- Address: Mingerstrasse 12, 3014 Bern, Switzerland
- Phone: +41 31 330 65 30
- Website: postfinancearena.ch
- Discovery: 1967
- Team: Bern
In Bern - the capital of Switzerland - there are not only beautiful places for walks, fountains , historical monuments and sights . As in any developed capital, there was a place for sports facilities, for example, PostFinance Arena. Let's talk about it in more detail.
What is PostFinance Arena?
PostFinance-Arena (PostFinance-Arena) is a home sports arena for training and home hockey matches. Initially, it was called "The Ice Palace Almend," and after the "Bern Arena." The stadium was built in 1967, it is now considered the main home arena of the Berne Sports Club. The total number of places is 16789 people. An important feature of PostFinance Arena from other ice stadiums is the presence of the world's largest stand-up stand, which is designed for 11862 fans.
The ice ground in Berne was the main field for the World Hockey Championship in 2009, it was the tenth anniversary Cup in Switzerland, out of which Russia won, defeating the Canadian team in the final. Here, the first Victoria Cup 2008 was held.
PostFinance-Arena in our days
It can be said that among all the European sports arenas, it is the Bern-Arena in Switzerland who gathers the largest number of spectators. As a rule, the stands are filled with not less than 95%.
It should be added that the Arena owner invested about $ 100 million in the reconstruction of the World Championship. As a result, the building was restored, strengthened and expanded. The VIP zone has been completely changed, besides, it has become more for 500 seats. This hockey ground is considered a sporting attraction for all fans of classical hockey.
How to get to the PostFinance Arena?
You can get to the hockey arena by public transport. Before the stop of Wankdorf Center there are tram number 9 and city bus No. 40 and M1. A bus number 44 will take you to the stop Zent. In any case, you will have to walk about 10 minutes on foot. Also you can take a taxi or by yourself. Near the PostFinance Arena there is parking.
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