Musterplatzhalle

The Musterplatzhalle sits at the end of Zulgstrasse in Steffisburg. Built in 1972, the hall has been in use for decades, housing teams in their respective disciplines. It is a concrete box that has witnessed generations of players take to the floor.

The most persistent tenants are the handball players of TV Steffisburg, who moved into the venue in the year it was completed. They have grown into a regional force, drawing crowds that the modest structure can barely accommodate. Reports from matches indicate a limit of 160 spectators, a number that reflects the hall’s modest proportions rather than any ambition for expansion. The proximity of the stands to the action creates an intimacy rarely found in larger arenas; every mistake or triumph is audible.

Indoor hockey’s HC Steffisburg also claims the space as its home, joining the handball side in utilising the wooden courts that form the heart of the building. Gymnastics and volleyball add further layers to the hall’s daily rhythm, ensuring the facility is never idle. The building has never undergone a name change, retaining its original designation since construction began. While a new sports centre called Schönau has been discussed for the future, the Musterplatzhalle remains the anchor of Steffisburg’s sporting life, a reminder that community sport is often built on longevity rather than luxury.