Leipzig football is more than Red Bull
Leipzig football - looking beyond Red Bull The first thing that comes to mind when you think of Leipzig football is, of course, Red Bull Leipzig. That's the team that started from scratch in 2009 and has worked its way through the leagues and now plays in the...
RB Leipzig – A trip planner
RB Leipzig - A brand new club In 2008 energy drink manufacturer Red Bull purchased the playing rights of SSV Markranstädt, a little known fifth division club close to Leipzig. This was the first step in establishing a brand new football club called Rasenballsport...
Introducing FC Schalke 04
A book about FC Schalke 04In 1904 a group of young miners from Gelsenkirchen got together to play football. They had very little money, no kit to wear, no ball to play with. They didn’t even have a pitch to play on. This book tells the story of how the club they...
Understanding FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04: A different football experience Some people think that going to the Veltins Arena to see Schalke 04 is just like any other German footballing experience. You will have a ticket that did not require a second mortgage to buy. You will sit or stand amongst...
Going to watch FC Schalke 04
Based in Gelsenkirchen in the middle of Germany’s industrial powerhouse, the Ruhrgebiet, Schalke 04 is one of the biggest, oldest and best-known clubs in the Bundesliga. It is said to be the 12th richest football club in the world. The nickname, the Royal Blues, comes...
Going to watch Bayer 04 Leverkusen
The perfect introduction to German football A visit to the BayArena to watch Bayer 04 Leverkusen is the perfect starting point for people new to Germany and its football culture: It is close to two major airports, next to a motorway and easy to reach by public...
Books to help you make the most of your German football trip
These books will help you find out more about German football and make the most of your visit. Are you planning a football trip to Germany? This short guide will help you plan your trip and decide which clubs to visit. There is also key information on every club in...
Going to watch VfL Osnabrück
VfL Osnabrück: A traditional club, a proper ground and an electric atmosphere Osnabrück is in the northwest of Germany, not far from the border with the Netherlands. It is 60 miles to the west of Hannover and about 80 miles north of Dortmund. This historic city of...
Making the most of your football trip: Starting from Berlin
Why plan a football trip starting from Berlin? Berlin is one of the most exciting cities in Europe. As you would expect of the capital city of Europe’s most prosperous country, it is full of shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. At every turn, you come...
Making the most of your football trip: Starting from Hannover
Football fixtures are played right across the weekend and into Monday in Germany. So if you time your visit well and base yourself in the right place you could see at least three games over a long weekend. And if you have chosen wisely you will also find plenty of...