Our Travel Guide to Germany for the UEFA EUROs 2024

7 March 2024

The UEFA EURO 2024 Football Championships will be held in Germany this year, which is a great opportunity to make a trip of it and dive into local Kaffeehaus and beer garden culture. We have compiled the ultimate travel guide for each of the major hosting cities of the tournament to help you make the most of your trip.

KEY GROUP GAMES

• 14th June – GERMANY VS SCOTLAND in Munich
• 16th June – SERBIA VS ENGLAND in Gelsenkirchen
• 19th June – SCOTLAND VS SWITZERLAND in Cologne
• 20th June – DENMARK VS ENGLAND in Frankfurt
• 23rd June – SCOTLAND VS HUNGARY in Stuttgart
• 25th June – ENGLAND VS SLOVENIA in Cologne

KNOCKOUT GAMES

• 5th July – QUARTER FINAL 1 in Stuttgart
• 5th July – QUARTER FINAL 2 in Hamburg
• 6th July – QUARTER FINAL 3 in Düsseldorf
• 6th July – QUARTER FINAL 4 in Berlin
• 9th July – SEMI FINAL 1 in Munich
• 10th July – SEMI FINAL 2 in Dortmund
• 14th July – FINAL in Berlin

MUNICH

Surf in the famous Eisbach and stroll through the English Gardens before visting the Munich Residenz or the BMW Museum. Depending on the weather, dine at the Hofbräuhaus or in the beer garden at Viktualienmarkt for a Munich beer hall experience. Close to the Alps, Munich is also a great base for day trips to castles and idyllic hikes or even a quick spa break to wind down after the football.

GAMES IN MUNICH:

• OPENING FIXTURE: GERMANY VS SCOTLAND – 14th June
• SEMI FINAL – 9th July

WHAT To See in Munich:

• Munich Residenz,
• Schloss Neuschwanstein,
• BMW Museum

WHERE TO Eat in Munich:

• Hofbräuhaus
• Spatenhaus an der Oper
• Gasthaus Isarthor

WHERE TO Stay in Munich:

• Hotel Bayerischer Hof
• Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
• Mandarin Oriental

COLOGNE

Explore the museums of Cologne and scale the Cathedral for the best view of the city during the day… before heading out to the Belgian Quarter at night. The city’s museums offer something for every interest – choose from the renowned Lindt Chocolate Museum, Roman excavations or the Ludwig museum for their modern art collection. Indulge in local food at Bei Oma Kleinmann and finish the evening at brewery Pfäffgen, drinking the local ‘Kölsch’ beer.

GAMES IN COLOGNE:

• SCOTLAND VS SWITZERLAND – 19th June
• ENGLAND VS SLOVENIA – 25th June

WHAT TO SEE IN COLOGNE:

• Cologne Cathedral
• Lindt Chocolate Museum
• Museum Ludwig

WHERE TO EAT IN COLOGNE:

• Konrad
• Ox & Klee
• Bei Oma Kleinmann

WHERE TO STAY IN COLOGNE:

• Qvest Hideaway
• Savoy Cologne
• AMERON Hotel
• Hotel Stadtpalais

DÜSSELDORF

The capital of NRW, which was voted one of the prettiest cities in Germany, is a great base for fans with tickets to matches in Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen and of course Düsseldorf itself. The Konigsallee offers the best shopping in the region… and the old town offers one of the best nights out. Watch the sunset on the Rhine Promenade before heading to the Uerige Brewery serving local ‘Alt’ beer and traditional German pub food.

GAMES IN DÜSSELDORF:

• SERBIA VS ENGLAND – 16th June (Gelsenkirchen)
• QUARTER FINAL – 16th July (Düsseldorf)

WHAT TO SEE IN DÜSSELDORF:

• K20 Art Gallery
• the Old Town of Kaiserswerth
• Carlsplatz Food Market

WHERE TO EAT IN DÜSSELDORF:

• Nagaya
• Bob & Mary’s
• The Duchy

WHERE TO STAY IN DÜSSELDORF:

• InterContinental
• Breidenbacher Hof
• Hyatt Regency

HAMBURG

Stroll around the Speicherstadt and pick up a morning coffee at the local coffee roasters… then head to the St. Pauli Fish Market to try a local Fischbrotchen for lunch. Start the evening with cocktails at Skyline Bar 20up, before diving into the lively Hamburg nightlife, where you can explore The Beatles’ old spots at Kaiserkeller and Indra Club.

GAMES IN HAMBURG:

• QUARTER FINAL – 5th July

WHAT TO SEE IN HAMBURG:

• St. Pauli Fish Market
• Port of Hamburg boat tour
• Speicherstadt

WHERE TO EAT IN HAMBURG:

• Erika’s Eck
• A Varina
• Haerlin
• 100/200 Kitchen

WHERE TO STAY IN HAMBURG:

• Hotel Atlantic Kempinski
• The Fontenay
• Fairmont Hotel

FRANKFURT

Spend the afternoon enjoying coffee and cake at a Kaffeehaus and explore the city via the Ebbelwei Express Tram, which serves local apple wine onboard. You can then enjoy views of the city lights at night whilst dining at the Main Tower restaurant, which overlooks the whole city. If you prefer life outside of the city, consider staying at the Schlosshotel Kronberg just outside of Frankfurt, with the option to book a golf day.

GAMES IN FRANKFURT:

• DENMARK VS ENGLAND – 26th June

WHAT TO SEE IN FRANKFURT:

• Ebbelwei Express Tram
• Römerberg
• Heidelberg Castle

WHERE TO EAT IN FRANKFURT:

• Chairs
• Main Tower restaurant
• Emma Metzler

WHERE TO STAY IN FRANKFURT:

• Grandhotel Hessischer Hof
• Schlosshotel Kronberg
• Steigenberger Hotel

BERLIN

Wander through the Tiergarten before boarding a boat tour where you can sip Aperol Spritz’s, whilst cruising along the Spree, passing key sights including government buildings and the Museumsinsel. For lunch, you want to grab a ‘Currywurst’ and walk along the old Berlin Wall which is covered in world famous street art. You can take in the best views of the city from the top of the Humboldt Forum, before dining at the Hakescher Hof which serves traditional German dishes… and finishing in Friedrichshain to enjoy the vibrant nightlife.

GAMES IN BERLIN:

• QUARTER FINAL – 6th July
• THE FINAL – 14th July

WHAT TO SEE IN BERLIN:

• Berliner Schloss
• Checkpoint Charlie
• Tiergarten

WHERE TO EAT IN BERLIN:

• Eins44
• Restaurant Hakescher Hof

WHERE TO STAY IN BERLIN:

• Das Stue
• Hotel Michelberger
• Hotel Adlon Kempinski

Screenings in London

This year’s EURO Championships in Germany could finally see the England men’s team take home a coveted international trophy. To make sure they can bring it home they will need your support, so why not gather your team for a bespoke screening for of one of the key games.

From venue finding to booking a football legend to host, our team will take care of the whole event, even with short lead times when England make it to the final rounds. We will manage your event to include theming and entertainment and make your screening the best place to watch the match!

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