Euro 2024
Starting this Friday the Euro 2024 championship kicks off. We have three host cities close by. plus the French team staying in Bad Lippspringe.
Below is a range of info translated from the official Euro 2024 website. Additionally you can find links to help with travel and security.
For guides and gameday information about the host cities you can learn more at the official EURO 2024 website
Polezi NRW- Polizei NRW covers security aspects
Travel
Expect high traffic and passenger volumes on match days. Berlin has even created a parking exclusion zone around the Olympic stadium.
Via Michelin provides live traffic information Via Michelin provides live traffic information.
Check Bhan.de for national trains
Regiobhan & Rhienbhan are local train companies in NRW.
Here are the event links for the closest host cities....Cologne has two Fan zones. The city and its residents are known for creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for fan and guests. Stop by the Fan Zone at Heumarkt, mingle with other fans at the Public Viewing in Tanzbrunnen while enjoying art and culture in the old town.
Dortmund offers two prime Fan zone locations Friedensplatz and Westfalenpark. Featuring a diverse array of programmes for everyone. In addition to numerous other activities, both locations feature a soccer activity area and, on certain days, live music. with the 25,000 capacity at Westfalen Park Dortmund has one of the largest fan zones.
There will be three fanzones available in Dusseldorf for the tournament .Fan Zone Burgplatz will be buzzing with exciting activities, music and top-notch entertainment for the celebrations.
For theatre enthusiasts and culture buffs, don’t miss “Faith. Love. Football”, a play that has been specially commissioned for EURO 2024 taking to the stage at Fan Zone Schauspielhaus, which is located next to the Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus.
If
you want to enjoy match action with thousands of fans, head to Public Viewing Rheinufer to watch the live screenings set against the backdrop of Düsseldorf’s skyline. For those taking the scenic route along the Rhine to or from Düsseldorf Arena, there’s a chance to catch a match before or after!
A former colliery site Nordsternpark has been transformed into a green public space for the EURO 2024 Festival. The amphitheatre within the park will hold the public viewing.