Wankdorf Stadium Stadium
Bern stadium hosting football matches and major events
On Bern's northside, Wankdorf Stadium hosts BSC Young Boys matches and concerts; fans come for matchday atmosphere, modern facilities on the historic site of the 1954 World Cup final, and easy city access.
Wankdorf Stadium at a Glance#
Address: Stadion Wankdorf / Stade de Suisse, Stadionstrasse 1, 3014 Bern, Switzerland
Website: https://www.stade-de-suisse.ch
About Wankdorf Stadium#
Wankdorf Stadium (Stade de Suisse Wankdorf) is a modern football stadium in the Wankdorf area of Bern, Switzerland, serving as the home ground of BSC Young Boys. The current facility opened in 2005 on the site of the original Wankdorf stadium.
The venue has a covered seating bowl with a capacity of approximately 31,000 and is used for domestic league matches, cup ties and occasional international fixtures. It replaced the older stadium that hosted the 1954 FIFA World Cup final on the same site.
The original Wankdorf stadium dated from the early 20th century and was rebuilt and modernised over time before being demolished and replaced in the early 2000s. The new stadium was designed to meet contemporary safety, corporate and spectator standards while retaining the site’s sporting legacy.
Located in the Wankdorf quarter of Bern, the stadium sits close to the city centre and is directly served by Bern Wankdorf station and local tram and bus services.
- Transport access: Located adjacent to Bern Wankdorf railway station, giving very direct public-transport access from central Bern and wider Swiss rail services.
- History and club: Built on the footprint of the historic Wankdorf stadium, the current stadium opened in 2005 and is the home ground of BSC Young Boys.
How to Get to Wankdorf Stadium#
Stade de Suisse (Wankdorf) sits next to Bern Wankdorf station. Take S-Bahn/regional trains to Bern Wankdorf or a short local tram from Bern city centre; the stadium is a short walk from the station (about 5-10 minutes). By car it is roughly 3 km north of Bern city centre along Wankdorfstrasse - follow local signs for “Wankdorf / Stade de Suisse.”
Tips for Visiting Wankdorf Stadium#
- Use public transport to reach the stadium - Bern Wankdorf railway/tram connections drop you very close to the venue, which is faster than driving and avoids match-day parking bottlenecks.
- Allow extra time before kickoff for security checks and to find your designated gate (gates are printed on tickets); arriving 45-60 minutes before the published start helps you settle in and enjoy pre-match fan zones and displays.
Best Time to Visit Wankdorf Stadium#
For Wankdorf Stadium, plan visits around home match days for atmosphere; offseason and non‑match days are much quieter.
Weather & Climate near Wankdorf Stadium#
Wankdorf Stadium's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1048 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 4° | -2° | 61 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 6° | -1° | 62 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 3° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 13° | 7° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 18° | 13° | 112 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 126 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 18° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 24° | 18° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| September | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 9° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 8° | 3° | 86 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 4° | -1° | 69 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
