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About PostFinance Arena
Welcome to your insider’s guide for PostFinance Arena in Bern, Switzerland. This indoor multi‑use arena is the home of SC Bern and a historic host of major sports and events. With a signature large standing grandstand and a versatile capacity around 17,000, the venue blends energetic hockey atmosphere with modern amenities. We’ve lined up practical details on seating, parking, transportation, and nearby accommodation and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.
Location matters for fans: you’ll find the arena at Mingerstrasse 12–18, 3014 Bern, just across from Bern Expo and close to key transit hubs. Whether you’re attending a hockey night, a championships event, or a special performance, you can rely on nearby hotel and restaurant partners to make your trip seamless.
Tip: Focus on the basics—plan your transport, check the event’s seating layout, and book parking if available. We’ve got you covered with easy access and reliable partners so you can enjoy the event without the extra hassle. Remember to verify the exact date and event details for your tickets, and note that Libero zones 100 & 101 are commonly included with match tickets in Bern.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: PostFinance Arena, Mingerstrasse 12–18, 3014 Bern, Switzerland.
- Venue type: indoor multi‑use arena with a primary focus on ice hockey; home to SC Bern.
- Total capacity: about 17,031–17,000 (varies by event; commonly cited around 17,031).
- Seating/standing breakdown: sources differ, e.g., ~6,800 seating / ~10,331 standing (Elite Prospects/Wikipedia) or ~7,331 seating / ~9,700 standing (MySwitzerland). The arena is known for a very large standing grandstand.
- Notable features: world‑class standing ramp with a large general admission area; entrances labeled A, B, C for seating/standing access.
- Parking: multiple paid lots including P1–P4 on Grosse Allmend, P7b/P7c near Festhalle/Messehalle, P8 Bernexpo (BERNEXPO), P5/P6 on Kleine Allmend, and P17 on Wölflistrasse.
- Transit: highly accessible by public transport—tram 9 from Bern Hbf to Guisanplatz/Expo or S‑bahn lines to Bern Wankdorf; Libero zones 100 & 101 often included with match tickets.
- Nearby hotels: ibis Bern Expo (opposite Bern Expo), plus several options within a short walk or ride (e.g., Hotel Jardin, Swissôtel Kursaal Bern).
- Notable events hosted: 2009 IIHF World Championship; 2011 European Figure Skating Championships; 2016 European Gymnastics Championships; 2024 Vaulting World/European events staged at the arena.
- Renaming/history: originally Eisstadion Allmend (1967–2002), then BernArena (2002–2007); renamed PostFinance Arena after renovation and sponsorship; not demolished.