Stadium guide
Merkur Spiel-Arena (Arena Düsseldorf)
Düsseldorf, Allemagne
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Practical info
All the practical information, tips and advice about Merkur Spiel-Arena, the stadium of Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Merkur Spiel-Arena hosted matches at EURO 2024.
🏆 It also hosted group matches of the UEFA European Championship 1988
🏟️ Built on the site of the former "Rheinstadion", Merkur Spiel-Arena is equipped with a retractable roof and heating.
Formerly LTU Arena and Esprit Arena.
Merkur Spiel-Arena also hosts major events and concerts.
Can you visit Merkur Spiel Arena?
🎟️ Stadium tours are available. Book online via this link.
Is there WiFi at Merkur Spiel Arena?
🛜 The stadium is equipped with public WiFi.
Is there a left luggage service at Merkur Spiel Arena?
🛅 Luggage storage facilities are located at the station, near McDonald's and opposite the toilets.
Ticketing & tickets
How to buy tickets for Düsseldorf matches at Merkur Spiel Arena?
🎟️ Tickets for Fortuna Düsseldorf matches are easily accessible through the club's online ticketing.
✅ The vast majority of matches are open for general public sale. In the case of a big derby, sales may be limited to season ticket holders/members (Cologne for example).
🔃 Season ticket holders can resell their ticket, so tickets may reappear at any time on the same online ticketing platform.
What are the big Düsseldorf matches (top clashes, derbies ...)?
⚔️ 1. FC Cologne is the main rival of Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Due to its position in the heart of the Ruhr, other clubs in the region also represent derbies and rivals: Schalke 04, Bayer Leverkusen, RW Essen, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Duisburg.
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Access, transport & parking
HOW TO GET TO MERKUR SPIEL ARENA BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT?
🎟️ For many events the match ticket allows access to public transport in the VRR zone in 2nd class and Deutsche Bahn (logo noted on the ticket).
🚇 A U-bahn (metro/tram) line goes from the city centre to the stadium: line U78.
The line starts at the station, runs through the city centre and ends at the stadium.
📍 Get off at stop: "MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA / Messe-Nord" every 5 minutes on matchdays
⚠️ Check your entry gate at the stadium carefully to plan the time needed to walk around the stadium.
🔙 Returns are from Merkur Spiel-Arena/Messe Nord station
Lockers
Arriving with your luggage? Book a locker near the stadium and enjoy the match hands-free.
Affiliate link: booking through this button supports Stadium Traveller, at no extra cost to you.
Tourism around the stadium
👀 What to see / What to do in Düsseldorf?
Attractions in Düsseldorf are very varied, there's something for everyone:
The old town, its museums 🏛️, its historic buildings and more than 260 bars and restaurants forming "the longest bar in the world" 🍺
The Japanese quarter called "Little Tokyo" ⛩️
A stroll along the Rhine promenade, Rheinufferpromenade, 🚢
The ultra-modern architecture of Kö-Bogen in the city and Neue Zollhof at the port, 🏙️
... or even ...
Take a view from above in the Rheinturm 👀
Shopping on Königsallee 💶
and a little outside, visit a fairy tale castle (Schloss Benrath) 🏰
🥙 Don't miss in Düsseldorf: kebabs at Mangal Döner, the chain launched by Lukas Podolski. There are several around town (see locations here).
We have located a number of points of interest for reference on the map below, prepare your visits with the help of the City's @ tourist websites.
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Photo credits : NHEUDE
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