The Olympiastadion's historic floodlights burned bright as Berlin hosted its first UEFA Euro 2024 matches, transforming the city into a 24-hour football carnival where every biergarten became an impromptu stadium.
Match Day Madness
- June 21: Spain vs Italy drew 70,000 fans to the stadium and 100,000 more to Fan Mile screenings
- July 6 Quarterfinal: The city erupted when Germany advanced, with car horns blaring till dawn
- Unexpected Hero: Turkish supermarkets sold out of sunflower seeds after fans adopted the snack as their unofficial mascot
Beyond the Pitch
Clever travelers discovered:
- Kreuzberg's "Anti-Fan Zones": Bars screening matches with hilarious fake commentary
- The Football Art Trail: 32 murals (one per team) appeared overnight near Alexanderplatz
- Stadium Tours: Rare access to the locker rooms where Jesse Owens made history in 1936
Pro Tips
- Book trams early on match days—the U2 line becomes a rolling chant-along
- Try the "Five Rings" burger at Olympiastadion's new gourmet stand
- Visit Platz der Luftbrücke for poignant Cold War football history
Championship-Worthy Travel
Score the best seats in the sky with PrestigeFly's business class flights, featuring:
- On-demand match replays via personal 24" screens
- Pre-game meals by Munich's two-Michelin-starred Tantris
- Priority luggage service ensuring your jersey arrives when you do
