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Witnessing a live Borussia Dortmund match is an unforgettable experience. The Westfalenstadion (also known as Signal Iduna Park) is the largest stadium in Germany, holding up to 81,365 people when Dortmund plays. The team also posts the highest average attendance of any football club in Europe. The club’s slogan is “Echte Liebe”, which translates to “True Love” in English – the feeling you’ll get when you see the Westfalenstadion. Outside of the beautiful arena, you’ll have a chance to see top players in action. The list includes Erling Haaland, Marco Reus, Jude Bellingham, and Donyell Malen. If you are keen to watch a game in Dortmund, FootballBreak has got you covered.

Dortmund is the perfect destination for a city break, with mild summers and chilly winters, each season offers a unique experience. As the eighth-largest city in Germany, you can expect to find all you need for a great football trip; including beer halls, history, and a strong local culture.

Everything you need to know about your football trip to Borussia Dortmund

We’ve tracked down the best tips for you, ensuring your football trip to Dortmund goes as pleasantly and smoothly as possible. From insider tips on the Westfalenstadion football stadium, to great advice on exploring the wonderful city of Dortmund.

• Information about Westfalenstadion, route & tips
• Information about Borussia Dortmund
• What to do in Dortmund

Westfalenstadion, Borussia Dortmund’s mammoth football ground; the largest in Germany

How to Get to Signal Iduna Park

Signal Iduna Park is located in the Innenstadt-West district within the Dortmund city centre. It is about four kilometres away from the Dortmund Central Station. This makes it an easy commute for anyone staying in the city, especially as the public transit system is easy-to-use and consistent.

There are five ways you can get to the stadium:

By Car to Westfalenstadion

Driving to the stadium to watch a Borussia Dortmund match is an option. Like at some other German stadiums, there is a parking area with over 10,000 spaces. You will need to purchase a ticket to use this space. If spaces are sold out, there is also an option to park at TU Dortmund University and use the free shuttle services to get to the stadium.

Going to the stadium by car is the method we least recommend. Although there is ample parking space, traffic congestion is something to be expected at all event venues.

By Metro to Signal Iduna Park

There are two underground lines that head to the Westfalenstadion – the U45 and U46. When you use either of these two lines, you need to get off at the “Westfalenhallen” stop. As you get off, you will already see the stadium; you just need to walk for about five minutes to get to it.

By Bus to Borussia Dortmund

The 450 bus line stops at “Westfalenhallen” – the same stop as the metro. So, once you get off, you will be within walking distance of the stadium. So, there is not too much to worry about.

By Bike to the Stadium

As the stadium is located in the city, it is possible to cycle to the Westfalenstadion if your hotel is close by. The bike trip should be around 10-20 minutes if you are located around the inner city area.

Westfalenstadion Stadium Plan

To give you an idea of which tickets you should purchase for the best seats in the Westfalenstadion for your football trip: the stadium is subdivided into six categories, including standing seats and the VIP area.

The sides in the Westfalenstadion are:

• West side is the section where most of the VIP visitors are located. Spectators with tickets in categories 2 to 4 can also expect to be seated here.
• The East side is where you will find more affordable seating. However, due to good structural design, you miss none of the overall experience by selecting these seats. Fans in categories one to six can expect to be seated here.
• The North side makes up the away section. There is a small area for fans who prefer to stand. However, the rest of the area is made up seats in categories 4 to 6.
• The South side is called the Yellow Wall. It is the standing section and is reserved for all the club’s most loyal fans. It is the largest single-tier grandstand in Europe. This is where you can expect to hear the most noise.

If you’re booking your football trip with us, you’re ensured tickets from category 1 to 2 inclusive at all times. Tickets are subdivided into a number or categories. See the picture.

Borussia Dortmund Football Tickets: How to Know Where You’re Sitting

Once you’ve booked your football trip to Signal Iduna Park and received your match tickets, your ticket will display what’s below. Here’s a brief explanation of how the football tickets for Borussia Dortmund work.

Block (section) – this is the section of the stadium you need to enter from. As there are multiple entrances to the stadium, you need to ensure you use the appropriate entrance to get to your seat quickly. So, pay attention to this number.

Reihe (row) – as stated, this term translates to row. It means which row you will be seated in.

Platz (seat) – this number refers to the seat you will be sitting in.  the final thing before kick-off is finding the right seat. Pay mind to your number so you do not accidentally walk past it!

FootballBreak does not sell individual ticket match tickets. You can, of course, come to us for the complete football trip.

Stadium Tour + Museum around Signal Iduna Park

No football trip to the Westfalenstadion is complete without booking a tour of the stadium. During the tour, you’re taken through this club’s fantastic past. Compared to other football stadium tours in Europe, it really is unique.

The tour features a guide, but also an audio player you can use while you walk around the stadium. You follow a pre-determined route for 120 minutes with opportunities to move freely in some areas.

Highlights of the tour include a walkthrough the Südtribune and the home dressing room, a chance to sit on the substitute bench, and a look at the media centre. Tours are available almost everyday except matchdays. The tour’s operating hours are between 10am and 6pm. Final admission is 17:30pm.

A tour costs between €9 and €11 depending on the day of the tour. Children below 18 may qualify for concessions. Generally, this means that the ticket price is lowered to €6

Snacks and drinks close to Westfalenstadion

Before attending a Borussia Dortmund match, it’s nice to go for a bite to eat and a drink in the area surrounding the Westfalenstadion. Unlike the Allianz Arena in Munich, the Westfalenstadion is located in near the city centre of Dortmund. So, there are a couple of places where you can soak in the atmosphere before heading to the game, including:

Strobels Dortmund

Strobels is a bar and grill located within walking distance from Signal Iduna Park. They’ve got a good menu of items for fans looking for a few quick snacks and beers before the game.

Or a more substantial meal for people who are slightly more peckish. Some traditional German foods to try out include pretzels and currywurst.

Gaststätte und Biergarten im Stadion Rote Erde

At the Rote Erde Beer Garden, you can get some yourself a fresh pilsner and some snacks before the game starts. You also get a chance to experience a unique part of Borussia Dortmund history when you visit this beer garden. It used to be where the team played before they built the Westfalenstadion.

Information about Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund was formed in 1909 by a group of young men who were unhappy with the local church club. So, unlike some other clubs, the club has a long list of founders as opposed to just a handful of people.

Originally, the parish priest in charge of the church club tried to break up the formation of the new team, but he failed to do so. Although the name “Borussia” translates to Prussia in Latin, the name actually comes from a nearby beer brewery that had the same name.

Initially, the team played in blue and white uniforms, but in 1913 they adopted the black and yellow that they’re famous for today.

Although the club nearly went bankrupt in their early days by signing too many professional footballers, they managed to stay afloat. Since then, they have grown into one of the top teams in Europe.

Borussia Dortmund Logo

Initially, the club played without any real logo for about thirty years. Finally, in 1945, Dortmund created their first logo. The BVB stands for Ballspielverein Borussia and “09” stands for the year the club was formed.

Since its formation, the club’s logo has changed four times. The most recent update occurred in 1993. The core part of the logo – the BVB 09 – has remained unchanged since its initial version in 1945.

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