Amateurstadion

The stadium on the Wurfplatz sits in the Olympiapark complex alongside the more imposing Olympic Stadium. It was constructed in 2004 to provide a dedicated pitch for Hertha BSC’s youth and reserve teams. The natural grass surface is clearly visible, maintained for the regular demands of the DFB-Junioren-Vereinspokal, which the ground hosted annually for nearly a decade.

There is a quiet tension in the layout. The spectator areas are low concrete stands, marked with simple signs for blocks and guest sections, designed to keep fans close to the action without the noise of a major league fixture. The capacity sits somewhere between 4,900 and 5,400, depending on which ledger you trust, but the atmosphere is rarely that of a packed house. It is a working ground, one that occasionally hosted the Berlin Thunder when they needed a local venue, or the German national team during the 2006 World Cup when they required a quiet space to prepare.

What distinguishes this place is its function. It is not a destination for visitors looking for heritage; it is a training pitch that occasionally hosts matches. The pitch is immaculate, the lines are sharp, but the surroundings are functional. It was built to serve a specific purpose within the club’s structure, and it continues to do so, now hosting VSG Altglienicke alongside Hertha’s own reserves.