For four weeks starting June 14, Germany will be hoping to repeat the 2006 Sommermärchen (summer fairy tale), when they won the World Cup against all odds as hosts.
The whole country becomes one huge festival parade ground and everyone is invited. Whether you have tickets for Euro 2024 or are simply visiting during the tournament, you can expect a party atmosphere, with cafes, restaurants and beer gardens setting up screens showing the matches. From Berlin's Brandenburger Gate to Munich's Olympiapark, there will be zones where fans can watch the match, with a high probability of being showered with beer.
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Held in 10 German cities, the event is also a great opportunity to enjoy German culture, nature and food. There's something for everyone. The capital, Berlin, has a dark but interesting history, world-class museums, and great nightlife. Hamburg has a musical heritage and harbor architecture. Leipzig in the east is Germany's most alternative cultural city.
Trains will be the best way to travel during Euro 2024, with increased frequency, dedicated routes to the stadiums (9 out of 10 host cities) and late evening services. Masu.
What's more, the good news is that purchasing a Germany ticket gives fans unlimited access to all local public transport in Germany. A monthly ticket of 49 euros allows you to use all forms of local transport, including trains, buses, trams, metro and ferries. However, it does not include faster long-distance trains such as ICE, Intercity or Eurocity, or night trains.
Deutschland Tickets can be purchased online from the Deutsche Bahn website. It's good to remember that Deutschland-Ticket is a subscription that renews automatically at the end of each month.
Purchases made on June 1st or June 14th are valid until the end of June. It's a great deal even if he is traveling to Germany for 2 weeks. Cancellations must be made by the 10th of the previous month. Otherwise, it will be updated next month.
Here's an overview of the 10 cities you can visit with your Germany ticket.
salzburg
Salzburg (Photo: Getty)
Just two hours from Munich on the Bavarian RE5, you'll find this fairytale town in Austria. Salzburg's most famous views include the city's buildings in the distance, the Salzach River below, and the Hohensalzburg Fortress towering over the hill. Visit Salzburg Cathedral, home of Mozart, walk along the winding streets and discover the countless beautiful city squares.
Ride the Bavarian Regional Railways (BRB) RE5 train from Munich to Salzburg. It takes 2 hours.
nuremberg
Nuremberg is charming at any time of the year, but it especially shines with the bustle and excitement of its Christmas markets. One of Germany's most underrated cities, it's got a lot to offer: architecture, museums, craft beer, heart-stopping food and friendly residents.
From Stuttgart, take the regional train MEX 13 and change at Crailsheim to the RE90 train to Nuremberg. Travel time is 3 hours.
Essen
Essen is located in the heart of Germany's Ruhr region. Visit the Zollverein coal mine, once thought to be the largest in the world. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to the Ruhr Museum. The museum has 6,000 permanent exhibits that show how the use of coal has changed over time.
From Gelsenkirchen, take the RE2, RE42, or S2 train. It only takes 10 minutes.
bochum
Bochum (Photo: Getty)
Bochum's beauty lies in its understated charm. This former industrial mining town has undergone significant changes, but even in its current state of change, visitors can still enjoy culture, green space and trendy hotspots such as the Bermuda 3 Eck and Ehrenfeld districts, perhaps the best of the Ruhr region. You'll find a city packed with. Nightlife hotspot. For soccer fans, Bochum is one of the few stadiums in the Bundesliga where you can get up close to the action and feel the spirit of soccer.
Take the RE1 or RE6 train from Dortmund to Bochum. The journey time is approximately 11 minutes.
Halle Saale
Halle is a German city that surprises visitors. It's a fascinating blend of history, music, culture and natural beauty, and is also home to the world's largest Beatles museum. Halle's historic center is impressive, with the Gothic Marktkirche dominating the skyline.
With a 15.9% concentration of green spaces, parks and sports areas, Halle is also one of the greenest cities in Germany. Enjoy nature with a leisurely stroll along the Saale River, then visit the botanical garden, where you can enjoy a variety of plant species and landscapes.
From Leipzig, take the local S5x (22 minutes) or S3 (37 minutes) to Halle (Saale) Central Station.
bremen
Bremen (Photo: Getty)
The Hanseatic city of Bremen, on the banks of the Weser River, is one of Germany's lesser-known attractions. World-class museums and picture-postcard neighborhoods sit side by side, as well as restaurants and nightlife hubs serving local and international cuisine. Bremen is a “schon klein”, a compact city that can be explored on foot.
Schlahate, Bremen's 600-year-old port, is where residents come for long walks along the promenade, bike rides, and drinks in the sun. Bremen's market square is home to many stories and legends. Here you can see Bremen's instantly recognizable musicians preserved forever in bronze statues. The Roland statue, located in most German cities, is a symbol of market rights and freedom, the largest in Germany and protected by UNESCO.
The RE4 or RB41 runs hourly from Hamburg to Bremen and takes from 1 hour 9 minutes (RE 9) to 1 hour 30 minutes (RB41).
Lübbenau
The idyllic town of Lübenau is located in the Spreewald nature reserve, just over an hour southeast of Berlin. It is home to Germany's Sorbian language family, a minority Slavic community with a proud rural heritage. Cruise the rivers and canals in a traditional Spreewald boat, sample the region's legendary pickles, picnic in the palace gardens, or sip a cold beer in the riverside beer garden. Let's spend the day. A perfect country getaway for Berliners in need of fresh air.
From Berlin Central Station, you can take the RE2 or RE7 direct train in 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Mainz
Mainz (Photo: Martin Siepmann/Getty)
Mainz is a beautiful university city located on the Rhine River. Mainz is best known as the birthplace of John Gutenberg (of Gutenberg Bible fame) and host of the spectacular Carnival celebrations, but it is also the wine-making capital of the Rhineland. Be sure to visit the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral. Kirschgartenplatz, with its half-timbered buildings, ornate fountains, restaurants, cafes, and boutiques, is the place to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Old Town. The Gutenberg Bible is on display at the Gutenberg Museum.
Take the RB26 (MittelrheinBahn) train from Cologne to Mainz.
heidelberg
Heidelberg, Germany's scientific capital, is home to some of the country's brightest minds. It is home to Germany's oldest university and is home to many research institutes and companies. But you'll also discover its romantic side when you visit the Baroque Old Town, Philosopher's Path and Heidelberg Castle. The old town is spread out in a long and narrow area parallel to the Neckar River. Heidelberg Castle, with its Gothic-Renaissance charm, is perched atop a rocky mountain on Königstuhl Hill, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
The RE68 takes you from Frankfurt to Heidelberg in just 1 hour and 36 minutes.
venlo
Venlo is a small, quiet town on the German-Dutch border. However, despite its sleepiness, it played an important role in espionage during World War II. Two British intelligence officers were arrested here in what became known as the 'Venlo Affair' and was later used by the Nazis to justify their invasion of the neutral Netherlands. Nowadays, expect a leisurely and enjoyable day trip to Venlo, enjoying the cafes and restaurants, markets and friendly people of this beautiful little town on the River Meuse.
With the RE13, you can cross the border from Düsseldorf to Venlo in just 64 minutes.
