ENGLAND fans are swarming to Frankfurt in their tens of thousands for Thursday’s Euro 2024 clash with Denmark.
So SunSport has produced a must read city guide for every Three Lions supporter – including the best places to have a beer!
Frankfurt is the financial capital of Germany and home to Bundesliga giants Eintracht Frankfurt.
And die-hard fan Basti Roth provided SunSport with expert local knowledge all England supporters should know.
From fan zones and must see tourist attractions, to traditional German eateries and the best pubs (of course!), we’ve got you covered…
SunSport says: The official Frankfurt fan zone will be on the spectacular northern bank of the River Main.
The 1.5km stretch of grass sits between the Holbeinsteg and Friedensbrucke bridges – which fans launched themselves into the river from during the 2006 World Cup.
Vast screens dotted along the bank, plus one which sits in the water, will make for a perfect place to watch all the live Euro 2024 games – including England vs Denmark if you haven’t got a ticket.
The fan zone is just a short walk from Frankfurt’s main station – from where you can get a six minute train to the Deutsche Bank Park stadium.
If you have not got a ticket, what better place to watch the Three Lions than with thousands of your fellow fans at this stunning riverside spot.
There are also plenty of pop up food and drink stalls to keep you energised…
SunSport says: Eintracht Frankfurt’s 58,000 seater Deutsche Bank Park will host England at a major tournament for the second time in 18 years when they meet Denmark on Thursday.
But Three Lions fans would be forgiven for forgetting that World Cup 2006 opener.
England staggered past Paraguay 1-0 thanks to Carlos Gamarra heading David Beckham’s free-kick into his own net after three minutes.
Eintracht Frankfurt finished sixth in the Bundesliga last season.
And they beat Barcelona and West Ham on the way to winning the 2022 Europa League final with a win over Rangers on penalties.
Chelsea and Arsenal have also visited the ground – also known as the Waldstadion – in Europe in recent years.
The stadium was originally opened in 1925.
But the most recent renovation, in 2005, cost £127million and saw a retractable roof added.
Eintracht have some of the loudest and most passionate fans in Europe.
And Gareth Southgate will hope the travelling masses of Three Lions fans can emulate them and drown out their Danish counterparts.
Basti says: “The area around the River Main.
“England fans discovered it during the 2006 World Cup because they were jumping off of all the bridges [into the water].
“So some supporters who are a little older will remember that area.
“But definitely there because you have the city nearby as well as the old town. Fans will have everything around them.
“Frankfurt is a very small town so you can reach everything.”
SunSport says: The official fan zone is an amazing central spot to hang out and watch football.
Unlike the Gelsenkirchen one which was out of town.
But the riverside views are amazing and also you are just around the corner from the historic Romer market which will also be packed with England fans.
The sprawling square is surrounded by some iconic traditional German buildings.
And both the fan zone and the Romer are easy spots to reach the stadium from on public transport.
Basti says: “There are many local pubs in the main central station area.
“So I would recommend Yok Yok Eden which is a more relaxed, fun, open air spot where you can get nice drinks, good cocktails and decent beers.
“And on the corner right outside the main station is O’Reilly’s Irish pub which is perfect for watching the Euro 2024 games before England play Denmark.”
SunSport says: O’Reilly’s is ideal for England fans and will be packed to the rafters.
But it is in a perfect location – you can’t miss it as you walk out of Frankfurt’s main train station.
The service is good, there is inside and outside seats and you can get a bacon cheeseburger, fries and a pint of Guinness for just 20 euros.
At least you could a couple of weeks before the Euros…
Basti says: “If you’re in Frankfurt you have to try some local food.
“And the best spots here for traditional fare are Apfelwein Wagner and Gemalten Haus.
“They are traditional Frankfurt restaurants. where you can get traditional German food.”
Basti says: ” I don’t drink a lot of beer.
“You might think that’s a surprise for a German man but as I said, we’re not Germans we’re Frankfurters and we drink Apfelwein.
“It’s like cider, and if you come here you have to taste it.”
SunSport says: We know people say Guinness is not the same outside of Ireland.
But the black stuff they served in O’Reilly’s was pretty damn close.
Basti says: “Frankfurter sausages are not really a local food.
“England fans should try Grüner Soße which translates to green sauce.
“It’s made from seven different herbs and you can eat it with potatoes and eggs – or if you want meat, schnitzel!
“Order Frankfurter Schnitzel from Apfelwein Wagner or Gemalten Haus and you’ll get your green sauce.”
Basti says: “I would say you have to go to the historic Römer in the old town.
“That’s where Eintracht Frankfurt celebrated their European Cup win.
“So you have to see it even as an England fan.”
Basti says: “Frankfurt is a very international city and the people here do not identify as German.
“They identify as Frankfurters and they come from all around the world.
“You have influences from Turkey and Arabia, everywhere!
“When you come to Frankfurt you don’t come to Germany you come to Frankfurt.”
