THE ST. JACOB PARK, Basler (A place of definitions)

St Jakob Park in Basle, Switzerland is the biggest stage of Euro, given that after his last reshuffle, has a capacity for 42,500 spectators.

It playing six matches, including two quarter finals and one semi-final.

It was opened for the first time in 1954 and subsequently demolished and re-build the prestigious Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron.

Known as "Joggeli" was inaugurated in 2001, after a refurbishment costing 138 million euros. It is the stadium of Basel, the team's favorite tennis player Roger Federer.

Name: St. Jacob Park

Capacity: 42,500 spectators

Opening date: 1954, inaugurated in 2001

Cost: 138 million euros

WÖRTHERSEE, IN KLAGENFURT (There is place for everyone)

The Wörthersee in the city of Klagenfurt, south of Vienna, has been expanded to accommodate 32,000 spectators in all three matches at this venue during Euro 2008 in June.

The field, which usually play the SK Austria Kärnten, Second Division, costing 70 million euros and is considered the most attractive in terms of architectural, primarily by designing its shiny metal roof, which has received praise for its spectacular design.

We will have to invest a further seven million euros in return the stadium to accommodate suitable for the public from Klagenfurt, capital of the southern State of Carinthia, and that figure is between 12,000 and 16,000 people, after the European tournament.

Carlos Fernandez de Retana, who heads the organizing committee of the European Championship in Klagenfurt, told Efe that the local club does not need nor attracts so many viewers as to maintain the capacity required by Uefa so in January 2009 the field again have a capacity of just under half.

Fernandez stressed that the main challenge facing this stage matches are sensitive from the viewpoint of security, as the first between Germany and Poland on June 8, whose fans have a reputation for aguerridos, especially the Poles. But neither the Croatia-Germany, four days later, promises to be calmer.

The city of Klagenfurt has hired several hundred security guards, besides calling for police reinforcements from other regions Austrian and German police have and Polish nationals to help maintain order.

Name: Wörthersee, Klagenfurt

Capacity: 32,000 spectators

Date of construction: 2007-2008

Cost: 70 million.

THE STADIUM TIVOLI NEU (The home of Champion)

The Stadion Tivoli NEU is nestled between the mountains of Tyrol. Among the Olympic stadium and ice highway that passes through the south of Innsbruck.

The stadium is used by the current Austrian soccer champion, FC Tirol Innsbruck. The stadium is a multipurpose space that is also used for concerts and other events of magnitude.

The current version of the stadium has room for 30,000 spectators. To reach this capacity the compound was remodeled and expanded from its original 15,200 seats filled.

Along with the expansion of its capacity and improvements in access, a shopping mall was built 10 thousand square meters. The new structure has a number of local restaurants, sports and gyms.

Name: Stadion Tivoli NEU

Capacity: 30,000 spectators
Opening date: 2007, with current reforms.

THE STADIUM WALS-SIEZENHEIM, SALZBURG (Luxury and Comfort)

The stadium Wals-Siezenheim in Salzburg will be the setting on June 18 in the decisive match of Spain v Greece in the first phase of the Euro to be disputed in Austria and Switzerland.

The compound is known among sports fans as the "Bullen-Arena", "sand bulls", in reference to Red Bull, the owner of the team mark of Salzburg and the rights of the stadium.

Salzburg, second behind the Rapid of Vienna in the Austrian league, has the largest budget of the Bundesliga, and this is seen in the quality of facilities, where aluminum, concrete, flat panel displays, leather and wood seem to compete to find a hole.

The campus and surrounding extending over an area of 15 hectares and is located about three kilometers from the airport in Salzburg. Communication with the city centre is also guaranteed by a network of buses and a train station nearby.

The inauguration of this modern coliseum dates from 2003, although the initial capacity of 18,000 spectators has risen to 30,000 for the Euro, after entering a second row of bleachers and raise the ceiling metal original ten meters.

The cost of the work amounted to 20 million euros and the new seating, as seen today, was inaugurated on July 25, 2007 in a friendly between Salzburg and Arsenal in London, with local victory by 1-0.

In the reshuffle, were introduced also two video screens of 45 square metres located in two corners of the field.

The exclusivity of the club can be seen in its "Sky Box", lounges in various sizes that fit up to 20 people, equipped with all amenities and with the possibility of further meetings after a glass at home or abroad , In special seats. The cost of renting one of these rooms is 120,000 euros per season.

The main feature is that the stadium is the only area in Austria with artificial grass, a detail that at first glance pass unnoticed and that betrays only to the touch.

This grass has begun covered with a layer of soil of 30 centimeters, and it will be deployed on a tapestry as a natural grass that will satisfy the standards of the Uefa.

Name: Wals-Siezenheim

Capacity: 30,000 spectators

When built: 2003

Cost: 20 million cost of enlargement for the European Championship.

ERNST - HAPPEL ESTADIUM (It is the only "five star" in the EURO)

The biggest Austrian stadium is located 10 kilometres from the centre of Vienna and its' face washing 'has cost some 37 million euros. The seating capacity has been expanded and the bleachers can accommodate over 50,000 spectators.

In the Ernst Happel will play two matches of the quarter-finals, a semifinal and the grand finale, in addition to the three meetings of the Austrian selection in the group stage. The "interim capacity" of Austrian largest stadium, opened in 1931, will be 51,718 seats, having enabled several rows of seats for a total of 4,500 extra places at the bottom of the stairs to meet the demands of a Uefa minimum capacity of 50,000 people. In the stands are planned around 600 seats for the press, which will increase to 1,100 for the end of June 29.

Renewal of infrastructure

The VIPS room has been completely renovated and has a capacity for 900 people, obviously inadequate for the large number of sponsors, partners, Austrian and foreign authorities and others considered important in this event. On the occasion of the Euro, the metropolitan rail network in Vienna has been extended until near the stadium, much facilitating access for fans.

SEAT OF THE EURO

The cities which will host the Euro 2008 matches of the playoffs. Both countries stand out for their cities filled with history, its monuments and because they possess the best cities where they live. The order, cleanliness, security and obsession with efficiency to give these cities a tourist attraction coupled with special respect for the environment shared by both countries make the Euro 2008 in Austria and Switzerland in an appointment indispensable for anyone since it offers recreation are enormous.

VIENNA

Located on the banks of the Danube is one of the oldest and with a longer history, is the political capital and the country's cultural and artistic heritage has an incalculable. It ranks among the top five cities in quality of life.

SALSBURG

Very near the border with Germany and riverside Salsach is this wonderful city full of old buildings, monuments, museums and palaces and has found that in some of its most illustrious citizens, Mozart, a faithful reflection of the spirit of the city.

KLAGENFURT

Located on the shores of Lake Wörthersee the city is surrounded by mountains and forests and in constant expansion is full of parks and possesses a wide variety of cultures despite being a city of just over 100000 people.

INNSBRUCK

This city that always has been known by the ski slopes and its activities located in the middle of winter and mountain also intends to look to summer. The capital of Tyrol has extensive experience in the tourism sector (with all the attractions that entails).

ZURICH

The city of Zurich is known for being the largest city in Switzerland, and economic prosperity that has always accompanied, being named several times as the city with the highest quality of life in the world.

GINEBRA
This city is situated on the shores of Lake Leman (Lake Geneva) and merge it into countless numbers of banks, hotels and shops but also a great cultural appeal. It is also headquarters of the Red Cross and the United Nations.

BERNA
The city of Berne was founded in 1911 by the Duke Berthold V, who gave the name to the city, according say after killing a bear. After a terrible fire in the Renaissance, the city was rebuilt in 1848 and later became the federal capital after adoption of the Swiss constitution.

BASILEA
Basel is one of the cities with more culturally relevant to all European cities, reflecting no doubt be in touch with the region of Baden (Germany) and the French Alsace.

EURO 2008 AUSTRIA - SWITZERLAND

The Euro 2008 (officially, European Football Championships or the Uefa Uefa Euro 2008 ™) is the thirteenth edition of the Euro, the main soccer tournament between teams from Europe organized by Uefa. This version of the tournament takes place in Austria and Switzerland, between June 7 and June 29, 2008, being the second time that the tournament is organized by two countries (the first was Euro 2000 in Belgium and the Netherlands Low) and the first that is hosted by one of these nations.

The candidacy of Austria and Switzerland was proclaimed by the General Committee of Uefa, December 12, 2002, beating candidates from Russia, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina-Croatia, Greece-Turkey, Scotland-Ireland and a joint candidacy Scandinavia comprising Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.

16 teams participating in the event. Selections from Austria and Switzerland, as host, while automatically classified the remaining 14 seats were contested by 52 teams in a process Qualifier disputed between 2006 and 2007