Wörthersee Stadion Stadium
Modern stadium in Klagenfurt, hosts football matches
Wörthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt was rebuilt for UEFA Euro 2008 and hosts football matches, concerts and events near the lake's southern shore.
Wörthersee Stadion at a Glance#
Address: Wörthersee Stadion (Klagenfurt), Karawankenweg 1, 9020 Klagenfurt, Austria
Website: https://www.woerthersee-stadion.at/
Hours: Event-based (stadium opens for matches, concerts and events; check event schedules)
Admission: Matchday tickets vary by event; stadium capacity approximately 30,000 (configurations differ)
About Wörthersee Stadion#
Wörthersee Stadion is a modern football stadium in the Klagenfurt area of Carinthia, Austria, built to host matches during UEFA Euro 2008. It is the principal large-capacity sports venue in the region and is used for club football and occasional concerts and events.
The stadium opened in the 2000s as a replacement for the older Klagenfurt stadium and serves as the home ground for local professional football fixtures and international matches during major tournaments.
The venue is located on the outskirts of Klagenfurt near the Wörthersee recreational area and is accessible by road and public transport from the city.
- Capacity: Seating capacity is roughly 30,000 spectators, and the stadium was constructed for UEFA Euro 2008 events held in Austria and Switzerland.
How to Get to Wörthersee Stadion#
The stadium is close to Klagenfurt city; the easiest public transport route is from Klagenfurt Hauptbahnhof with local buses or a short taxi ride. Driving from A2 motorway is straightforward; follow signs to the stadium/Klagenfurt West.
Tips for Visiting Wörthersee Stadion#
- If attending a concert or match, arrive early to navigate parking and shuttle arrangements - event traffic can be heavy.
- Use the Wörthersee Stadion's public transport links from Klagenfurt central station for the smoothest approach on busy days.
- Check the stadium's official site for seat maps; the bowl layout gives distinct sightlines and some corporate zones can block lower-tier views.
Best Time to Visit Wörthersee Stadion#
Plan visits around scheduled events; stadium access and opening hours are event-dependent.
Weather & Climate near Wörthersee Stadion#
Wörthersee Stadion's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (979 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 1° | -3° | 38 mm | overcast | 91% | 0.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 4° | -1° | 40 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | -2° - 10° | 3° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 2° - 14° | 8° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 7° - 20° | 14° | 87 mm | overcast | 76% | 1.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 1.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 25° | 19° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 25° | 18° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 9° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 1.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 6° | 2° | 91 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -2° | 57 mm | overcast | 90% | 0.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
