OPERATIONAL BRIEF: WOLFSBURG
Germany is a Schengen member. EU citizens need a valid ID/Passport. Non-EU visitors need a passport valid for 3 months. ETIAS required from late 2026.
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:03 AM
A beer at Volkswagen Arena is served outside for away fans. Inside, prices are standard (approx. €5 + €2 cup deposit). Cashless and Mobile Pay preferred.
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:14 AM
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UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN WOLFSBURG
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Volkswagen Arena
GETTING TO THE GROUND
A 10-15 minute walk from Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof. Use the free shuttle bus from Kästorf P+R (Gate Nord) every 10 mins starting 2 hours before kickoff.
Warning: Away coaches over 7.5t must follow a specific route via the B188 due to weight restrictions on the Berliner Brücke.
Away fans are in Blocks 29/23 (Lower tier) and Block 36 (Standing). Access via the South-East entrance. Home/Away fans are strictly segregated.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than 30x30x15cm
- Pyrotechnics
- Vapes/Power banks
- Professional cameras
- Outside liquids (>0.5L Tetra Pak)
CRITICAL
Bags larger than A4 are forbidden (storage available for €2). Visibly intoxicated fans will be denied entry. Professional cameras are prohibited.
Exit routes & evacuation
Designated routes lead fans back to the Berliner Brücke bus stop for the Kästorf shuttle service.
Exit via the South-East gates towards the dedicated away coach park or the pedestrian bridge to the Hauptbahnhof.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Hannover (HAJ) / Berlin (BER)
Transfer
Hannover (HAJ) is 1 hour by road/rail. Berlin (BER) is 1.5 - 2 hours by high-speed ICE train.
Tip
Stay in Wolfsburg or Hannover. The ICE train link between these cities is extremely fast (35 mins) and frequent.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
The 'Autostadt' and the area around the 'Porschestraße' mall offer diverse dining and the unique 'Which way to Panama?' safety concept helpers.
RECOMMENDED
Porschestraße / Autostadt Center offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof (WOB)
The main rail gateway. Police are stationed here to coordinate away fan movement and guide them to the 15-minute walking path to the stadium.
POLICE PROFILE
COORDINATED
German police maintain a strict separation protocol for high-risk games. They use mobile units at the station and Berliner Brücke to manage fan flow.