Did you ever hear of a stadium that hosted a North Korean national team? Right here at Stadion Friedrichsfelde, this actually happened. In 1966, North Korea played a post-World Cup match against Lichtenberg 47. A crowd of 8,000 witnessed this unusual event, setting the stadium’s attendance record. Stadion Friedrichsfelde, located in Berlin’s Lichtenberg district, has a rich history. Originally called “Stadion an der Zachertstraße,” it opened in the 1920s. After World War II, the stadium underwent extensive renovations. Debris was cleared and the capacity was expanded to 10,000. Today, Stadion Friedrichsfelde can hold 4,000 spectators. It is the home ground of SC Borussia 1920 Friedrichsfelde. The complex offers a main grass pitch. There are also artificial turf fields, volleyball courts, and inline hockey rinks. In the 1980s, the stadium received recognition as the “most beautiful sports facility” in Lichtenberg for four consecutive years. For a time, it was renamed “Erich-Neumann-Stadion” to honor a local athlete and resistance fighter who perished in Sachsenhausen concentration camp. However, the name didn’t stick, and it reverted back to Stadion Friedrichsfelde in 1992. More recently, in anticipation of the 2006 World Cup, Stadion Friedrichsfelde underwent renovations. There were hopes that the Tunisian national team would choose it as their training ground. However, Tunisia ultimately opted for a different stadium. Stadion Friedrichsfelde remains a vibrant hub for local sports and recreation. It stands as a testament to Berlin’s sporting history and the resilience of the community.
Genossenschaft PA58
From 1981 the Genossenschaft PA58 stands tall. It’s a self-managed house project. This is its story. This impressive building in