Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg

Club: IFK Göteborg, GAIS Göteborg, Örgryte IS
Capacity: 16,700
Matches: 3 Group B matches, semi-final
15 June Spain v Germany
18 June Spain v England
22 June Finland v Spain
26 June Semi-final 2 1B v 2A
Population: 510,000
Website: www.goteborg.com

Construction on the new Gamla Ullevi began in January 2007 ahead of the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and is home to GAIS Göteborg, IFK Göteborg and Örgryte IS. The new arena replaces the former Gamla Ullevi which has been demolished. It is owned by the three clubs and will also become home to the Swedish women's national team.

Venue guide
Industry and finance have been the focus for Sweden's second largest city since it was founded in the 17th Century, with a city proverb stating, "one does not write poems in Gothenburg but bills". Sitting on the River Göta (borg means fort) it was created to provide the country's commercial window to the west, and that international outlook has made it unique. The city was heavily influenced by the Dutch, who provided the skills needed to build in the marshy areas around the city. Scottish traders also had an impact, attested to by the way the letter r is pronounced in the local dialect.

Due to its thriving trade with the British, Gothenburg was known as "Lilla London" (Little London) but, 300 years on, it is now distinctly Swedish. Established brands like Volvo were founded in the city which, contrary to the proverb, has also developed a thriving cultural scene. Gothenburg was the birthplace of the composer Kurt Atterberg, and bands such as The Soundtrack of Our Lives and Ace of Base have continued the musical tradition. Tourism is also growing, and Liseberg – the biggest attraction in the city – was named one of the top ten amusement parks in the world by Forbes Magazine in 2005. One of its rides, the Balder, has twice scooped the award for the Best Wooden-Tracked Rollercoaster in the world.

Host city Web site

• www.goteborg.com

Further information

• 2009/11 Regulations