Ernst-Happel-Stadion Stadium

Address: Meiereistraße 7, 1020 Wien, Austria (Ernst‑Happel‑Stadion)

Hours: Event-based (stadium open for matches/events)

Ernst-Happel-Stadion is Vienna’s principal national stadium and the largest in Austria, used for football, international matches and large-scale events. The arena carries the name of the Austrian coach Ernst Happel and is a focal point for major sporting fixtures in the country.

The stadium’s seating capacity accommodates tens of thousands of spectators and it is equipped for UEFA-rated international matches and large concerts. The venue has hosted major football finals and national team fixtures and is maintained as Austria’s flagship stadium.

Originally built in the 20th century and updated over time to meet modern safety and spectator standards, the facility has undergone renovations and name changes during its history. It remains the principal site for Austria’s top-level neutral and cup fixtures.

The stadium sits in Vienna’s Prater district close to public transport links and the city’s recreation area, providing direct urban access for visitors and event attendees.

• Primary uses: Serves as Austria’s largest stadium and primary venue for major national football matches, concerts and large public events.
• Access and events: Located within Vienna’s Prater recreational area with public transit access, often used for international fixtures and tournament finals within Austria.

Ernst-Happel-Stadion sits in Vienna’s Prater park and is served directly by the U-Bahn: take U2 to Stadion station, which is immediately adjacent to the stadium. Praterstern (served by S‑bahn and U‑bahn lines) is also within walking distance (roughly a 15-20 minute walk). From central Vienna (Stephansplatz) it’s about a 3-5 km drive east; follow Prater/Praterstern signage - public transport with the U2 is the most convenient on event days.

• Use the Stadion (U2) metro stop - it is the closest direct public-transport access for the Ernst-Happel-Stadion and keeps you off the much busier Praterstern interchange on event days.
• Arrive at least 45-60 minutes before kick‑off for major matches to clear security and avoid the busiest windows on platforms and pedestrian bridges.
• Check the event organiser's entry-gate information in advance: large concerts and non‑sport events sometimes open different gates than football matches, so planning your approach saves long walks and queue time.