![Football on Phoenix West, Dortmund, © Ruhr Tourismus, Dennis Stratmann Football on Phoenix West, Dortmund, © Ruhr Tourismus, Dennis Stratmann](https://www.nrw-tourism.com/images/6brzzr6nskq-/football-on-phoenix-west-dortmund.jpg)
Football love
The largest number of Bundesliga clubs, the oldest clubs, the most emotional derbies – the heart of ball sports is beating in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Feeling football
Football plays a major role on the Rhine and Ruhr. For the people of North Rhine-Westphalia, football is a passion, a way of life and an identity.
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Fun facts about the football state of NRW
Unique features and unbroken records
Seven football fun facts that even certified experts may not have known yet.
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![Schalke pub in Gelsenkirchen, © Ralph Sondermann, Tourismus NRW e.V. Schalke pub in Gelsenkirchen, © Ralph Sondermann, Tourismus NRW e.V.](https://www.nrw-tourism.com/images/qgi_pvvqe7c-/xschalke-pub-in-gelsenkirchen.jpg.pagespeed.ic.MNWtWhTZ1t.jpg)
22 football venues
North Rhine-Westphalia will let you experience the most diverse facets of football enthusiasm, now cosily with a view of the stadium or training ground over a tankard of beer or a currywurst, now athletic and active with a (virtual) ball, and always full of emotion and dedication. Let us present 22 special football venues to be found in NRW.
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Bucket Lists - Host Cities
Find some bucket lists for excursions around the Euro 2024 host cities here. Get to know your NRW!
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NRW is celebrating football
Watching the matches together is about the best thing imaginable. Find places for public viewing and fan zones in the host cities here.
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Football Route NRW
This traintrip connects the four European Championship host cities Cologne, Düsseldorf, Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund and their highlights - including mining, world heritage, city beaches and chocolate.
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Your local fan guide
Explore castles, museums and accessible industrial heritage, relax in nature or socialise in restaurants, bars and breweries: Your fan guide for the football state of NRW has plenty of suggestions for local experiences.
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