July 18 - Olympic Stadium - Berlin - Page 7

last unicorn · 03-28-2009, 03:51 AM

^ Yes, do so. I know the tribunes in the Olympiastadion.

Btw, Anna do you plan to arrive in Berlin on Friday? Because if we all arrive on Friday, we all could/should meet up on Friday evening, how about that.

cathalmc · 03-28-2009, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent Vega

Yes, pretty much. At least in Berlin. As you can see here: http://www.olympiastadion-berlin.de/...e_72dpi_01.jpg block 38.2 is in the far Eastern corner. So if the stage is located more to the West you are pretty far away. Worse in Berlin even, since being an Olympic stadium you have quite some space in between the field and the blocks.

The Erdgas Tribüne (natural gas gallery) belongs to Gazprom. Pretty much tight bastard.

Pretty much the same as in Berlin location wise.
You might want to bring binoculars.

Jaysus, now *that* must be a world record for distance from a stage alright! I'll think I'll bring two pairs of binoculars

I've been to the Olympic Stadium before, to see Hertha Berlin play a footie match (in 2006, before the World Cup final - they lost 2-0 against Steau Bucharest I think). It's a massive, massive stadium.

I'm not so bothered with the shit seats as I also have a ticket for Gelsenkirchen and both London shows. I got three cheapie seats for Cardiff but I can't go now because of a clash with a friend's wedding so I'm gonna try to swap them for similar seats in Sheffield, Glasgow and Dublin.

cathalmc · 03-28-2009, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by last unicorn

^ Yes, do so. I know the tribunes in the Olympiastadion.

Btw, Anna do you plan to arrive in Berlin on Friday? Because if we all arrive on Friday, we all could/should meet up on Friday evening, how about that.

Yeah, I'm flying in from London on the Friday too, so if youse are going for big beers and German sausages then count me in please!

achtung_girl · 03-28-2009, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by last unicorn

^ Yes, do so. I know the tribunes in the Olympiastadion.

Btw, Anna do you plan to arrive in Berlin on Friday? Because if we all arrive on Friday, we all could/should meet up on Friday evening, how about that.

I don't know yet. But I'll try to get one of those cheap train tickets to Berlin. But I think if I buy it early enough, I'll be able to find a ticket for friday.

So, who's going to Berlin now?

achtung_girl · 03-28-2009, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cathalmc

Jaysus, now *that* must be a world record for distance from a stage alright! I'll think I'll bring two pairs of binoculars

I've been to the Olympic Stadium before, to see Hertha Berlin play a footie match (in 2006, before the World Cup final - they lost 2-0 against Steau Bucharest I think). It's a massive, massive stadium.

I'm not so bothered with the shit seats as I also have a ticket for Gelsenkirchen and both London shows. I got three cheapie seats for Cardiff but I can't go now because of a clash with a friend's wedding so I'm gonna try to swap them for similar seats in Sheffield, Glasgow and Dublin.

Yeah those seats in this section are not the best. They also offered me those all time and it took me more than 3 hours to find a seat which on the other side (left). I think were only very few. But still better than nothing...

Outsider · 03-28-2009, 04:27 AM

I am SOOO jealous of everyone that is going to make it to this show!

I briefly visited the stadium in '02 and they had already started renovating for the 2006 world cup and so it was all closed off. I only saw it from the bell tower. and I took a pic of Jesse Owens allee sign

Vincent Vega · 03-28-2009, 08:14 AM

You will be to the right of the screen. Yeah, it's quite a distance. The stadium was one of the "Prunkbauten" (buildings of pomposity) of the Nazi regime, hence it's so massive.

I think we will be quite a bunch for Friday night. Have to think of where to go best. Beer and sausages will be available, however.

Train tickets for Friday should be available.

hcbiggs2002 · 03-30-2009, 03:09 AM

Hey, my friend Hanna and I have finally agreed about which hotel we'll be staying at in Berlin, it's the Hotel Askanicsher Hof, where she has stayed at before and says it's near the Olympic stadium and near all the public transport and other sights of the city.

I suggest that we all meet up at the nearest Irish pub, that's if you have Irish pubs in Germany! I'm not a great beer drinker but I'm very partial to Guinness! But I loooove sausage's, we Finns love our sausage's too!!

last unicorn · 03-30-2009, 03:30 AM

Wow, Helen, I know that hotel. It's a historically interesting place. It's on the Kurfuerstendamm, very central. There are a lot of pubs and bars there. I'll try to get myself a room as well within the next days. Can't wait

Vincent Vega · 03-30-2009, 07:05 AM

I went with Silvia to an Irish pub in that area. Was decent.
We have quite a few Irish pubs in Berlin, but some are too touristy. That means full as hell, ridiculously expensive and not really Irish for my feeling.
Sausages you will find everywhere. Though I'm not such a great fan of Berliner Currywurst, to be honest.
I guess the people will be pretty much spread out throughout the city. Quite a few are staying somewhere around Alexanderplatz from what I have gathered, others more close to the stadium. But it's all connected very well by the S-Bahn. I'm sure we will find some great place.

last unicorn · 03-30-2009, 07:31 AM

^ Yeah, Leif, I was also thinking about the pub we went to, I thought it was ok, especially since we could sit outside in the garden, which would, of course, be great if it's a warm summer day. Let's hope for good weather anyway, U2's last Berlin concert in 2005 wasn't so great, wheather-wise, but nothing can be compared to the 2005 Munich show, I was totally sick after that, wet experience.

Btw, I don't mind going anywhere by public transport in Berlin. I'm sure we'll find a good place that is ok for everyone.

Vincent Vega · 03-30-2009, 08:35 AM

Let's hope for an amazing summer once again. We could really need it.

Guinness is served in many places, so we will definitely find something.

Vincent Vega · 03-30-2009, 10:22 AM

eventim now charged my credit card. Soon they should tell me they sent the tickets.

Vincent Vega · 04-03-2009, 04:56 AM

Still not sent. I hate such situations.

last unicorn · 04-03-2009, 05:24 AM

Don't worry Leif. None of my tickets have been sent. All accounts say: Payed/Confirmed or Ready for Shipment. Seems to work faster with Ticketmaster in the US.

Vincent Vega · 04-03-2009, 05:48 AM

Yeah, it's just that as long as I don't hold the tickets in my hand I'm feeling a little nervous something might happen. Though on the other hand it's the same here, everything indicates everything's perfect.

last unicorn · 04-03-2009, 06:02 AM

Don't make me nervous

I've ordered so many tickets from eventim in recent years, and they all arrived.

I'm a little more nervous about my Milan tickets, though TicketOne answered my e-mail very quickly saying they will be shipped soon.

Vincent Vega · 04-03-2009, 06:08 AM

I ordered tickets with them twice and didn't encounter any problems. Both times it took a few days for the tickets to be shipped. But not as long.
However, they charged my account, hence there shouldn't be a problem. I guess they are just pretty busy right now. After all there is quite a bunch of concerts and other events this year.

euphroszune · 04-03-2009, 04:40 PM

My tickets have been shipped today via DHL

hcbiggs2002 · 04-04-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by euphroszune

My tickets have been shipped today via DHL

Yep, I received the same email yesterday!

03-28-2009, 03:51 AM	#121
last unicorn Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: lost in poetry Posts: 19,446 Local Time: 03:32 AM	^ Yes, do so. I know the tribunes in the Olympiastadion. Btw, Anna do you plan to arrive in Berlin on Friday? Because if we all arrive on Friday, we all could/should meet up on Friday evening, how about that. __________________

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03-28-2009, 04:27 AM	#126
Outsider Refugee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,883 Local Time: 07:32 PM	I am SOOO jealous of everyone that is going to make it to this show! I briefly visited the stadium in '02 and they had already started renovating for the 2006 world cup and so it was all closed off. I only saw it from the bell tower. and I took a pic of Jesse Owens allee sign

03-28-2009, 08:14 AM	#127
Vincent Vega Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 6,750 Local Time: 04:32 AM	You will be to the right of the screen. Yeah, it's quite a distance. The stadium was one of the "Prunkbauten" (buildings of pomposity) of the Nazi regime, hence it's so massive. I think we will be quite a bunch for Friday night. Have to think of where to go best. Beer and sausages will be available, however. Train tickets for Friday should be available.

03-30-2009, 03:09 AM	#128
hcbiggs2002 Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: "Greatest Bonolover in Finland"! Posts: 8,980 Local Time: 05:32 AM	Hey, my friend Hanna and I have finally agreed about which hotel we'll be staying at in Berlin, it's the Hotel Askanicsher Hof, where she has stayed at before and says it's near the Olympic stadium and near all the public transport and other sights of the city. I suggest that we all meet up at the nearest Irish pub, that's if you have Irish pubs in Germany! I'm not a great beer drinker but I'm very partial to Guinness! But I loooove sausage's, we Finns love our sausage's too!!

03-30-2009, 03:30 AM	#129
last unicorn Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: lost in poetry Posts: 19,446 Local Time: 03:32 AM	Wow, Helen, I know that hotel. It's a historically interesting place. It's on the Kurfuerstendamm, very central. There are a lot of pubs and bars there. I'll try to get myself a room as well within the next days. Can't wait

03-30-2009, 07:05 AM	#130
Vincent Vega Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 6,750 Local Time: 04:32 AM	I went with Silvia to an Irish pub in that area. Was decent. We have quite a few Irish pubs in Berlin, but some are too touristy. That means full as hell, ridiculously expensive and not really Irish for my feeling. Sausages you will find everywhere. Though I'm not such a great fan of Berliner Currywurst, to be honest. I guess the people will be pretty much spread out throughout the city. Quite a few are staying somewhere around Alexanderplatz from what I have gathered, others more close to the stadium. But it's all connected very well by the S-Bahn. I'm sure we will find some great place.

03-30-2009, 07:31 AM	#131
last unicorn Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: lost in poetry Posts: 19,446 Local Time: 03:32 AM	^ Yeah, Leif, I was also thinking about the pub we went to, I thought it was ok, especially since we could sit outside in the garden, which would, of course, be great if it's a warm summer day. Let's hope for good weather anyway, U2's last Berlin concert in 2005 wasn't so great, wheather-wise, but nothing can be compared to the 2005 Munich show, I was totally sick after that, wet experience. Btw, I don't mind going anywhere by public transport in Berlin. I'm sure we'll find a good place that is ok for everyone.

03-30-2009, 08:35 AM	#132
Vincent Vega Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 6,750 Local Time: 04:32 AM	Let's hope for an amazing summer once again. We could really need it. Guinness is served in many places, so we will definitely find something.

03-30-2009, 10:22 AM	#133
Vincent Vega Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 6,750 Local Time: 04:32 AM	eventim now charged my credit card. Soon they should tell me they sent the tickets.

04-03-2009, 04:56 AM	#134
Vincent Vega Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 6,750 Local Time: 04:32 AM	Still not sent. I hate such situations.

04-03-2009, 05:24 AM	#135
last unicorn Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: lost in poetry Posts: 19,446 Local Time: 03:32 AM	Don't worry Leif. None of my tickets have been sent. All accounts say: Payed/Confirmed or Ready for Shipment. Seems to work faster with Ticketmaster in the US.

04-03-2009, 05:48 AM	#136
Vincent Vega Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 6,750 Local Time: 04:32 AM	Yeah, it's just that as long as I don't hold the tickets in my hand I'm feeling a little nervous something might happen. Though on the other hand it's the same here, everything indicates everything's perfect.

04-03-2009, 06:02 AM	#137
last unicorn Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: lost in poetry Posts: 19,446 Local Time: 03:32 AM	Don't make me nervous I've ordered so many tickets from eventim in recent years, and they all arrived. I'm a little more nervous about my Milan tickets, though TicketOne answered my e-mail very quickly saying they will be shipped soon.

04-03-2009, 06:08 AM	#138
Vincent Vega Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 6,750 Local Time: 04:32 AM	I ordered tickets with them twice and didn't encounter any problems. Both times it took a few days for the tickets to be shipped. But not as long. However, they charged my account, hence there shouldn't be a problem. I guess they are just pretty busy right now. After all there is quite a bunch of concerts and other events this year.

04-03-2009, 04:40 PM	#139
euphroszune Babyface Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 18 Local Time: 03:32 AM	My tickets have been shipped today via DHL