Weserstadion

The Weserstadion may not be the most famous or biggest stadium in Germany, but there is certainly an argument that it is one of the most stunning, in terms of its location.

The stadium is located on the north bank of one of the biggest rivers in Germany, the Weser River, and is surrounded by acres of green spaces. This backdrop makes the walk to the stadium from the centre of Bremen a stunning one, which all visiting supporters should try to experience.

As far as the stadium itself is concerned, fan experience has improved considerably in the 21st century thanks to the removal of the athletics track that used to wrap around the pitch. Now, there isn’t a bad seat in the house.

Away fans are typically located in the lower tier of the West Stand at one end of the pitch. Specifically, away fans take up blocks 114, 116, 118 and 120, which are all located on the right-hand side of the stand towards the South Stand.

The away end is made up of a combination of seated and safe standing areas.

As we know, fan culture in Germany almost demands a strong home atmosphere, which you will get to witness and listen to if you ever visit the Weserstadion for a Werder Bremen match. Some chants you can expect to hear on a visit here include:

• Super SV Werder!
• Auf geht’s Bremen
• Der SV Werder Bremen
• Werder (Bremen)
• Werder do do do do do

Amazing tifo by Werder Bremen fans 😍👏#SVWSGE pic.twitter.com/ZkbbojVh6o

— Ultras Clips (@ultras_clips) January 16, 2026

As mentioned earlier, the removal of the athletics track at the Weserstadion during the 2000s means that you can now sit anywhere at the stadium and have a good view of the action.

Having said that, the best view at the Weserstadion can be found in either of the two stands that run down the sides of the pitch – the North and South stands. Both of the stands are practically identical, with two tiers and VIP sections in the middle.

The best views can naturally be found in these VIP sections, so try to get tickets as close to these sections as possible. In the North Stand, this means blocks 8, 10, 12 and 14, while in the South Stand, aim for blocks 42, 44, 46 and 48.

For the best atmosphere, try to get tickets in the East Stand as this is where the Werder Bremen fans are located.

Seating plan

The following pubs are all within walking distance of the stadium:

• Taubenschlag – Auf dem Peterswerder 6, 28205 Bremen, Germany
• Schwarzer Hermann – Hohenlohestraße 4-6, 28209 Bremen, Germany
• Paddy’s Pit – Bahnhofspl. 5-7, 28195 Bremen, Germany

Fans at the Weserstadion have the option of buying hot food and/or snacks from the refreshment kiosks on the concourses. Traditional football food, such as burgers and hot dogs, is available, as are more unusual options, including fish.

Soft and alcoholic drinks are also available from these kiosks. Beer can be taken into the stands during certain fixtures. Stewards will be able to advise on the rules on this on matchday.

The best places to eat nearby can be found in Bremen City Centre, which is less than 2km away from the Weserstadion. Our recommendations are as follows:

• Restaurants ELISA – An d. Reeperbahn 10, 28217 Bremen, Germany
• Markthalle Act – Domshof 8-12, 28195 Bremen, Germany
• VAI VAI Bremen – Am Weser-Terminal 10, 28217 Bremen, Germany

By car

The roads around the stadium are closed for two-and-a-half hours before kick-off, so if you want to drive to a match at the Weserstadion, you should use one of the park and ride options.

Leave the A1 at Hemelingen and then follow the signs for the Park and Ride lot at Hemelinger Hafen. From there, shuttle buses will take you to Weserstadion and back in ten minutes. The cost of this is included in all match tickets.

By public transport

From outside of Bremen, you need to get to Bremen Hauptbahnhof, the city’s main railway station. From here, the stadium is a 2.5km walk away.

If you are already in Bremen, then you can take the local tram to get closer to the stadium. Tram number three on the Weserwehr line goes directly to a stop called the Weserstadion. This can be boarded from Domsheide in the city centre.

Alternatively, tram number ten can be used from the railway station in the direction of Sebaldsbrück. On this line, depart at St-Jürgen-Straße, and then take a ten-minute walk to the stadium.

To travel to the match in style, take a river cruise from various points down the Weser River.

The Weserstadion currently has a capacity of about 42,100 for domestic league matches, and 37,441 for international matches.

The overall capacity is divided between seated and standing areas. Approximately 31,500 seats are available, while around 10,600 places are designated as standing terraces, which contribute to the stadium’s lively match-day atmosphere.

The most significant capacity drop at the stadium occurred during the late 1990s when regulations saw the club transform the ground into an all-seated arena. Then, in the early 2000s, the running track was removed to allow them to increase the capacity once more.

Werder Bremen don’t currently offer stadium tours at the Weserstadion, but they do have a museum that fans can visit. Named the ‘WUSEUM’, it is located at the stadium and gives visitors an insight into the club’s long history from the early days in 1899 to the modern day.

As one of the biggest stadiums in northern Germany, the stadium has frequently been used by major international artists for concerts. Some of the bands and singers to have performed here over the years include:

• Bon Jovi
• Michael Jackson
• The Rolling Stones
• Metalicca
• Bruce Springsteen

The site first opened in 1909 by the sports club Allgemeiner Bremer Turn- und Sportverein. In its early years, the venue was a modest sports ground used mainly for athletics and football, but in 1926, it was rebuilt, and in 1930, it was officially named the Weserstadion.

After World War Two, the Weserstadion became the home of Werder Bremen. Through the 1950s–1970s, the stadium was repeatedly modernised to meet the demands of professional football and the Bundesliga. Upgrades included new stands, floodlights, and expanded seating.

The most significant transformation occurred between 2008 and 2011, when the stadium was extensively renovated rather than completely rebuilt. The project removed the athletics track, modernised the stands, improved sightlines, and added distinctive solar panels to the roof, making the stadium more environmentally sustainable.

• 2024/25: 41,403 (Bundesliga)
• 2023/24: 41,721 (Bundesliga)
• 2022/23: 41,526 (Bundesliga)

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