During the UEFA EURO 2024™ in Germany, the city of Berlin is expecting around 2.5 million football fans from around the globe. What events and special activities for the fans are planned in the German capital? One thing is certain: a huge eye-catcher will be the largest football goal (goalpost) in the world. Additionally, the capital will be rolling out a very special "green carpet" for all guests throughout the tournament period.
In less than three months, on June 14, the UEFA EURO 2024™ in Germany will kick off with the opening match of the Men’s European Football Championship 2024 in Munich. Two days prior, on June 12, the grand opening concert will take place in the fan zone in the heart of Berlin.
Over the following four weeks, the renowned Olympiastadion in Berlin’s Westend will host a total of six matches, including the final on July 14, 2024. Outside the arena, several activities are planned during the tournament. For the grand fan festival on the "Straße des 17. Juni," a lawn surface will be specially prepared – effectively rolling out "a green carpet" for all the fans.
Through a special installation, the world-famous "Brandenburger Tor" (Brandenburg Gate) will be transformed into the "Largest Football Goalpost in the World" for four weeks. This iconic location will also broadcast all matches from the Berlin Olympiastadion, along with all games involving the German team, as well as the quarter-finals and semi-finals. Each match is expected to attract up to 130,000 spectators.
In the fan zone at the "Platz der Republik" (Square of the Republic) in front of the "Berlin Reichstag" (Berlin Parliament), football enthusiasts can watch all 51 matches of the UEFA EURO 2024 live through public viewing. Additionally, there will be the largest fan lounge in the world and, on two stages, a vast cultural program, special installations, and art events. Throughout the city, numerous small and large events for public viewing are also planned.
Berlin anticipates a significant economic boost from the UEFA EURO 2024. A total added value of at least 90 million EUR is expected. Many visitors come to the capital not only for football but also for sightseeing, shopping, and/or cultural activities.
Burkhard Kieker, CEO of visitBerlin, is eagerly looking forward to welcoming visitors from all over the world: "What could be better for a city than to open our doors and arms and say: Welcome, Europe, to the biggest football spectacle of the year! We are setting up the largest football goal in the world in front of the Brandenburg Gate. For all football enthusiasts, we are rolling out not the red carpet, but a carpet made of green grass."
Overall, Berlin expects approximately 2.5 million football fans during the tournament, including about 1.9 million visitors from around 120 countries. Significant increases in flight bookings are already being observed. Hoteliers in Berlin are also satisfied with the current booking situation.
At the International Tourism Exchange ITB, held in Berlin from March 5 to 7, attendees were able to get into the tournament spirit and take a photo with the coveted trophy. The "Giant Trophy," an oversized replica of the trophy for the winning team of the UEFA EURO final, was available for photos and selfies at the south entrance of the exhibition grounds.
For those interested in learning more about the UEFA EURO 2024 in Berlin, useful information can be found in the UEFA Event Guide Berlin. Further information about Berlin is available on the official travel portal visitBerlin.de/en.
Cover Image: Screenshot as of March 15, 2024, of the UEFA Event Guide Berlin website (Source / Copyrights: UEFA / uefa.com / weblink see above).
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Summary: The Largest Goal in the World – Berlin’s Fan Events and Activities for the UEFA EURO 2024™
(This text was automatically translated from German. Please excuse any translation errors.)
