The 35,000 capacity Letizgrund Stadium, ZurichLetzigrund (new) - 35,000 capacity.
Letzigrund is built on the site of the old Letzigrund stadium at a cost of US$100 million.
The old stadium had a reputation as a world-class athletics venue and the annual Weltklasse Zürich is a competitors' favorite with numerous world records having been set in the old stadium including Sebastian Coe's then record for the mile in 1981.
The home ground of FC Zurich - Letizgrund Stadium, ZurichAlso the home ground of FC Zurich, the new stadium is multi-purpose with an athletics track and indoor training facilities and will be used for other sports as well as music concerts.
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Zurich Stadium (Stadion Letzigrund)
(Stadion Letzigrund) Zurich StadiumThe new stadium in Zurich has two 52 square meter video screens, an 8-lane athletics track which is 8 meters below street level and individual lighting columns that can be positioned to form the shape of an open flower.
As an eco-friendly measure, the Zurich Stadium roof will be covered with vegetation and will rise just 16 meters above street level at its highest elevation.
For the 2022-23 season a new football-specific stadium will be built on the former Hardturm ground, demolished in 2007. The proposed 18,000-capacity stadium will be shared by FC Zurich and Grasshoppers (currently in the second tier) and is to be known initially as the Credit Suisse Arena.
Zurich StadiumBristol Hotel - quiet city center 3-star hotel.
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Kurhausstrasse 65
Zurich 8032 Switzerland
Built in 1899, the Dolder is located on the edge of a woods and has its own golf course. Book the Dolder Grand Hotel.
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Aerial view of Letizgrund Stadium, ZurichThe Zurich Stadium is the home ground of FC Zurich in the Swiss First Division and located in the western part of the city.
Tram/Bus: It's a 15-minute journey by tram to the stadium. Take tram #2 from Paradeplatz.
Special buses will be provided for Euro 2008 match days and a valid match ticket will provide free transport.
Zurich Stadium
