Euro 2024 Germany - extra sites?

[Heebson]

We’re planning to combine a trip to Germany whilst the UEFA Euro’s are on next year.

Never having attended a tournament before (I’m Scottish, so still not even convinced my team will be there this time either yet!), I’m wondering if anyone with experience knows if they create extra temporary sites during events like this? If so, when?

Any other tips for motorhoming during something like this welcome! We’re not too bothered about making matches - think fanzones and general atmosphere will be good enough!

Thnx,
Heeb

 

[suavecarve]

I would suspect they would.
But just in case they dont, target your cities. eg Hamburg, Munich etc.
Look at Stellplatzes on a train line (or designated cycle route) out of town from the arena. (I would have B C and D plans)
Once in the stellplatz, take your paid receipt to the Tourist Information Office and ask if they do any travel options like bus or train, and gleefully accept any offer of free transport for the duration of your stay there (or couple of days)

Courtesy of Barti Ddu

 

[Barti Ddu]

I would suspect they would.
But just in case they dont, target your cities. eg Hamburg, Munich etc.
Look at Stellplatzes on a train line (or designated cycle route) out of town from the arena. (I would have B C and D plans)
Once in the stellplatz, take your paid receipt to the Tourist Information Office and ask if they do any travel options like bus or train, and gleefully accept any offer of free transport for the duration of your stay there (or couple of days)

Courtesy of Barti Ddu

The way that it appears to work to get free transport when staying at stellplatz and campsites in Germany is that as you have paid an element of tourist tax you are entitled to certain benefits.

If the stellplatz or campsite is manned or has an attendant it is likely you will be given your card or pass directly. If unmanned and you paid for your stellplatz using a ticket machine you need to take the receipt portion of this to the local tourist information centre who can issue the card pass to you.

The generic term for the pass appears to be free "Guest Card".

I think that these benefits vary by region / municipality. For example in the Black Forest the card is called the "Schwarzwald Konus Karte". This gives free transport on buses and regional trains. In other regions it is for local buses only. Sometimes the Guest Card gives you other local benefits such as free entry to local pool / leisure centre.

The value of the free transport appears to be generally actually more than the cost of the stellplatz so it's a really good deal, especially as dogs are welcome on German trains and buses.

I'm not sure if all regions offer it but we got free Guest Passes including public transport in the Black Forest, Füssen (Bavaria) and Lake Constance.

We'll be returning back through Germany within the month as we come back home from Croatia, and If we find out anymore I'll update this.

 

[lorger]

We’re planning to combine a trip to Germany whilst the UEFA Euro’s are on next year.

Never having attended a tournament before (I’m Scottish, so still not even convinced my team will be there this time either yet!), I’m wondering if anyone with experience knows if they create extra temporary sites during events like this? If so, when?

Any other tips for motorhoming during something like this welcome! We’re not too bothered about making matches - think fanzones and general atmosphere will be good enough!

Thnx,
Heeb

We are hoping to head over for it too, like you being Scottish we won't be booking yet just incase

 

[Heebson]

If the stellplatz or campsite is manned or has an attendant it is likely you will be given your card or pass directly

This is excellent info & service. Guess the only bummer is that you need to pay to travel and find the nearest Tourist Info office! (Unless they refund you that journey?).

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[Birdy67]

We're also planning on doing this and hopefully catching a couple of matches along the way before heading into France just as the Tour de France gets going. Yesterday I entered the lottery for two matches. Here's the link for anyone that wants to do the same. You have until 26th October to register for any games you want to see but of course, until the draw is done there's no way of knowing what matches you might get, just the date, time and venue.

Tickets/Hospitality | UEFA EURO 2024

The official site of UEFA EURO. Visit now for information such as news, stats, videos, player and club information and much more.

www.uefa.com

 

[stevewagner]

No good targeting cities until you know what group your team will be in. We Did the World Cup in Germany and there were lots of temporary sites. They also provided lots of temporary toilets at large lay-bys where fans had parked. Although the first round of ticket applications has started and ends on 26th October they will start again in December once the draw has been made.

 

[Birdy67]

No good targeting cities until you know what group your team will be in. We Did the World Cup in Germany and there were lots of temporary sites. They also provided lots of temporary toilets at large lay-bys where fans had parked. Although the first round of ticket applications has started and ends on 26th October they will start again in December once the draw has been made.

There's always a chance that you get lucky with your selections but if you don't I'll happily go and support the Dutch or French against Scotland.

 

[Barti Ddu]

This is excellent info & service. Guess the only bummer is that you need to pay to travel and find the nearest Tourist Info office! (Unless they refund you that journey?).

Not really an issue. Every small town in Germany appears to have a Tourist Information Office, often associated with the Rathaus / Town Hall.

For example we stayed at the Stellplatz in Oberkirch in the Black Forest. Cost was €12 per night plus an extra €2 tourist tax. Paid at the machine. First part of the dispensed ticket put in vehicle windscreen. Second part of ticket take to the tourist office. We stayed for 2 nights and was given a Guest Pass for 3 days (day of arrival to day of departure). The tourist office in Oberkirch was 10 minutes walk from the Stellplatz, and directly opposite the train station where we used our passes for day trips out including to the spa town of Baden Baden.

In contrast, in Füssen the stellplatz/ campsite was staffed and we got our free Füssen Card directly from the lady on reception, again covering the days from arrival to departure. Used the pass for busses into the town centre and also out to Neuschwanstein Castle.

 

[Heebson]

No good targeting cities until you know what group your team will be in. We Did the World Cup in Germany and there were lots of temporary sites. They also provided lots of temporary toilets at large lay-bys where fans had parked. Although the first round of ticket applications has started and ends on 26th October they will start again in December once the draw has been made.

Brilliant - thanks stevewagner! I was hoping to hear from someone with prior experience - even better if it was in Germany!

Was there public transport options to get into the cities from the temporary sites and lay-bys?

I guess any other info/tips gratefully received!

(BTW - regarding tickets, I understand that there will be an official resale platform provided, so could take a long shot gamble or two - or of course go in for every game if you can afford to be very lucky!)

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[Birdy67]

Brilliant - thanks stevewagner! I was hoping to hear from someone with prior experience - even better if it was in Germany!

Was there public transport options to get into the cities from the temporary sites and lay-bys?

I guess any other info/tips gratefully received!

(BTW - regarding tickets, I understand that there will be an official resale platform provided, so could take a long shot gamble or two - or of course go in for every game if you can afford to be very lucky!)

Just bear in mind that if you choose a game each day then you have to pay for them all if successful. you can't at that point only choose certain matches that you were allocated. And you can only select one match per day, even if certain games are at neighbouring stadia. But the tickets are only 30 euros per person so definitely worth entering the ballot. I based ours on our likely journey from North to South and the approximate dates we'd be there.

 

[stevewagner]

Brilliant - thanks stevewagner! I was hoping to hear from someone with prior experience - even better if it was in Germany!

Was there public transport options to get into the cities from the temporary sites and lay-bys?

I guess any other info/tips gratefully received!

(BTW - regarding tickets, I understand that there will be an official resale platform provided, so could take a long shot gamble or two - or of course go in for every game if you can afford to be very lucky!)

Temporary areas we stayed at always had public transport close by. We take a scooter so use that to get to the stadiums. The whole organisation was excellent as you would expect in Germany. Selling tickets is never an issue as there are always people lurking wishing to buy. However ticketing will be by smartphone this time so I’m not sure whether they will accept print outs.

 

[stevewagner]

Just bear in mind that if you choose a game each day then you have to pay for them all if successful. you can't at that point only choose certain matches that you were allocated. And you can only select one match per day, even if certain games are at neighbouring stadia. But the tickets are only 30 euros per person so definitely worth entering the ballot. I based ours on our likely journey from North to South and the approximate dates we'd be there.

They start at 30 euros

 

[Birdy67]

They start at 30 euros

Correct, although you can select the price level you prefer, so if you're unsuccessful for the cheap seats you won't get lumbered with more expensive ones. The knockout stages go up to 50 euros and higher still for the quarter finals and beyond, as you'd expect.

 

[Soycd]

We lived there during the world cup in Germany and if that's anything to go by the Germans will have it highly organised. I would not be surprised if they didn't set up temporary stelplatz within striking distance of the grounds/fan zones. They already have huge parking areas near or at stadiums and the travel infrastucture means most stadiums are easy to get to. It being one of the most motorhome friendly countries in Europe it should be a great place to visit during the Euros. As others may have said already, I'd be looking for small towns, with a station that connects to the big cities. Since nearly every town has a stelplatz, that would be my plan.
For example, Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen, Dusseldorf are all on the same trainline if approaching from the east. Hamburg and Berlin are also easy access using the same lines with I think, one change.

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[Heebson]

We lived there during the world cup in Germany and if that's anything to go by the Germans will have it highly organised. I would not be surprised if they didn't set up temporary stelplatz within striking distance of the grounds/fan zones. They already have huge parking areas near or at stadiums and the travel infrastucture means most stadiums are easy to get to. It being one of the most motorhome friendly countries in Europe it should be a great place to visit during the Euros. As others may have said already, I'd be looking for small towns, with a station that connects to the big cities. Since nearly every town has a stelplatz, that would be my plan.
For example, Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen, Dusseldorf are all on the same trainline if approaching from the east. Hamburg and Berlin are also easy access using the same lines with I think, one change.

Thanks - very reassuring!

Out of interest, how late does public transport tend to run? I’ve been to Germany (without motorhome) a few times and used trains/trams/buses - but never trying to get out of a city late at night…

 

[Soycd]

Thanks - very reassuring!

Out of interest, how late does public transport tend to run? I’ve been to Germany (without motorhome) a few times and used trains/trams/buses - but never trying to get out of a city late at night…

Not too sure. Usually run quite late, however, you might find that they will lay on more public transport. They generally do for big events.

 

[9Etype]

I'm really excited about Euro 2024. I gathered my family, and we're going to Germany in a motorhome to watch the tournament. Being from Spain, it's quite a trip, but totally worth it. We have been to Euro 2016 in France with my motorhome, and we liked it. This year, we are especially looking forward to the Portugal vs. France game. Cristiano Ronaldo is our favorite player, and seeing him play live will be amazing.
My family and I also sometimes also enjoy watching the UEFA Women's Champions League. I know it may sound funny, but even so, the level of play is incredible, and it's great to see the talent and dedication of the women's teams. Our favorite game so far has been Real Madrid W vs. BK Hacken W.

 

[CAB96]

I'm really excited about Euro 2024. I gathered my family, and we're going to Germany in a motorhome to watch the tournament. Being from Spain, it's quite a trip, but totally worth it. We have been to Euro 2016 in France with my motorhome, and we liked it. This year, we are especially looking forward to the Portugal vs. France game. Cristiano Ronaldo is our favorite player, and seeing him play live will be amazing.
My family and I also sometimes also enjoy watching the UEFA Women's Champions League. I know it may sound funny, but even so, the level of play is incredible, and it's great to see the talent and dedication of the women's teams. Our favorite game so far has been Real Madrid W vs. BK Hacken W.

Did you get to see the game?