Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterFootball stadiums come in all shapes and sizes. While some are vast arenas built to host tens of thousands of supporters, others are a little more humble.But if the scenery is right, even some that are little more than a patch of grass can become a footballing work of art.With a little globe-trotting FourFourTwo have picked out ten stunning grounds tucked away in places you'd never expect to watch the beautiful game being played.1. Henningsvaer StadionOne of footballs numerous beauties is that it can be played virtually anywhere this venue is a monument to that. Its mainly the host of local amateur matches in Henningsvaer, a fishing village straddling multiple islands in northern Norway, but that hasnt stopped it gaining global recognition.2. Ottmar Hitzfeld ArenaEuropes highest stadium is the best part of 7,000 feet above sea level. Its home to amateur outfit FC Gspon, in the south of Switzerland near the Matterhorn. Named after the legendary Ottmar Hitzfeld, who spent much of his career in the country, it can only be reached by cable car or a steep hike, if youre feeling adventurous You may like Quiz! Can you name every World Cup stadium of the 21st Century? Hilton Hotels that are closest in proximity to World Cup stadiums Around the World in 80 Clubs: Easter Island (a), the club with a drug lord in midfield, squirrel costumes, a derby on board a ferry, plus more equally bizarre football stories from across the globe 3. Estadio Hernando SilesThe biggest stadium in Bolivia is 11,932 feet above sea level in La Paz, the globes highest capital city. That altitude has made it difficult for visiting national teams FIFA even banned World Cup qualifiers from being held there. With the ban lifted, last year Bolivia moved games even higher, at 13,412 feet in El Alto. They then went unbeaten across six home qualifiers to reach the World Cup play-offs.4. Subaru ParkThis ground is a bit of a rarity in the USA: a stadium that was built specifically with the association brand of football in mind. Home to MLS side Philadelphia Union, it sits right on the Delaware Rivers waterfront, beneath the looming frame of the Commodore Barry Bridge it makes for quite a striking setting, we have to say.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.5. Gospin DolacWith a capacity of 4,000, this ground was somehow built among jagged rocks right next to the medieval Topana fortress overlooking Croatian tourist hotspot Imotski, not too far from the border with neighbouring Bosnia. Its also situated near the stunning Blue Lake, and gets its name from the Croatian translation of the Our Lady of the Angels church at the entrance to the fortress. So now you know6. Qeqertarsuaq StadiumOK, so really its just a pitch, but the Qeqertarsuaq Stadium boasts the most awe-inspiring surrounds. Home to Greenlandic Football Championship side G-44 Qeqertarsuaq on Disko Island, the complete lack of stands makes for unobstructed views of icebergs in Baffin Bay, which stretches all the way to Canada.7. SvangaskardThe Faroe Islands national team dont play any games here these days, which is a crying shame, because Svangaskard is one of the most scenic venues in all of international football. Small enough that you could watch from the rock face that juts out above one corner of the pitch, the stunning ground in Toftir affords gorgeous views of the adjacent fjord. Make a day of it by taking a spin on the worlds first undersea roundabout nearby. FFT are a blast at parties, honest8. Changlimithang StadiumBhutans national sport is archery, which takes place alongside football at the Changlimithang Stadium not simultaneously of course, that would be dangerous. Located in Thimpu, capital city of the tranquil mountain kingdom, the ground is filled with traditional architecture and ornate details, and looks truly majestic set against the backdrop of the Himalayas. The Bhutanese government runs the tiny nation on the philosophy of Gross National Happiness no arguments from groundhoppers.9. Victoria StadiumGibraltars primary football venue is Victoria Stadium, the usual base of the national team. Look one way and youre unable to miss the colossal Rock of Gibraltar. Look the other and you can pass time watching planes land at and take off from the airport. Bad news, though: theyre knocking it down and building a modern stadium on the same site, which may restrict those views. Boo!10 Cape Town StadiumBuilt for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the venue played host to eight games at the tournament, including the Netherlands thrilling semi-final win over Uruguay and Englands dour draw with Algeria. Right by the Atlantic coast, it seats almost 60,000 punters pick the right spot and you can see the iconic Table Mountain peering out from behind the roof.Tom HancockSocial Links NavigationTom Hancock started freelancing for FourFourTwo in April 2019 and has also written for the Premier League and Opta Analyst, among others. He supports Wycombe Wanderers and has a soft spot for Wealdstone. A self-confessed statto, he has been known to watch football with a spreadsheet (or several) open...
