Allianz Arena
Home of Bayern Munich, its exterior made of 2,874 light-up air cushions that glow red on match nights, earning it the nickname “the Rubber Dinghy.”
Allianz Arena is in Fröttmaning, in the north of Munich. It opened in 2005, was designed by Herzog & de Meuron, and seats about 75,000 spectators. It hosted matches at the 2006 World Cup, Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, and has also staged a Champions League final. Its exterior is made of 2,874 diamond-shaped ETFE air cushions, which light up red when Bayern play at home, creating a striking night view. On non-match days you can join a tour of about an hour (around 25 euros) that visits the dressing rooms, the player tunnel and the stands, and visit the Bayern Museum, which covers about 3,000 square meters and showcases the Champions League trophy, the Bundesliga salad bowl and the club's history. Tickets for Bayern home matches are very hard to get, as most go to members and season-ticket holders, though visitors can try the official secondary resale platform. Take U6 to Fröttmaning station and walk about 15 minutes. The metro is extremely crowded on match days, so be patient in the queue after the game.
Opening hours
Museum daily approx. 10:00–18:00; guided tours by reservation; hours adjusted on match days
Nearby sights
- Schleissheim Palace
- Englischer Garten
- BMW Welt & BMW Museum
- Villa Stuck
- Olympiapark Munich
- Eisbach Wave
- Pinakothek der Moderne
- Alte Pinakothek