Stadion An der Alten Försterei — Attraction in Berlin

We visited the stadium to see a pre-season friendly between FC Union and Nottingham Forest. My nephew (who lives in Berlin) had been given free tickets as he'd been on a FC Union football camp with the club and we tagged along for the experience (as neutral supporters). The stadium is in a lovely setting surrounded mostly by trees. The stewards were very friendly and welcoming, even allowing us to park in front of the stadium as I'm a wheelchair user. Inside the stadium we enjoyed a pre-match and half time beer in our seats which was lovely (this is not possible in the UK). Even though it was a pre-season friendly the home areas of the stadium were very full and the atmosphere was very lively. The main stand is all seats but the opposite side and behind both goals is terraced standing (which is mostly also not possible at major UK stadiums). We arrived as neutral spectators and enjoyed the experience so much that we left as supporters and would enjoy coming here again for...

Bundesliga 2022-23 season, Union Berlin vs FC Freiburg. 4-2 union Berlin won! This was most spectacular experience during my visit to Berlin, Germany. One of my dreams was to see a match of German soccer. I like Berlin, and I must see and support for Union Berlin! The atmosphere was next level. The ground moved by a huge crowd of people’s foot steps! The chant was so passionate as well as booing to FC Freiburg! lol. I felt a lot of love to the team from fans and it was really touching. I love watching sports and I thought it was entertainment until I saw the Bundesliga, but German soccer was the battle! Beautiful stadium. Very close to the field, so you feel you are at there. You can see all the players’ expressions. It was such an amazing time there. I never forget! Thank you...

What an amazing first experience of Bundesliga. I bought my ticket via Viagogo and the ticket did not pass the system at the entry gate. I did not know that the website was a sort of “black market.” But I was told to go to the clearing point where I explained my situation and the lady there was so kind to explain what to do, she even provided the document that ticket was already used by someone else to the stadium. The stadium also allowed me to buy another ticket officially, which I did. I also reimbursed my money from viagogo thanks to the clearing point of Union Berlin. My experience was enhanced thanks to German fellows (fans of Union Berlin) at the stadium who kindly offered some beer to celebrate my first live game of Bundesliga. The fans were awesome! Will never forget...