The German 3 Liga at a glance
The 3 Liga at a glance - Germany's third division football clubs Here is a collection of key information about the football clubs of the German 3 Liga. Where to go, how to get there and get tickets. I hope it saves you some time either when...
The 2 Bundesliga at a glance
The clubs of the 2 Bundesliga You can enjoy exciting games and have great experiences in the 2 Bundesliga - the second tier of German football. The crowds might be a bit smaller than in the top tier, but the atmosphere will be just as thrilling. Tickets are cheaper...
Why are German football fans protesting?
The new football season in Germany has started with controversy. The ceremony of the opening second division game between VfL Bochum and FC St Pauli was drowned by loud booing, whistling and chanting. At the start of all the opening Bundesliga games, fans from...
2 Bundesliga – a great advert for German football
The opening game of Germany's 2017/18 second division campaign was broadcast live on BT Sport, presumably in response to growing interest in the UK in the 2 Bundesliga. If you managed to catch this game between VfL Bochum and 1 FC St Pauli you will have seen a...
Why not take a look at the German 3. Liga?
There is more to German football than the Bundesliga Every weekend of the football season thousands of British fans catch budget flights to Germany to watch a game involving one of the big Bundesliga clubs. They are attracted by the atmosphere, the sense of occasion...
Going to watch Fortuna Köln
If you like underdogs, Fortuna Köln is definitely the team for you. They were founded in 1948, worked their way through the leagues to join the Bundesliga in 1973, but spent most of the last forty years in division 2. After a brilliant run (knocking out Braunschweig,...
Going to watch SC Preußen Münster
The perfect way to experience German football Although currently languishing in the third division, SC Preußen Münster is one of Germany's oldest football clubs. Fans have remained fiercely loyal to their club, despite experiencing numerous disappointments, including...
Going to watch Fortuna Düsseldorf
The sleeping giant We all know famous, well-supported and once-great clubs that have now fallen on harder times. The loyal, long-suffering fans of these sleeping giants still remember former triumphs and dream that one day their club will be back where it deserves to...
Going to watch VfL Bochum 1848
Passion, pride and tradition VfL Bochum is by no means the most successful or the biggest football club in Germany, and at the moment it’s not even in the top division. But if you want to see football played and watched with passion, pride and commitment this is the...
The German Ruhrgebiet: A guide for visitors
Introducing the German Ruhrgebiet Are you an independent-minded traveller? Are you interested in heritage, history and tradition? Do you like to really get to know the places you visit? Do you want to visit Europe’s biggest and most vibrant metropolis? If the answer...