Parken Stadium (Copenhagen)

Parken Stadium, known for sponsorship reasons as the Telia Parken, is a football stadium in the district Indre Østerbro (Inner Østerbro) in Copenhagen, Denmark, built in 1990-1992. The retractable roof stadium currently seats 38,065 people for football games and is home to the Copenhagen Football Club and the Danish national team. The capacity for concerts exceeds the capacity for matches — the stadium can accommodate up to 50,000 people with tuning at the final stage and 55,000 with tuning at the central stage.

Basic information

Official website:

Arena capacity: 38,065 spectators

Address: Per Henrik Lings Allé 2, DK-2100 Østerbro, Copenhagen, Denmark

GPS coordinates for the navigator: 55 ° 42′08.89 ″ N 12 ° 34′19.93 ″ E 

Year Built: September 9, 1992 

Construction cost: 85.3 million Euro. 

Field: a lawn with dimensions of 105 x 68 m (114.8 x 74.3 yards)

Plan seating Stadium Parken

Telia Parken is built in the “English style” with a stand on each side of the field. This is a slightly more old-fashioned approach than the “European style” bowls with a continuous fit around the playing surface. Here is some information about each of them.

North Stand — This booth contains the smallest section of seats thanks to the numerous hospitality boxes that were installed on the second level of the booth when it was renovated in 2009. The lower level is divided between the exit section and the family stand.

Eastern Stand — running along the field, the eastern stand is considered the main stand of the stadium. There are dugouts, a player’s tunnel and other objects. It has two levels, and the upper level often closes if the attendance level is low.

South Stand — This two-level piece of land is known locally as the “fan zone.” It is open only to fans over the age of fifteen and, therefore, is one of the noisiest parts of the entire stadium on match day. By supporting one of the goals, the lower level is filled earlier than the higher.

Western Stand — The Western booth is very similar to the design of the Eastern booth. There are two seating levels separated by corporate boxes.

Where to buy tickets?

Ticket Prices in Denmark

The situation is somewhat more complicated for the international matches of Denmark, which are held in Telia Parken. Prices for international games are often set by the competition guide you will see. This means that if it is a qualifying match for the European Championship, then UEFA will decide how much tickets should cost. And if there will be a selection for the World Cup, then FIFA will decide. Keep track of specific matches and you can find out closer to the time how much you probably have to pay.

How to get tickets to Denmark

As with prices, it is the competition authority that decides how tickets for international matches will be sold. If it is a game in the European Championship, then UEFA will have its official way of buying tickets, while FIFA will have a completely different way of buying tickets for the World Cup. If this is a friendly match, then the Danish Football Association will come for tickets. Find out who is organizing the match that you want to see, and move forward from there.

FC Copenhagen Ticket Prices

Copenhagen FC ticket prices are relatively easy to understand. How much you will pay depends on how old you are and where you would like to sit. If you are an adult and would like to be at a regular desk, then your ticket will cost 185 Danish kroner, while children will have to pay 95 Danish kroner. If you prefer to sit at the Family Stand, it will be 135 DKK and 70 DKK respectively. If you decide to buy a ticket at the club that day, a fee of DKK 40 is added, and if the visiting team is a longtime rival of the Brondby IF club, another fee of 50 DKK is added.

How to get tickets for FC Copenhagen

Without a doubt, the best way to get tickets for games in Copenhagen is through the club’s official website. You will be able to see where your ticket is located, as well as get an idea of ​​the various prices available to you. If you speak Danish, you can try to call the club directly and also buy tickets on the day of the game at the stadium itself. As we already said, you will pay more for the privilege of doing this, so it is always recommended to buy them online before the start of the match.

How to get there?

Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and is fairly easy to reach. Here are some of the usual trips you could take to the city and then to the stadium.

Train

The train from London St. Pancras International to Copenhagen will take you from fourteen to twenty hours, with many stops along the way. First of all, you will travel to Brussels before heading to Dortmund via Cologne. Dortmund will lead you to Hamburg, from where you can get to the last train directly to Copenhagen itself. From there, you can catch another train to Nordhavn Station, which is about twenty minutes walk from the ground, or you can walk in less than an hour.

Bus

The stadium has three bus stops, which are served by buses No. 14 and 95N.

Car

If you are in the center of Copenhagen, then you need to take the Bernstorfsgade in the direction of the Tietgensgade and then head to the Stormgade. From there, go to the Vindebrogade to Holmens Brough in København K before going to O2 in Trianglen in København Ø. Then take Esther Alla and you will see the land in front of you. Also watch out for signs.

By plane

If you are heading to Copenhagen, then the best airport for this is Copenhagen Airport itself. It is only 8 km from the city center and excellent transport links.

Taxi

Ordering a taxi from Copenhagen Train Station to Telia Parken will cost you about DKK 150 for a trip that takes about fifteen minutes.

Parking near Parken stadium

There is a car park on the ground, but it is intended for those who have a VIP pass. You can try to park on nearby roads, but access is restricted on match days. There is a residential area next to Fælledparken, but it is best to park in the city center and go outside.

Parken Stadium Hotels

As the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen is used to dealing with a large number of visitors every year. I warn you that this is not a cheap city to stay. Here are some of our favorite hotels, which should pay attention to.

CABINN Express — £ 80 +

Danasway 32, Fredericksburg, 1910

This hotel may not seem like it has a budget price, but there are definitely budget amenities. It is approximately two miles from the ground and offers self parking, free Wi-Fi and non-smoking rooms. If you want more, then you have to pay for it.

Ibsens Hotel — £ 90 +

Vendersgade 23, Copenhagen, 1363

This hotel combines antique furniture with the latest technology, making rooms look eclectic. There is a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi and three different restaurants, as well as a library and garden. The stadium is about one mile away.

Hotel Imperial — £ 110 +

Wester Farimagsgade 9, Copenhagen, 1606

The Imperial Hotel is located approximately two miles from Parken and close to the famous Tivoli Gardens. This modern and attractive hotel features a restaurant, bar, self parking and free Wi-Fi.

Pubs and bars near the stadium Parken

The main sponsor of FC Copenhagen is Carlsberg, so this should give you an idea of ​​what you are likely to experience if you go to the pre-match pint in the city center. Here are some of the bars, for which you need to follow.

The Globe Irish Pub

Nørregade 43-45, 1165 København K

If you read any of our other stadium guides in foreign countries, you will realize that we are big fans of Irish bars. They are home away from home, and The Globe is no exception. In addition to all the drinks you expect to find in such a place, there is also a decent menu and many televisions that feature live football.

Pub Og Sport

Vester Voldgade 7, 1552 København

A clue in the title with this place. This cozy bar is located near the city hall and shows many different football matches on ten televisions and two large screens. There are also billiard tables, slot machines and tables for playing backgammon, so this is a real paradise for sports lovers.

Engels Pub Westerbrogade 2 B ApS

Vesterbrogade 2B, 1620 København V

Another one where the key is in the name if you know what you are looking for. Translated from Danish, it means “old English pub”, so it should be clear that the Danish language does not suit you. In the menu you can buy interesting products, with a mixture of English classics and Danish variations. A decent selection of drinks and a sense of the old world.

Facilities

The stadium was renovated in 2009, so it is reasonable to assume that the conditions in Telia Parken are pretty good. We already mentioned Wi-Fi coverage, and the fact that Telia is responsible for it means that everything will be fine with you. However, the stadium was very built with functionality in mind rather than form, so don’t expect it to become one of the most luxurious stadiums you’ve ever visited.

Hospitality

There are two main sections of hospitality seating in Parken. The most obvious is the northern end of the site, where there are several boxes and halls for receiving guests who look down at the entire field. The second is a series of hospitality boxes that separate the two tiers in the eastern and western stands. The choice you choose will depend entirely on what you hope to experience on the day of your match at Copenhagen’s home and the Danish national team.

Private rental

As in most other European countries, FC Copenhagen knows that a permit to rent their facilities on a non-competitive day is a good money making scheme. If you are interested in knowing exactly what you can and cannot do in Telia Parken, then it is best for you to contact the club directly and ask them. Conferences, events, meetings and presentations are things that clubs can easily accommodate.

History

Telia Parken, originally simply called Parken, was built on the site of the former Danish National Stadium, Idrætsparken, from 1990 to 1992. The last match of the national team in Idrætsparken was the loss of Yugoslavia in the match for 0-2 euros in 1992 on November 14, 1990, and on September 9, 1992 Parken was opened with the score 1:2 in a friendly game against Germany.

The stadium was rebuilt by Baltica Finans A/S investors in response to the Danish Football Association’s guarantee that all national matches will be held in Parken for 15 years. Reconstruction, demolition and reconstruction of three of the four original stands cost 640 million Danish crowns.

Baltica Finans sold the stadium to Copenhagen for 138 million Danish kroner, and now the club owns both the stadium and the neighboring office buildings at Parken Sport & Entertainment.

Parken was included in the UEFA list of 4-star stadiums, making Parken eligible to host the Europa League final (then called the UEFA Cup), as well as the now defunct Cup of Cups. As a 4-star stadium, Parken cannot qualify for the largest European club game, the UEFA Champions League final, as it requires 50,000 seats.