EURO 2008 in Austria and Switzerland

In June 2008 Austria welcomes Europe’s best soccer players and Europe’s most loyal fans to the UEFA EURO 2008™! Austria’s “line of four” with the host cities of Vienna, Klagenfurt, Salzburg and Innsbruck is the perfect line-up for a cheerful soccer festival for fans, participants and athletes! Austria and Switzerland will host the European Soccer Championships from 7th to 29th of June 2008. We expect 550 000 visitors in the Stadiums, up to 2 Million participants in Fan Miles and Public Viewing and 8-10 Billion viewers on TV! For three weeks the ball will be kicked between Austria and Switzerland before the final whistle signals the end of the European Soccer Championships on 29th June in Ernst-Happel Stadium. Three weeks of excitement, euphoria, and tears. Austria’s host cities and provinces provide the stages for great feelings, and welcome you to three thrilling and exhilarating weeks Austria will host 16 out of 31 matches. The Ernst-Happel Stadium in the Vienna Prater accommodates up to 50,000 fans and will host 7 matches (3 group matches, 2 quarter finals, 1 semi-final, finals); Salzburg, Innsbruck and Klagenfurt will host 3 group matches each. The stadiums seat 30,000 fans. But what would soccer championships be without the Fan Miles? Thousands of fans meet up with others who all share one sentiment: soccer rules the world! The Fan Miles offer the most boisterous parties, the best events and largest screens for an unforgettable soccer celebration Austria will score with great sports events, entertainment and lifestyle as well as first-class supervision by charming hosts in Tyrol, Carinthia, Salzburg and Vienna. One result is already known: In Austria the UEFA EURO 2008™ will be a home game for all! For the exact dates and venues, ticketing etc.: click here www.euro2008.com For Fan-assistance, click here www.fanguide2008.net