Düsseldorf’s Rhine promenade is a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll during sunny summer days, especially for fans attending Euro matches in the city. Düsseldorf is one of the ten German cities hosting this year’s European Football Championship, with fans from various countries watching their teams’ matches there. In addition to hosting a round of 16 and a quarter-final, Düsseldorf offers plenty of activities for fans visiting the city for the matches.
For fans looking to soak up the tournament atmosphere away from the stadium, public screenings and fan zones are available in Düsseldorf. Public screenings will take place outside the theatre on Gustav-Gründgens-Platz, with matches being shown on days when performances are not scheduled. The fan zone on Burgplatz can accommodate up to 5,000 people, and public viewing areas near the Rhine River can host up to 8,000 people. These areas will showcase matches of the German national team, as well as the semi-finals and final.
The European Championship stadium, known as “Merkur Spiel-Arena” and located near the Rhine and the airport, can hold 47,000 spectators during matches. The stadium is easily accessible by the U78 underground line from the main railway station. Parking near the stadium during matches is restricted to ticket holders, who must also purchase parking tickets online in advance. Fans can continue their journey to the stadium from park-and-ride car parks around the city.
For football enthusiasts, the Flingern Broich area in Düsseldorf is a must-visit site, housing Fortuna’s offices and longstanding home ground, the Paul-Janes-Stadion. Additionally, non-football related attractions in Düsseldorf include the historic old town with its numerous pubs and restaurants, the Media Harbour with modern office blocks designed by renowned architects, the luxury shopping street Königsallee, and the vibrant “Little Tokyo” district with Japanese shops, hotels, and restaurants. The city also boasts art museums like K21, showcasing international contemporary art.
