Campo Sportivo Lahn

The Campo Sportivo Lahn sits quietly in the Obermais district of Merano. It is defined by its location on Via San Valentino and the natural grass pitch that serves as the stage for local football.

The ground belongs to the Province of Bolzano. It has been the home of FC Obermais, a club that has called this patch of earth its own since 1972.

But the stadium’s identity is not solely bound to the ninety minutes of a match. For over a decade, it has hosted the "Rock the Lahn" festival, transforming the quiet field into a venue for rock music.

The facility is simple. The stadium has seen its share of local issues, including complaints about waste in the surrounding area, yet it remains a central point for the community.

It is a place for the locals, for the players who train on its 100-by-60-meter pitch, and for the occasional summer night when the music starts and the football boots are put away.