Euro 2008 Letzigrund Stadium Zurich

Posted in Football by David on the March 5th, 2008

Euro 2008 Travel Guide > Letzigrund Stadion

This guide to Zurich and Letzigrund Stadion has been written for football supporters visiting Ernst Happel Stadium during Euro 2008. Discover how to make the most out of a trip to watch the European Championships whether you are visiting for the day or staying overnight in one of the many hotels in Zurich, Switzerland.

About Zurich

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, clocking in with almost 400,000 residents and nearly 1 million in the city limits and surrounding area. However, contrary to popular belief, it is not the capital city (Geneva is the Swiss Capital). Zurich is in the north of Switzerland and plays host to three games during Euro 2008.

Zurich is known for its quality of life. Contrary to what many think, it has a nice climate that ranges between 9 and 29 degrees Celsius (50 to 85 Fahrenheit) throughout the year. It is also considered one of the planet’s most international cities with most citizens able to speak in several tongues including German, Italian, English and French. The city has long been known for its cultural touches and its clean, efficient mannerism, however in recent years it has become an extremely popular European center thanks to the heavy emphasis on these societal aspects plus the additions of party hot spots and gastronomic delights. Visitors to Zurich should bring a pretty penny to spend on Swiss watches, chocolates and even Swiss Army Knives!

The Zurich Airport (Flughafen Zurich) is the largest and busiest in all of Switzerland. Following along with the Swiss tradition of efficiency, the airport is a simple 10 minute ride into Zurich Hauptbahnhof (main station) by S-Bahn (rail) and nearly every hotel provides a shuttle bus to and fro for their guests.

Where to Stay in Zurich

Euro 2008 fans looking to stay in hotels near Letzigrund Stadion should look at the Crowne Plaza Zurich which is only 400 metres from the stadium. Or if you would like to stay in a central Zurich hotel then try either the Schweizerhof Zurich or the Widder Hotel botth are excellent hotels and are in Tripadvisors top 5 Zurich hotels.

About Letzigrund Stadion

The Letzigrund Stadion was originally opened on February 22nd 1925 nad has gone uder extensive remodelling ever since, the ground plays host to three games during Euro 2008, has a capacity of 30,000 and is home to FC Zurich during the Swiss club season. The Stadium was opened in it’s latest format on 30th August 2007 and the first ever football match there was the local derby between FC Zürich vs. Grasshopper Club Zürich on September 23rd 2007.

Getting to Letzigrund Stadion

The Letzigrund stadion is only two miles from Zurich’s City Centre and is easily accessable on the cities Tram system.

After the Match

If you wish to eat with a great view then try Blu for great Italian food and great views of Lake Zurich. Zurich also has many great bars and clubs to visit (over 500 in fact) and for a late night out you may wish to try the Oliver Twist Pub in central Zurich which has Karaoke nights, games nights every Sunday and other themed events.