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Olympiastadion Berlin

A vast 1936 Olympic stadium with important architectural and political history, now also a major football and concert venue.

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Olympiastadion Berlin Matthias Süßen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical visit
1 hour 30 minutes
Setting
Mixed
Region
Berlin and Brandenburg
Last checked
13 Sep 2026

Why visit

A vast 1936 Olympic stadium with important architectural and political history, now also a major football and concert venue.

What you will see

  • Stadium bowl.
  • Olympic history.
  • Event atmosphere.

History

Built for the 1936 Olympic Games under the Nazi regime, the stadium has since been extensively modernised while retaining its monumental historic shell.

Photographs

Olympiastadion Berlin

Matthias Süßen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Check whether an event blocks normal tours.

  2. 2

    History-focused visitors should read the site’s interpretation rather than treating it only as a sports photo stop.

About Berlin and Brandenburg

Capital landmarks, Prussian palace landscapes and the waterways of Brandenburg.

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