st. jakob park is the stadium where fc basel play. “joggeli” as it is nicknamed, has a current capacity of 39’000 seats. switzerland’s first multi-purpose stadium, was inaugurated in 2001 after just two and half years under construction. situated on the south-eastern edge of the city in extensive park and recreation grounds, the world-renowned basel architects herzog & de meuron have constructed an “experience park”, which, with its unique dimension, bold architecture and ultramodern infrastructure, provides the optimum setting for large-scale events. it combines a football stadium with shops and restaurants.