Football Above the Clouds: Why a Stadium in a Swiss Village Is a Social Anxiety Phobia's Paradise (9 photos)

If there were a World Cup for the most secluded sports venues, the Ottmar Hitzfeld Arena in the Swiss village of Gschpon would take first place without a single match. Perched at a dizzying height of two thousand meters above sea level, this facility dedicated to the legendary Ottmar Hitzfeld offers not just a game, but the opportunity to feel like the only person on the planet. This is precisely what a photographer discovered when he stumbled upon an empty field during an expedition through the Alps. While footballers in megacities fight for space in arenas, here you can practice your shots in splendid isolation, knowing that your spectators are nothing but eternal mountain peaks. Of course, this training format is hardly suitable for noisy team tournaments, but for an introvert dreaming of escaping the hustle and bustle of the city, this place is a real jackpot. After all, what's the point of a perfect goal if no one sees it? The answer is simple: to enjoy the process itself, without the distraction of the crowd. fans





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