Borussia-Park: Guide for Visiting Fans

The most reliable and cheapest route from Mönchengladbach city centre is the 017 bus, which departs from the Europaplatz / Hauptbahnhof stop and drops you essentially at the stadium door at the MG Nordpark Busbhf. stop. The operator runs a bus from MG Nordpark Busbhf. to Mönchengladbach Turmstraße every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 12 minutes — in reverse, it's the same route inbound. On matchdays, the frequency increases significantly. Shuttle buses also leave Platz der Republik and Wegburg bus station, as does the 017 bus from Monchengladbach city centre (Europaplatz / Hauptbahnhof stop) — all departing every five minutes from three hours before kickoff.

If you're coming in by regional rail, fans can be dropped off at Rheydt Central train station / Mittelstraße and use the shuttle bus to the stadium, which departs every five minutes from three hours before kick-off . The nearest train station on the RB34 line is Mönchengl. Rheindahlen Bf., about a 16-minute walk from the ground — fine on a dry evening, less fun in a February wind.

Flying in? The nearest airport to Mönchengladbach is Düsseldorf, 35km (21.5 miles) away . For Düsseldorf Hbf main station in the city, use the S11 S-Bahn — trains run every 20–30 minutes . From Düsseldorf Hbf, regional trains reach Mönchengladbach Hbf in roughly 25–30 minutes. Total door-to-door from Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to the stadium: plan 70–90 minutes.

Driving in? Fans travelling by car should use the GPS address Am Nordpark 400, 41179 Mönchengladbach. Those from either direction of the A61 motorway should exit at the Nordpark exit and continue on the B230 parkway toward Nordpark — Borussia-Park is signposted. Rideshare drop-off works fine via Hennes-Weisweiler-Allee; most drivers know it. There is a taxi stand in the immediate vicinity of Borussia-Park.

One important perk: supporters with match tickets printed at home are entitled to use public transport on the Rhine-Ruhr Transport Association (VRR) and Aachener Verkehrsverbund (AVV) networks for free . That covers away fans too — the same free public transport options that home fans have are valid for travelling fans . Print your ticket, ride free. Simple.

This is one of the better-stocked matchday parking setups in the Bundesliga. Around 10,000 car parking spaces are available at Borussia-Park, with a ticket costing €6 per vehicle. At that price, parking is almost an afterthought — but the catch is the road closures. On matchdays, side streets along Aachener Straße and Gladbacher Straße are closed to match-goers, while the Gladbacher Straße-Dorthausen junction is completely closed from two hours before the start of matches.

Travelling from either direction of the A61 motorway, exit at Nordpark and continue on the B230; Borussia-Park is signposted, and this is the most direct route to car parks P4–P7, which are located close to the stadium. P4 and P5 are your best bets for reasonable walk times; P1 and P2 are further out but tend to drain faster post-match. Arrive 90 minutes before kickoff and you'll be fine. Show up 30 minutes before and expect to circle.

The most convenient option is literally on the doorstep: the H4 Hotel Mönchengladbach im Borussia-Park is attached to the stadium complex itself. A beautifully designed themed bar sits between the stadium and the H4 Hotel — the FohlenSportsbar — so you can walk from your room to pre-match drinks to the turnstile in 10 minutes flat. It runs mid-range in price, usually €90–€140 a night depending on the fixture.

If you'd rather be in the city and take the bus out, Mönchengladbach city centre around the Hauptbahnhof area gives you more options for eating and drinking the night before, and the shuttle buses are fast. The McDreams Hotel and B&B Hotel Mönchengladbach both sit near the Hbf and run €60–€90 per night. Not glamorous, but solid and convenient. Rheydt, a few kilometres south, is cheaper still and has its own train station with direct shuttle connections to the ground.

The honest truth is that the stadium is located on the outskirts of the city; therefore, there are not many food and drink options nearby other than those within the stadium itself. The smart play is to drink in the city before hopping on the bus. Here's where to go:

Humboldt Schänke (opposite Mönchengladbach Hauptbahnhof) is your go-to pre-match spot. It's a recently revamped pub located opposite the station, and the new ownership has added a large mural of Borussia history, making it a great spot for football fans. The pub offers live TV football and is known for its beer and friendly service — and crucially, visiting fans (even Bayern fans, per one reviewer) are warmly welcomed, with "the friendliest service."

Salonika Sport Treff at Schillerplatz is screen heaven — a friendly football hangout not afraid to party, or to show its PAOK leanings. A bit more eclectic, but the vibe is relaxed and they'll show the pre-match build-up.

Zur windigen Ecke on Aachener Straße is a proper corner bar. It hosts an annual pilgrimage of Liverpool fans — hence Graham's Corner within, and a montage of souvenirs from that night in Rome. If your club happens to have a Gladbach connection in European history, this is the place.

FohlenSportsbar inside the stadium complex itself is worth knowing about if you arrive early. It's quite exciting to see the stadium and have lunch inside it — the staff are nice and even on a Thursday afternoon the bar was busy with fans and some tourists doing a stadium tour.

Borussia-Park follows standard German Bundesliga security protocols — expect bag checks and metal detectors at every gate. There is no published "clear bag only" policy like you'd find at an NFL stadium, but large rucksacks and oversized bags are routinely turned away. Keep it to a small day bag or nothing. Supporters with match tickets printed at home are entitled to use public transport on the VRR and AVV networks for free — this is your most important practical tip, so print the ticket, don't just screen-grab it.

Shuttle buses depart every five minutes from three hours before kick-off , so gates are open to receive fans by then. For away fans specifically, head for the southeast corner — that's your entrance and your section. Don't try to wander into the north end; that's deep Gladbach territory and the ultras take their corner seriously.

Borussia-Park was built to modern UEFA Category 4 specifications and includes accessible facilities throughout the ground. The rectangular bowl design features cantilevered roofs over all spectator seating areas, and the steep stand gradients position spectators as close as 8 meters from the pitch sidelines — which also means accessible platforms are well-integrated into the bowl rather than afterthoughts. Wheelchair spaces are distributed across all four stands, with dedicated accessible entrances signposted from the main car parks. Accessible parking bays are available in the lots closest to the stadium. For accessible ticket requests, contact the club's disabled fans liaison directly through the official website at borussia.com — as with most Bundesliga clubs, these tickets are handled separately from general sale and should be booked well in advance for high-demand fixtures.

Borussia Mönchengladbach house the away supporters in the southeast corner of Borussia-Park — specifically in blocks 6 and 7 of the lower tier and blocks 6A and 7A of the upper tier, with a total capacity of around 5,500.

Block 6 is the terraced section of the away end, with tickets priced at €16 — the same as the standing area of the home end. Tickets in the upper tier start at around €19, while a seat in Block 7 of the lower tier costs around €29. Standing is an option for away fans — one half of the southeast corner's lower tier is also a terrace.

The upper tier (6A/7A) gives you a panoramic view and is the better perch for following the tactical shape of the game. Block 7 lower tier is great for atmosphere but you're close to the pitch and the angle means you lose the far side of play. If it's a big occasion and your club has brought numbers, the terrace in Block 6 is where the noise gathers. Visiting fans must purchase tickets through their club's specific ticketing system , so don't try buying on the Gladbach site.

Mönchengladbach is a proper football city — the kind of place where the terrace in the north end fills up with ultras and the noise builds before kickoff rather than after the first goal. With an average occupancy rate of 95.1%, it is one of the most frequently visited football stadiums in Europe , which tells you that this isn't a fair-weather fanbase. The atmosphere in the Nordkurve is genuinely good, the kind that carries across the pitch into your corner. The stands reach steep gradients just under 34 degrees in key sections, positioning spectators as close as 8 meters from the pitch sidelines — every seat feels close and intimate. As an away fan, you're well-separated, well-stewarded, and the sightlines from the southeast corner are excellent. The one specific thing to know: the stadium sits in what was once used as Ayrshire Barracks by the British Rhine Army until 1996 — it's a purpose-built sports complex with no neighbourhood around it, which means once you're in the ground, all the action is in the ground. Don't expect to nip out and find a pub during half-time.

On the bus: This is the clear best option. Return journeys for shuttle services, including to Mönchengladbach Hauptbahnhof and Rheydt station, run for two hours after full-time. The 017 bus and dedicated shuttle services back to the city centre begin moving fans immediately after the final whistle. Expect a queue of 15–20 minutes if you stay for the full post-match celebrations; if you leave with five minutes to go, you can walk straight onto a bus. Wait 25–30 minutes after the whistle for the crowd to thin, then walk to the MG Nordpark Busbhf. stop — it's the far better option than standing in the initial crush.

Driving: The road closures that held you up getting in will hold you up getting out too. Lots P4–P7 closest to the stadium clear reasonably quickly because they feed directly onto the B230. Expect 20–30 minutes to reach a moving road if you leave immediately after the final whistle; consider sitting in the car for 30–40 minutes post-match if you want to avoid the worst of it.

Rideshare / Taxi: There is a taxi stand in the immediate vicinity of Borussia-Park , but it won't have enough cars for 50,000 departing fans. Don't rely on it. For rideshare (Uber operates in the region), walk 10–15 minutes up Aachener Straße away from the stadium before requesting your ride — you'll pay less and wait less than the people standing at the stadium gates with their phones out. Surge pricing is real on big match nights; booking a return taxi in advance from a local firm (there are several in the Hbf area) is the smarter move.

The opinionated tip: Take the bus. It costs nothing with your printed ticket, runs for two hours post-match, and gets you back to the Hauptbahnhof in 12 minutes. That's €0, 12 minutes, zero stress. Everything else involves either money or a wait.

Is the bus really free with a match ticket? Yes. Supporters with match tickets printed at home are entitled to use public transport on the Rhine-Ruhr Transport Association (VRR) and Aachener Verkehrsverbund (AVV) transport networks for free — and this applies to away fans too. Print your ticket; a phone screenshot may not be accepted.

Which bus goes to Borussia-Park from the city centre?

The 017 bus departs from Mönchengladbach city centre (Europaplatz / Hauptbahnhof stop) and drops you at the stadium. On matchdays, shuttle buses also run from Rheydt station and Platz der Republik every five minutes from three hours before kickoff.

How much does parking cost at Borussia-Park?

Around 10,000 car parking spaces are available at Borussia-Park, with a ticket costing €6 per vehicle. It's genuinely cheap — arrive early to get the closest lots (P4–P7).

Where do away fans sit at Borussia-Park?

Away supporters are housed in the southeast corner of Borussia-Park, specifically in blocks 6 and 7 of the lower tier and blocks 6A and 7A of the upper tier.

How do away fans buy tickets?

Visiting fans must purchase tickets through their club's specific ticketing system. Do not attempt to buy through the Gladbach website — contact your own club's supporters' liaison or ticketing office.

When do the gates open? Plan to arrive 90 minutes before kickoff. Shuttle buses run from three hours before kickoff, and the concourse opens well before the match. Give yourself time for security queues, especially on European nights or top-of-table fixtures.

What is the nearest airport?

The nearest airport to Mönchengladbach is Düsseldorf (DUS), 35km away. From there, the S11 S-Bahn reaches Düsseldorf Hbf, and regional trains connect onward to Mönchengladbach Hbf. Total travel time is around 70–90 minutes to the stadium.

Is there anywhere to eat near the stadium before the game?

The stadium is located on the outskirts of the city, so there are not many food and drink options nearby other than those within the stadium itself. Bars specifically for away fans are few and far between, but there are options close to the Hauptbahnhof where visiting fans often congregate before hopping on the shuttle buses. Eat in the city, then travel out to the ground.