Euro 2024 in Germany: family fan zones in host cities
Euro 2024 fan zones with kids can be a fantastic family day out: free entry, giant screens, mini football pitches and a festival mood in ten German cities. The tournament started on 14 June with Germany's 5–1 win over Scotland in Munich, and the final is on 14 July in Berlin. Here is what is on, which zones suit families and what to do when the crowds get too big.
What's on: dates, places and prices
Every host city runs a free fan zone throughout the tournament, with public viewing of the matches and a programme of music, games and sports during the day. The ten host cities are Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig.
| City | Fan zone | Family highlights | Pram-friendly | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | around the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag | big screens, final city | daytime | free |
| Munich | Olympiapark | lake, lawns, playgrounds nearby | yes | free |
| Hamburg | central fan zone | quieter family area | daytime | free |
| Frankfurt | Main riverbank | floating pitch, daily family programme | daytime | free |
| Stuttgart | Schlossplatz | city centre, gardens nearby | daytime | free |
| Dortmund | city centre | football museum next to the station | daytime | free |
Price per person: free, budget = under about €15, mid-range = about €15–30, premium = over €30. Fan zones are free; nearby attractions charge entry. Check the official city websites before you go.
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What's in it for kids by age
Small children enjoy the daytime atmosphere and games, while older kids and teens want the matches on the big screen.
- Toddlers (1–3): short daytime visits, picnic lawns and playgrounds nearby, home before the evening match.
- Preschoolers (3–6): face painting, flags and mini pitches, for example in Frankfurt.
- School kids (6–12): penalty shoot-out games, football skills areas and afternoon matches.
- Teens: evening matches with friends and family, ideally in a zone with good exits.
Top fan zones with kids and attractions in host cities
Frankfurt and Hamburg have the clearest family offers, Munich's Olympiapark has the most green space, and every city has kid-friendly attractions for match-free days.
Berlin and Munich
In Berlin, visitBerlin has details on the fan zone around the Brandenburg Gate and the area in front of the Reichstag, where the final week will be the busiest. In Munich, the Olympiapark München, home of the 1972 Olympics, offers lawns, a lake and room to run around.
Hamburg and Frankfurt
Hamburg Tourism lists the city's fan zone, which includes a quieter extra area for families with children. In Frankfurt, Visit Frankfurt describes the fan zone along the river Main with a daily family programme, small football pitches and a pitch floating on the river.
Stuttgart and Dortmund
Stuttgart Tourist has information on the fan zone on Schlossplatz, right next to the palace gardens. In Dortmund, the Deutsches Fußballmuseum opposite the main station is the perfect rainy-day match warm-up for young fans.
Practical: parking, prams and baby change
Leave the car at home or at a park-and-ride, and use public transport to reach the fan zones.
- Bags: small bags only; large backpacks are often not allowed. Check the rules for each city.
- Prams: fine during the day, but on big match evenings a carrier is easier.
- Baby change: use nearby shopping centres, museums and train stations.
- Safety: write your phone number on a wristband for small children and agree on a meeting point.
- Ear protection: crowds and loudspeakers can be very loud for little ears.
Where to eat nearby
Fan zones have food stalls, but lines are long before kick-off, so eat earlier or bring snacks if allowed. German classics like sausages, pretzels and fries are easy with kids. Find family-friendly restaurants near each fan zone on the Kid.ooo map.
Alternatives if it's busy
On days with big matches, enjoy the city's kid-friendly attractions instead and watch the game in a family restaurant. In Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland is one of the world's largest model railways. In Frankfurt, the Senckenberg Naturmuseum has huge dinosaur skeletons. The Zoo Leipzig is one of Europe's best zoos, with a tropical hall for rainy days.
More indoor tips are in our list of Europe's best indoor attractions for kids. For other summer festivals, see our guide to family festivals in May, and for free museums in Berlin, our Europe Day free museum days guide.
For adventurous family travel ideas, follow @mumpacktravel on Instagram.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the Euro 2024 fan zones free?
Yes, the official fan zones in the host cities are free to enter. They have capacity limits and security checks, so on big match days, especially for Germany games, they can close when full.
Can I take a pram into a Euro 2024 fan zone?
In general prams are allowed, but bag rules are strict and evening crowds are dense. Daytime visits, family areas and spots near the edge of the crowd are much easier with a pram.
Which fan zone is best for families?
Frankfurt's fan zone on the river Main has a daily family programme and small football pitches, including one floating on the river. Hamburg has a quieter extra area for families with children.
When is the Euro 2024 final?
The final is on 14 July 2024 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. The tournament started on 14 June in Munich, with Germany beating Scotland 5–1 in the opening match.
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