About this venue
Stadion An der Alten Försterei is more than Union Berlin’s home ground—it’s a stadium with a distinct personality rooted in Köpenick. Its compact footprint and close-to-the-pitch design, combined with a capacity of 22,012 (notably with large standing terraces), create a high-intensity atmosphere where every match or show feels immersive rather than distant.
Inside, the experience is famously raw and fan-driven: steep sightlines, a roof that helps the sound stay in the bowl, and a crowd rhythm that keeps the energy constant. Food and drink are a big part of the routine too—outside areas feature 11 grill stations and 26 beverage stands, with a signature touch: grilling over charcoal.
The micro-location is straightforward: An der Wuhlheide 263, Berlin, Germany. Most visitors approach the gates on foot from S-Bahn Köpenick (line S3), roughly a 10–15 minute walk that’s easy to follow on event days. If you’re arriving by car, the stadium’s P1 lot sits right next to the venue with around 450 spaces (plus additional options nearby). For broader city transport tips and connections, the general Berlin section further down the page picks up from here.
About the city: Berlin
Berlin, Germany’s capital, isn’t only a city of history and culture—it’s also one of Europe’s most important destinations for top-tier entertainment and major events. The city carries the pulse of a true metropolis, where sports spectacles and concerts blend naturally with nightlife, club culture, and a wide mix of activities for every taste. If you want a place where planning a night out around an event is easy—and filling the rest of the day is just as effortless—Berlin is a choice that rarely disappoints.
For visitors, convenience matters, and Berlin is among the best in that regard: the BVG network connects the city via the U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams, and buses, making it simple and low-stress to reach the main arenas and stadiums. Whether you arrive by train at Berlin Hauptbahnhof or by plane at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), links into the city are clear and frequent, with transfers that are logical and well signposted. That means less time worrying about logistics and more time focused on what brought you here—the experience and the atmosphere.
A further bonus is that many of the city’s iconic sights fit perfectly before or after your event: stroll along Unter den Linden to Brandenburger Tor, explore the collections on Museumsinsel, or unwind with a walk by the Spree river. For even more Berlin vibe, stop by Alexanderplatz, Nikolaiviertel, or Tiergarten and round out the day with coffee, dinner, or a quick bit of sightseeing. That way, a trip for tickets turns into a complete city break—smooth, packed with content, and genuinely memorable.