AlfieMoon Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Who has decided on a base in Germany for the Euros? And where? Have you picked a venue city, or an outlying town somewhere? I’ve seen some mention booking in and around Düsseldorf given it is close to a cluster of stadiums. Still a fair distance to Berlin, Munich or Hamburg though! Personally, I’ve not booked anything. You’ve as much chance ending up in a city surrounded by 20,000 English fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brows Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Yip, holding off until the draw is made before we decide. Slim pickings at the moment for digs but reckon alot will be freed up once fans know their actual host cities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Hannover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroundsKeeper Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) Aye, hopefully wont be near our southern neighbours. I really hope we aren't in their group. Got a camper van booked so will obviously book campsites when venues known. Edited October 24, 2023 by GroundsKeeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 I will be based in Dortmund (for now). It is within reasonable distance of five other Euros venues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroundsKeeper Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Just now, Caledonian Craig said: I will be based in Dortmund (for now). It is within reasonable distance of five other Euros venues. Good a place as any and if we are drawn there, you have won a watch. Been there twice with the TA, it has two airports apparently. A few of the boys went to the wrong one. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Just now, GroundsKeeper said: Good a place as any and if we are drawn there, you have won a watch. Been there twice with the TA, it has two airports apparently. A few of the boys went to the wrong one. 🤣 Flights into Dortmund seem much more costlier than other parts of Germany. For that reason I may fly into Hamburg or other city and rough it by train to Dortmund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: Flights into Dortmund seem much more costlier than other parts of Germany. For that reason I may fly into Hamburg or other city and rough it by train to Dortmund. EasyJet haven't had any Hamburg flights the past 2 summers. Edited October 24, 2023 by bonzo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, bonzo said: EasyJet haven't had any Hamburg flights the past 2 summers. RyanAir do have cheap flights there r there are even cheaper flights to a smaller city south east of Dortmund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Essen for first week or so, then Cologne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHfaeGTA Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Booked a few hotels in West on free cancellation basis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLOSTA Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Holding off for the moment as a) big cities are very pricey as so many people have booked on spec. Leaning towards a couple of smaller cities too see more of Germany and b) we are toying with a convoy of camper vans. If there 2 plus weeks we want some respite from the party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsparky Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Booked an Airbnb near Essen for two weeks..two twin bedrooms at £57 a night for the whole place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich NATA Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Caledonian Craig said: I will be based in Dortmund (for now). It is within reasonable distance of five other Euros venues. 2 hours ago, GroundsKeeper said: Good a place as any and if we are drawn there, you have won a watch. Been there twice with the TA, it has two airports apparently. A few of the boys went to the wrong one. 🤣 I love Dortmund, but then I prefer Kaunas to Vilnius. In the Ruhr region... Cologne... Dortmund... Dusseldorf... Gelsenkirchen... Of the four cities, Dusseldorf is EASILY the best one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganRoy Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Hannover for 9 days at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganRoy Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Rich NATA said: I love Dortmund, but then I prefer Kaunas to Vilnius. In the Ruhr region... Cologne... Dortmund... Dusseldorf... Gelsenkirchen... Of the four cities, Dusseldorf is EASILY the best one. Dortmund is an absolute hole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silversand Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) Have flights booked to Dusseldorf for 2 weeks. Previously stayed in Cologne for previous TA trip to Dortmund, which was a lovely city but likely to stay in Dusseldorf this time. Having said that, will wait till the draw to decide, as there are potentially some big train journeys to put up with. Will definitiely do some tourist stuff / non drinking days, as its a long 2 weeks 😁 Edited October 24, 2023 by Silversand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) My brother stays near Berlin so I expect I'll be based there. Only three group games in total are being played at the Olympic Stadium though so we'll be racking up the kms. Handy for the final mind you 😄 Edited October 24, 2023 by Toepoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Koblenz. Return flights are to Cologne which is not far from Koblenz . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4Footsoldier Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Our group decided after Cyprus to book accommodation for the day before, during and after every group game location that we can cancel later depending on the draw. Split between a few people it isn't much of a task. Gelsenkirchen and Dusseldorf were particularly expensive in terms of options, so had to get creative with location there. Thankfully those are in the general belt of host cities that are very close together. The A&O and Meininger hotel chains are good budget options. In terms of travel, keeping it quite flexible. Will likely be a variation of planes, trains and automobiles. Wikipedia Group stage section lays out the exact dates and venues for each game. UEFA Euro 2024 - Wikipedia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfieMoon Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 5 hours ago, N4Footsoldier said: Our group decided after Cyprus to book accommodation for the day before, during and after every group game location that we can cancel later depending on the draw. Split between a few people it isn't much of a task. Gelsenkirchen and Dusseldorf were particularly expensive in terms of options, so had to get creative with location there. Thankfully those are in the general belt of host cities that are very close together. The A&O and Meininger hotel chains are good budget options. In terms of travel, keeping it quite flexible. Will likely be a variation of planes, trains and automobiles. Wikipedia Group stage section lays out the exact dates and venues for each game. UEFA Euro 2024 - Wikipedia How much on average would you say you are paying for a twin room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 10/24/2023 at 3:55 PM, saintsparky said: Booked an Airbnb near Essen for two weeks..two twin bedrooms at £57 a night for the whole place... See you at the bar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4Footsoldier Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 20 hours ago, AlfieMoon said: How much on average would you say you are paying for a twin room? We were booking budget shared rooms with private bathroom in hotel/hostel hybrid type accommodation so not directly comparable to twin rooms in anywhere that's maybe a bit nicer. It is highly variable between cities, but the average was around £700 between 6 for 3 nights. The general range being £600-1000. Pro-rated down to 2 people, I would imagine the cost to be slightly higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTA Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Anyone waiting untill the draw to firm up plans? So many variables at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ84 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 41 minutes ago, YesTA said: Anyone waiting untill the draw to firm up plans? So many variables at this stage. Yep - although having looked at flights earlier I’m somewhat regretting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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