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Gerhard Hanappi Stadium
Gerhard-Hanappi Stadion as "Sankt Hanappi" (Saint Hanappi), which relates to the
fans’ slogan Rapid ist uns’re Religion ("Rapid is our reli-
Sankt Hanappi gion").
Photogallery
Former names Weststadion
Location Hütteldorf
Opened 1977
Architect Gerhard Hanappi • West Stand
• North Stand
Capacity 18,500
• East Stand
Tenants • South Stand
Coordinates: 48°11′52″N 16°15′55″E / 48.19778°N
Rapid Vienna
16.26528°E / 48.19778; 16.26528
The Gerhard Hanappi Stadion is a football stadion in Hüt-
teldorf, in the west of Vienna, Austria. It is the home
ground of Rapid Vienna. It was officially opened in 1977
as "Weststadion" (Western stadium). In 1980 it was re-
named, to honor its architect, Austrian football player
Gerhard Hanappi. Among fans the stadium is also known
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• Buildings and structures in Vienna
• Football venues in Austria
• Sport in Vienna
• Hietzing
• SK Rapid Wien
• UEFA European Football Championship stadiums
• Buildings and structures completed in 1977
• Event venues established in 1977
• Austrian sports venue stubs
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