Originally built in 1920 the stadium was previously named for Betzenberg hill upon which it rests. With a fresh name change in 1985, after legendary footballer Fritz Walter of 1.FC Kaiserslautern fame, the stadium has been undergoing almost continuous expansion and redevelopment, the most recent of which cost €53 million. With a seating capacity of 48,500 (all covered) the stadium is quite impressive. Impressive also are the views of the city from this vantage point.