SV Arminen, one of Austria’s oldest and most successful field hockey clubs, was founded in 1919 and plays its home matches at the Waldstadion, located at Jenschikweg 12 in Vienna’s 17th district (Hernals).
In September 2023 the club unveiled the newly upgraded Bundessportzentrum Ost at the Waldstadion. This state-of-the-art facility includes:
- A modern indoor hockey hall with space for up to 600 spectators, six player changing rooms with sanitary facilities, a glazed strength & conditioning room, and a small café/gastronomic area.
- Outdoors, the field has been fully renovated with new artificial turf and high-intensity LED floodlighting.
- The complex was built with strong environmental awareness: it features a green roof, solar thermal and photovoltaic systems, subsurface soil energy storage up to 3 m deep to reduce heating costs, and rainwater capture for turf irrigation.
With an investment shared between the City of Vienna and the Austrian federal government, plus additional contributions from the club, this facility sets new standards for both elite and grassroots hockey in Austria.
The layout—having both indoor and outdoor pitches and support facilities all at one site—makes it ideal for hosting international tournaments such as the Rohrmax Cup and top-tier European indoor events.
Visitor Information & Travel Tips
If your team is traveling from abroad:
- The Waldstadion is situated in Hernals (Vienna’s 17th district), a tranquil and leafy residential area well served by public transport (e.g. U6 metro via Heiligenstadt or bus lines).
- For comfort and convenience, we recommend staying at the nearby Hotel Schloss Wilhelminenberg. This historic castle‑style hotel offers stunning views over Vienna, is located just a short drive from the stadium, and combines charm with modern amenities.
- Shuttle service: In many cases, the club can arrange a shuttle transfer between Hotel Schloss Wilhelminenberg and the Waldstadion for team training sessions or tournament days — just let us know your preferences when booking.
We hope this will be helpful for international teams. If you’d like versions in other languages or any additions (parking, food options, nearby public transport details), feel free to ask! office@arminen.at