Remote Roars: Epic Stadiums Worth the Expedition

11. Ottmar Hitzfeld Stadium – Zermatt, Switzerland

At an altitude of 2,000 meters (6,561 feet) in the Swiss Alps, the Ottmar Hitzfeld Stadium holds the distinction of being the highest football stadium in Europe. Located in Gspon, near the famous Matterhorn mountain, this stadium is so remote that it is only accessible by a mountain railway—there are no roads leading up to it. This isolation makes it one of the most extreme and breathtaking football venues in the world. The thin mountain air poses a major challenge for athletes, as the reduced oxygen levels make physical exertion significantly more demanding. Players must adjust their pace and endurance strategies to accommodate for the physical toll of playing at such a high altitude. However, the reward for their efforts is an unmatched panoramic view of snow-capped peaks, deep alpine valleys, and endless blue skies.