Football stadiums are often associated with massive urban arenas, steel giants surrounded by concrete. But across the world, some of the most beautiful stadiums are those hidden in nature — surrounded by forests, hills, and breathtaking landscapes.
These stadiums may not always belong to the biggest clubs, but they offer something truly rare: peace, beauty, and a natural harmony between architecture and the environment.
Here are some of the most stunning stadiums around the world surrounded by greenery 🌳👇
Nagyerdei Stadion — Debrecen, Hungary
Capacity: 20,340
Opened: 2014
Home team: Debreceni VSC
Located in the heart of Nagyerdő Park, this stadium blends perfectly into the forest that surrounds it. With its organic shape and reflective roof, Nagyerdei feels like it was grown, not built. It’s one of the most modern and eco-friendly stadiums in Central Europe.
Max-Morlock-Stadion — Nuremberg, Germany
Capacity: 50,000
Opened: 1928 (renovated 2005)
Home team: 1. FC Nürnberg
Surrounded by dense forest and parkland, Max-Morlock-Stadion sits quietly just outside Nuremberg’s city center. The venue hosted matches during the 2006 World Cup, and despite its size, the forested backdrop gives it a surprisingly peaceful atmosphere.
Stadion am Zoo — Wuppertal, Germany
Capacity: 23,000
Opened: 1924 (renovated 2013)
Home team: Wuppertaler SV
Built right next to the famous Wuppertal Suspension Railway and surrounded by wooded hills, Stadion am Zoo offers one of the most unique natural settings in Germany. Its vintage structure combined with green surroundings gives it a timeless beauty.
Stadion An der Alten Försterei — Berlin, Germany
Capacity: 22,000
Opened: 1920 (renovated 2013)
Home team: 1. FC Union Berlin
This beloved stadium is located within a forest in the Köpenick district of Berlin. Fans themselves helped rebuild it, creating an intimate and natural atmosphere that feels miles away from the city’s chaos — despite being inside the capital.
Erzgebirgsstadion — Aue-Bad Schlema, Germany
Capacity: 16,000
Opened: 1928 (rebuilt 2018)
Home team: FC Erzgebirge Aue
Tucked between green hills in the Ore Mountains, Erzgebirgsstadion is one of Europe’s most scenic football arenas. Its mountain surroundings and deep forest backdrop make it look like a hidden gem carved into nature.
Starke Arvid Arena — Ljungskile, Sweden
Capacity: 5,000
Opened: 1986
Home team: Ljungskile SK
A charming small stadium surrounded by Swedish forest, where the smell of pine trees mixes with the sound of football chants. It may be small, but its connection with nature makes it truly special.
Estádio Municipal de Braga — Braga, Portugal
Capacity: 30,286
Opened: 2003
Home team: S.C. Braga
Carved into the side of a former granite quarry, this architectural masterpiece is literally part of the mountain. Designed by Eduardo Souto de Moura, it’s one of the world’s most iconic examples of stadiums integrated with nature.
Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa — Fukuroi, Shizuoka, Japan
Capacity: 50,889
Opened: 2001
Home team: Jubilo Iwata & Shimizu S-Pulse (shared)
Set in lush hills covered by cherry trees, the stadium offers breathtaking views — especially during spring when the surroundings turn pink. It hosted 2002 World Cup matches and remains one of Japan’s most scenic venues.
Daegu Stadium — Daegu, South Korea
Capacity: 66,422
Opened: 2001
Home team: Daegu FC (until 2018)
Located in a green park area with mountain views in every direction, Daegu Stadium is massive yet feels peaceful — proof that even large arenas can exist in harmony with nature.
Hong Kong Stadium — So Kon Po, Hong Kong
Capacity: 40,000
Opened: 1994
Home team: Hong Kong National Team
Surrounded by forested hills in the heart of one of the world’s most crowded cities, Hong Kong Stadium is a true oasis of green in an urban jungle.
A New Way to Experience Football
These stadiums prove that football doesn’t always belong to the concrete jungle.
Some of the most magical experiences come from stadiums that respect and embrace their natural surroundings — where the noise of the fans meets the calm of the trees.
From the forests of Germany to the mountains of Norway and the cherry blossoms of Japan, these are not just football venues — they’re natural sanctuaries for the beautiful game.
