riverside setting mean the wind can still reach the seats on a bad day. For an autumn or winter fixture a warm and waterproof layer is wise given the northern cold and rain, while the late-summer matches at the start of the season are milder. Check the forecast, as the north German weather can be changeable.

Bag Policy

Like other Bundesliga grounds, the Weserstadion runs a firm bag policy with searches on entry, so the sensible approach is to travel light. Large bags and rucksacks are best left at your accommodation, since oversized bags are refused and there is no guarantee of a bag store, with only small bags admitted subject to search. Standard prohibited items apply, including bottles, cans, outside alcohol, pyrotechnics and flares, and any object judged dangerous. Check the club's matchday guidance for the current bag size limit before you travel, and arrive early to clear the search, especially for the Nordderby or the visit of a big club when the ground is busiest.

Food, Drink and Bars

Bremen is a lovely old Hanseatic city with a friendly, easy-going character and a good food and drink scene, and with the ground so central the matchday build-up is superb, from the bars by the river to the squares and pubs of the old town. The area around the stadium and the wider city offer plenty of choice before and after the match.

Matchday Bars near the Ground

The Ostertor and Viertel area near the stadium, one of the liveliest parts of Bremen, is full of bars, pubs and cafes that fill with Werder Bremen supporters before a match, a friendly and characterful matchday scene close to the ground. The riverside by the stadium and the streets of the district heave with the green and white on matchday, and the German tradition of a beer before the game is well served. As always, some bars near the ground draw the home support, so away fans should ask before settling in.

The Old Town and Bremen Beer

The old town of Bremen, with its magnificent market square, its town hall and the famous statue of the Bremen Town Musicians, is a short walk or tram ride from the ground and offers a fine choice of bars, restaurants and beer halls, serving the hearty food of the north and the beer for which the city is famous, brewed in Bremen itself. The historic Schnoor quarter and the riverside promenade are a delight to wander before or after a match. A trip to the Weserstadion pairs the football with one of the most charming cities in northern Germany.

Food Inside the Ground

Inside the ground the concourses serve the traditional German matchday fare of bratwurst, other grilled sausages and beer, in the classic manner of the Bundesliga, along with other hot food and drinks. The fuller choice is in the bars and restaurants of the Viertel and the old town, so for a proper meal eat in the city before or after the match, and use the concourses for a sausage and a beer at half-time in the classic football manner.

Entry Process and Gate Times

Werder Bremen use modern ticketing, so for most fixtures the ticket is issued digitally to a phone or as a printed ticket and scanned at the turnstile, though the format can vary by match, so follow the instructions supplied with your order. Load or print the ticket and have it ready before you reach the turnstile. Gates open ahead of kick-off to let the crowd filter in, and with a bag search the turnstiles get busy in the last half hour, particularly for the Nordderby or the visit of a big club. Aim to be at the ground in good time rather than joining the final rush, and soak up the pre-match atmosphere in the German tradition.

Getting Away After the Match

Leaving the Weserstadion is straightforward, with the central riverside location keeping the tram, the centre and the old town within a short trip or walk of the ground.

By Tram and on Foot

The trams carry much of the crowd back from the stadium into the centre of Bremen after the match, running frequently to clear the ground, while the central location means many supporters simply walk back along the river into the city. The tram stops are busy immediately after the final whistle, so either move quickly with the first wave or take a gentle walk by the river to let the crowd clear. With the centre so close, getting away is one of the easier parts of the trip.

By Train and Bus

Bremen central station is a short tram ride or a walk from the ground for those heading onward by train to Hamburg, Hannover or across the region, and buses serve the city after the match. The central setting means the station and the transport links are all close at hand, so getting away is straightforward once the immediate crowd around the ground has cleared. Many supporters simply stay in the lively Viertel or the old town for the evening.

Rounding Off the Evening

The natural way to end a Werder Bremen matchday is to stay in Bremen for the evening, in the lively bars of the Viertel near the ground or the squares and beer halls of the old town, in one of the friendliest cities in northern Germany. The riverside setting and the good beer make an evening out in Bremen after the match a pleasure. Win or lose, a night in the city is a fine end to a football trip to the north.

Stadium History

The Weserstadion has staged football on the banks of the river Weser for well over a century, with its first grandstand built in 1909, and it has grown and changed through the generations into the modern arena of today. It has been the home of Werder Bremen throughout, and it was given powerful floodlights in the mid-twentieth century and then, most significantly, a full rebuild between 2008 and 2011, when the stands were brought close to the pitch, the running track was removed and the ground was turned into a dedicated football arena. That rebuild also brought the solar panels that cover the facade and the roof, making the Weserstadion one of the most environmentally striking stadiums in Europe, a symbol of the club and the city.

Werder Bremen, the green and whites, founded in 1899, are one of the great names of German football, four times champions of Germany, most recently in 2004 when they won the league and cup double, and winners of the cup and of a European trophy along the way. The golden era of the 2000s brought some of the finest football and the biggest names to Bremen, and though the club has known harder times since, including a spell out of the top flight, it remains a proud and well-supported member of the Bundesliga with one of the most loyal followings in the country. The Weserstadion has been the stage for the club's finest days.

The ground is the home of the Nordderby, the great northern derby against Hamburger SV, one of the fiercest and most keenly felt rivalries in German football, a fixture charged with the pride of the two great cities of the north. The Weserstadion has also hosted internationals of the German national team and other major matches down the years, adding to its history. From 1909 to the modern day, the ground has stood by the river at the heart of football in Bremen.

Memorable Matches

The stadium's history, verified by contemporary records, is defined by the great Werder Bremen sides and by the fixtures that stir the deepest passions. Its finest chapters include the championship and cup double of 2004 and the flowing football of the club's golden era in the 2000s, along with the many editions of the Nordderby against Hamburger SV and the visits of the giants of the Bundesliga. The ground has also staged German internationals and famous European nights for Werder, and the roar of the Ostkurve has long been one of the iconic sounds of German football.

Stadium Future

As a ground rebuilt only recently, between 2008 and 2011, the Weserstadion needs no major redevelopment, and its future is about making the most of a modern, distinctive arena. The rebuild brought the stands close to the pitch, removed the running track and added the solar panels that make the ground a landmark of sustainable stadium design, so the Weserstadion is already one of the most modern and forward-looking grounds in the country. For Werder Bremen, the aim is to build on their return to the Bundesliga and to fill the ground on the biggest nights, keeping the Weserstadion as one of the fine football grounds of the north. Its riverside setting, its passionate support and its striking solar design leave it well placed to serve the club and the city for many years to come.

Accessibility

As a stadium rebuilt between 2008 and 2011, the Weserstadion has strong accessible provision, with positions for wheelchair users, step-free access and lifts, well ahead of what many older grounds can offer. Supporters requiring accessible seating should contact the club well before the match to confirm the available spaces, arrange any companion ticket and check the best route into the ground and the nearest entrance. With the tram network serving the ground from the central station and the stadium close to the centre of the city along the river, reaching the ground by public transport is manageable, and it is worth confirming the arrangements and allowing extra time on a busy matchday.

High-Demand Fixtures and Pricing

The fixtures that move The Weserstadion tickets fastest are the Nordderby and the visits of the giants of the Bundesliga. The derby against Hamburger SV is the standout occasion, one of the fiercest in German football, and you can follow the visitors on the Hamburger SV tickets page. The visit of Borussia Dortmund is another highlight, available on the Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund tickets page and the Borussia Dortmund tickets listing, while the trip of RB Leipzig and the other big clubs are among the other biggest draws. The full home programme sits on the Werder Bremen tickets and Bundesliga tickets listings. Fixtures against mid-table sides are the most accessible and sometimes available closer to kick-off, though the loyalty of the Werder support keeps most matches busy. Secondary-market prices move with demand, so treat any figure as indicative rather than fixed and buy early for the derby and the marquee matches.

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Tips for International Visitors

The Weserstadion offers international visitors one of the more charming football trips in Germany, a distinctive riverside ground in a friendly Hanseatic city. Take the train to Bremen, well connected to Hamburg, Hannover and the wider network, or fly into Bremen airport and ride the tram straight into the centre, with the ground a short tram ride or a walk along the river. Base yourself in the centre or the lively Viertel near the ground, where the hotels, bars and restaurants are all within reach of the stadium, and remember that Bremen itself, with its old town, its market square and its beer, is a big part of the appeal. A matchday here pairs the football with a lovely northern German city.

With Hamburg, the north German coast and the wider region close by, many supporters build a longer trip around the match. If you are lining up other fixtures, the football tickets hub, the wider football tournaments calendar and the venues tickets directory show what else is on. In and around Bremen, the market square with the town hall and the Roland statue, the famous Bremen Town Musicians, the historic Schnoor quarter and the banks of the Weser all reward a matchday trip to the north of Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: SV Werder Bremen (werder.de), club matchday guidance, Bremen public transport information (BSAG), and stadium reference records such as StadiumDB and football ground guides.