The 8 most scenic European stadiums...

1. Braga Municipal Stadium – Portugal – FC Braga 

   

   The Braga Municipal stadium before a Champions League fixture – Getty Images (Octavio Passos) 

   Known as “The Quarry”, the Braga Municipal stadium is one of the most scenic stadiums in Europe. It was designed by Portuguese architect Eduardo Souta de Moura and was originally built for UEFA Euro 2004. The stadium holds a capacity of more than 30,000 and is home to LIGA Portugal side FC Braga. The stadium was built onto the side of a more natural landscape which gives the stadium its beauty.

2. Stadion Gospin Dolac – Croatia – NK Imotski 

   

   A general view of the Stadion Gospin Dolac – Getty Images (Branimir Boban) 

   Named after a local church, Stadion Gospin Dolac was built in 1989 in the small southern town Imotski in Croatia. The stadium has a capacity of only 4,000. It is recognised for its scenic nature due to the surroundings. Its rocky hills, and neat residential area makes for a great area. 

3. Pancho Arena – Hungary – Puskas Akademia FC 

   

   The Pancho Arena in 2014 at the International Easter Cup Final – Getty Images (Attila Kisbenedek) 

   Located in Felscut, Hungary, the Pancho Arena is used as the home stadium for Nemzeti Bajnoksag side Puskas Academia FC.  The stadium is relatively new; it opened its doors to fans in 2014 when it hosted the final of the 2014 Puskas Cup. Since then, it has been used on many occasions in other competitions. It is seen to be a work of art in the eyes of architects, with a wooden curved interior. This stadium gives supporters a different feel. 

4. Allianz Arena – Germany – FC Bayern Munchen

   

   General view of the Allianz Arena before DFB Cup game – Getty Images (Alex Grimm) 

   Opened in 2005, The Allianz Arena is home to the German giants FC Bayern Munchen as well as the German national team. The stadium has a capacity of a whopping 75,000. The lights of the stadium shine bright in the evening and can be seen from far and wide. Inside the stadium is also immense, with a standing section for supporters which creates a fantastic atmosphere. It really is a top European ground in the modern-day game.

5. Hastiensvollur Stadium – Iceland – Iprottabandalag Vestmannaeyja 

   

   Hastiensvollur Stadium in Iceland – Picture by Nordicstadiums.com 

   This stadium is used for many purposes. However, it is in the town of Vestmannaeyja on the island of Heimaey. The stadium is named after a rock, Hasteinn of which looms over the stadium. A very small and remote stadium, it has a capacity of only just over 2,000. This is a bucket-list stadium to visit.

6. Rheinpark Stadion – Liechtenstein – FC Vaduz

   

   General view of Rheinpark Stadion before UEFA Conference League game – Getty Images (BSR Agency) 

   This beautiful stadium is in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. It is home to both the national team and FC Vaduz. The stadium was built in 1998 and lies on the banks of the river Rhine and is just meters away from the Swiss border. This helps the landscape of the stadium to be very pleasing. The capacity of the stadium is more than 5,000 and makes for a great watch. 

7. Henningsvaer Idrettslag Stadion – Norway – Attraction 

   

   Drone shot of Henningsvaer Idrettslag stadion – Getty Images (NurPhoto) 

   An unusual location for a football stadium, Henningsvaer Idrettslag stadion is located on a small fishing island off the coast of Norway. The difference from the other stadiums on this list is that this pitch has an artificial surface. There is a capacity of just 500. The pitch is more commonly used for the local community to play sports and is home to local amateur teams. But this stadium had to make this list for its clear beauty and stature. 

8. Camp Nou – Spain – FC Barcelona 

   

   Camp Nou before UCL Semi-Final in 2019 – Getty Images (Michael Regan) 

   The one we have all been waiting for, Camp Nou in Barcelona. Home to FC Barcelona, this iconic stadium has stood the test time through the ages and remains to be seen as a fantastic stadium. Built in 1957, It will soon have a capacity of 105,000. The stadium has hosted countless fixtures that will go down in history. This place speaks for itself.