Here you find an overview of the ten German host cities with all the information about the European Championship events, camping tips near the stadiums and must-sees in the local cities.
52 football matches, 24 teams, 10 venues and a whole lot of fans - the 17th UEFA European Football Championship is just around the corner! The time has come on 14 June and fans from all over Europe will fill stadiums and cities with crowds and football euphoria. True to the motto of this year's European Championship ‘United by Football. United in the heart of Europe’, they will join in the excitement, celebrations and cheering. One thing is certain: we are hyped.
Football and camping go together at least as well as the European Championships and Germany. Matches will be played all over Germany over many weeks, and fans not only have to travel, but also stay overnight as close to the stadium as possible.
Regardless of whether you are planning to watch one game or several, there is probably no better accommodation than a campervan. However, there are a few things to bear in mind and some information to research: Where is which game taking place? Where can you camp near the stadium? And what else can you do in this city?
But let's start from the beginning: What is there to know about the European Championship in Germany 2024?
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The European Football Championship 2024 in Germany - what you need to know
When & where will the EURO 2024 take place? The UEFA European Football Championship will take place in ten German cities from 14 June to 14 July 2024. Here you can find the exact
What is the motto of Euro 2024? ‘United by Football. United in the heart of Europe’ - a message of unity, togetherness and inclusion: Everyone should feel at home in football.
What is the official mascot of Euro 2024? May we introduce: Albärt - a teddy bear. Users of Uefa.com and schoolchildren across Europe voted for the name (the competitors included Bärnardo, Bärnheart and Herzi von Bär) 🐻
Which one is THE EM Song 2024? The German singer Leony, together with the US band One Republic and the Italians Meduza, has chosen the produced the song ‘FIRE’ for Euro 2024. Unofficially, however, the song ‘Major Tom’ by Peter Schilling is in the running.
When was the first European Men's Football Championship held?The first European Championship took place in France in 1960, but was still called the ‘European Cup of Nations’ at the time. In 1966, UEFA officially declared the competition the European Football Championship.
Who are the reigning European champions? Italy. At Euro 2021, the Italian team beat England 4:3 in the final at Wembley Stadium in London.
Which country holds the record for the most European Championship titles? Two answers are correct: Germany and Spain. Both have won the European Championship title three times, Germany in 1972, 1980 and 1996 and Spain in 1964, 2008 and 2012. Italy follows in third place.
Which country has reached the final the most times? Germany has reached the European Championship final six times, the most. Maybe this year will be the 7th!
What is the name of the trophy to be won? It's the Henri Delaunay Cup. The Frenchman Henri Delaunay, after whom the trophy is named, is regarded as the ‘spiritual father’ of the European Football Championship: he was the first UEFA General Secretary. Incidentally, the trophy is and remains the property of UEFA as a challenge cup.
Camping 2024 European Football Championship: these are the advantagesat the
Now that we've clarified the important facts, it's time to find suitable accommodation in the ten host cities of Euro 2024 - unfortunately, that's sometimes not so easy. We therefore recommend: go camping!
You can find well-equipped and beautifully located campsites in all ten European Championship host cities - often in the immediate vicinity of the stadiums and city centres with fan zones. After cheering on the national team, you can simply hop on the S-Bahn and fall into the cosy camper bed of your home on four wheels - or end the day at the campsite. Many of our campsite tips even have a snack bar, kiosk or restaurant waiting for hungry or thirsty guests. Dogs are usually also welcome.
The right vehicle for your football and camping adventure? You'll find it with us! These are the advantages of camping during the European Championships:
A spontaneous alternative when hotels and holiday flats in the host cities are fully booked.
Often the cheaper accommodation option compared to overpriced hotels during the European Championships - also because you can cook and cater for yourself in the camper.
Short and uncomplicated journey to the stadium: either by campervan or public transport. Some cities even have campsites where you can get to the stadium in just 10 minutes by car. Our tip, however, is to choose a campsite from which you can get to the stadium by public transport to avoid the expected traffic chaos. True professionals simply take their bikes with them and can then cycle to and from the stadium at their leisure.
The ideal contrast to the action and hustle and bustle surrounding the football matches: Sitting in the sun on your personal terrace in front of the camper before or after the game with a cold beer from your camper fridge and reviewing the game - sounds quite passable, doesn't it?
Camping experience with other football fans, because shared joy is double the joy: You probably won't be the only person camping during the European Championships - so you can probably expect a cool atmosphere at the campsite where you can continue to enjoy the football euphoria and maybe talk a bit of shop.
Lots of flexibility: Many of the campsites that we can recommend for your visit to the European Championships are not only close to the stadium, but also to the city centres - with your camper you are flexible and can always go on exploratory tours in between to get the most out of your holiday.
EURO 2024 venues: EURO information, camping tips and places of interest
Ten German cities will become the centre of football fever during the European Championships and will host the national teams' football matches: Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Gelsenkirchen, Stuttgart and Leipzig. Even those who are unable to get a ticket for a match can look forward to football action, as there are special fan zones and public viewing for everyone in all host cities. Here you can find out what the individual cities have to offer in terms of European Championship events and sights, as well as the best campsites to stay at near the stadiums.
European Football Championship 2024 in Munich
The Allianz Arena in the Bavarian capital will host the opening match of Euro 2024 between Germany and Scotland on 14 June. 67,000 football fans will create a great atmosphere at FC Bayern's stadium for the kick-off of the European Championships and many more will watch at the public viewing - on the huge screen at the Olympic Lake, for example. The 2006 World Cup in Germany was also a great success. opening match took place in Munich: True fans will certainly remember the unforgettable first goal of this match: Philip Lahm, who scored the 1:0 against Costa Rica from the edge of the penalty area in the 6th minute of the game. Surely no one would object to a second edition of this goal 😉
Another idea: combine the European Championship experience with a camping holiday at one of the many beautiful lakes in the area: the Ammersee, Walchensee or Riegsee
Alter Peter with a view of Marienplatz: one of the most beautiful vantage points in Munich and perfect for watching the hustle and bustle in the heart of the city
Viktualienmarkt: Market stalls with everything your heart desires: from Bavarian delicacies to exotic fruits
Olympiapark: Built for the Olympic Games, it is still a place for picnics, sport and great views - and for football action during the European Championships
English Garden: As big as 640 football pitches and Munich's best park
Camping destinations around Munich: you will find them here
Local specialities: Pretzels, veal sausage with sweet mustard, lard noodles - & of course beer!
Football summer in Berlin! This means that the German capital will be transformed into a football stronghold during the summer months, turning people who were previously football grouches into football fans. There will be matches at the Olympic Stadium and public viewing and other fan festivities at the Brandenburg Gate. So: grab one of our Off campervans at our Berlin location and make your way to the stadium!
Five European Championship matches will be played at the Rhein Energie Stadium. It goes without saying that you can expect a lot from Cologne's football flair - after all, Cologne is a city full of football fans. For a very special European Championship experience, you can even pitch your tent in a prime city centre location at the FAN CAMP EURO 2024 to spend the night among other football fans in a prime city centre location.
Tip: For UEFA EURO 2024, the city of Cologne is building a new stadium with the Fan Camp Cologne, where you can bring your own tents, stay in one of the 4-bed or 8-bed tents provided or in a dormitory right in the city centre - right next to the 'Tanzbrunnen' public viewing area and just a 15-minute walk from Cologne Cathedral.
📍Things to do in Cologne:
Cologne Cathedral: The most visited sight in Germany
German Sport & Olympic Museum: Everything to do with national, international and Olympic sport
Cologne Chocolate Museum: The sweetest museum far and wide with one of the largest chocolate fountains in the world
Cologne cable car: A different way to cross the Rhine
Local specialities: Halve Hahn (rye roll with butter, cheese, mustard, onions and gherkins), Rhenish Sauerbraten & Kölsch beer
European Football Championship 2024 in Dortmund
Dortmund will host six more European Championship matches! The Signal Iduna Park, where the matches will take place, will be temporarily renamed BVB Stadion Dortmund and the official German Football Museum is a good tip for anyone who wants to integrate a quieter football experience into their trip for a change.
Tip: There are pop-up campsites and glamping options at two locations in the region for UEFA EURO 2024: In Revierpark Nienhausen (35 min. by car, 1:10 h by public transport to the stadium) and the EM-Village Herten (30 min. by car, 1:10 h by public transport to the stadium)
📍Bucket List Dortmund:
German Football Museum: A visit to the official German Football Museum is almost an essential part of a stay in the city during the European Championships
Dortmunder U: House of art and culture, education, science and artistic research, where you can not only learn a lot, but also admire the panorama of the city
Phoenix des Lumières: Monumental digital exhibitions in a former glass-blowing factory, where visitors can experience the works of renowned artists in a special way
Phoenix Lake: Popular local recreation area on a former industrial site
Local specialities: Pommes Schranke, Pfefferpotthast (beef dish from Westphalian cuisine) & regional beer
The capital of North Rhine-Westphalia will host five European Championship matches. The fan zones in Düsseldorf - i.e. the top watch spots - are located at several locations in the city centre and the football stadium - the MERKUR SPIEL ARENA - is right next to Messe Düsseldorf, where the Caravan Salon also takes place: THE trade fair for camper and motorhome enthusiasts. Düsseldorf has set itself the goal of making the EURO 2024 to be ‘Everybodys home game’ and is therefore offering three fan zones and a whole host of programmes.
Tip: There are pop-up campsites and glamping options at two locations in the region for UEFA EURO 2024: Revierpark Nienhausen (40 min. drive to the stadium) and the EM-Village Herten (55 min. drive to the stadium)
📍Things to do in Düsseldorf:
‘Longest bar in the world": 260 pubs, restaurants and bars in Düsseldorf's historic city centre
Little Tokyo: Home to the third-largest Japanese community in Europe (after London and Paris), this is the ideal place to immerse yourself in Japanese culture
Kö-Bogen II: One of the most modern parts of the city with 8 kilometres of hornbeam hedges and over 30,000 plants
Fortuna-Büdchen: A popular meeting place for football fans & the perfect stop on a walk along the Rhine
Local specialities: Reibekuchen (potato pancakes with apple sauce), Muhrejubbel (carrot stew) & Alt beer
European Football Championship 2024 in Frankfurt am Main
Anticipation for the 2024 European Championships is also growing in Frankfurt am Main - the matches between Belgium and Slovakia, Denmark and England, Switzerland and Germany and Slovakia and Romania will be played here. Under the motto ‘United by football in the heart of Europe’, the party will then take place in the 1.4-kilometre-long fan zone directly on the banks of the Main.
Eiserner Steg: The pedestrian bridge offers a great view of the Frankfurt skyline - one of the best photo spots
Main Tower viewing platform: Frankfurt from above on the viewing platform of the Main Tower
Main riverbank: The Fan Zone is located on the northern bank of the Main, but the southern side of the river is also worth a visit - for example, for a drink or a picnic on the riverbank
Rooftop bars: Admiring the sunset from one of the many rooftop bars in the city centre is a must!
Local specialities: Handkäs mit Musik (sour milk cheese in a savoury marinade, served with bread and apple wine), apple wine in a ‘Bembel’ (the classic stone jug for Frankfurt's national drink) & green sauce with potatoes and egg
European Football Championship 2024 in Gelsenkirchen
European Championship in Gelsenkirchen? The Ruhr metropolis is not only home to FC Schalke 04, but is also one of the venues for this year's football summer: four European Championship matches in the VELTINS Arena and European Championship fever in the fan zone at Nordsternpark with public viewing in the amphitheatre. There will also be special fan meeting points in the city centre where football fans can meet up before and after the games!
Tip: There are pop-up campsites and glamping options at two locations in the region for UEFA EURO 2024: In Revierpark Niehausen (15 min. by car, 45 min. by public transport to the stadium) and the EM-Village Herten (15 min. by car, 55 min. by public transport to the stadium)
📍Things to Do in Gelsenkirchen:
Schloss Berge: Late baroque castle in a green park landscape
Graf Bismarck Marina: Neighbourhood directly on the Rhine-Herne Canal - particularly beautiful at sunset
Rheinelbe slagheap: slagheap with a great view over the city and the Ruhr region
Ückendorf: Lively neighbourhood with lots of pubs and a great atmosphere
Local specialities: Taxiteller (currywurst with chips, gyros and tzatziki) & local beer
‘The whole city is astadium!’. Under this motto Stuttgart is also eagerly awaiting the month of the European Championships. There will be five football matches in the metropolis on the Neckar, including at least one involving the German national team. Incidentally, Stuttgart also wins the (unofficial) contest for the best European Championship campsite: The Stuttgart Cannstatter Wasen campsite is just a 15-minute walk from the stadium - travelling to the stadium made easy!
You can find the most beautiful private campsites around Stuttgart here
📍Things to Do in Stuttgart:
Television tower: the city's most famous landmark with a viewing platform 150 metres above the ground
StadtPalais - Museum for Stuttgart: Here, visitors can learn about the history and future of the city and experience interactive exhibitions
Tomb Chapel: Built in 1820 for the deceased wife of King Wilhelm I, the monument today offers a great view of Stuttgart, the arena and the surrounding vineyards
Local specialities: Maultaschen (pasta dumplings filled with minced meat or vegetables), cheese spaetzle & wine from the region
Around the EM 2024 Leipzig will celebrate the EURO 2024 Festival with a large fan zone on Augustusplatz, public viewing and many other sporting and cultural events. The city will host four European Championship matches in the Red Bull Arena. A special highlight: France will play the Netherlands on 21 June and many Dutch fans will be flocking to Leipzig for the match. There are plenty of campsites:)
Panorama Tower: skyscraper directly opposite the Augustusplatz fan zone - the city's architectural landmark with a viewing platform on the 31st floor
Panometer: Exhibition centre with artistic 360° panoramas by world-famous artist Yadegar Asisi
Völkerschlachtdenkmal: commemorates the Battle of Leipzig in 1813 during the wars of liberation against Napoleon - insights into history and views of the city
Canoe tour through the city's rivers to Lake Cospuden
Local specialities: Leipziger Allerlei (vegetable dish made from carrots, asparagus and peas), Leipziger Lerchen (shortbread pastry filled with nuts and cherries) & the beer speciality Gose
Conclusion: Experience football fever while camping at the venues of Euro 2024
The German host cities are expecting tens of thousands of fans for the European Football Championship this summer. Many hotels are already fully booked. The alternative: temporary campsites - and with our tips, you're well equipped for a camping adventure with football flair. Whether you're watching the European Championship matches live in the stands with your family, cheering with your friends at a public viewing or cheering in front of the TV in the very first row - we wish you a great, diverse European Championship with lots of ‘Olés’! 🫶
