Four European Destinations Perfect For an Ultimate Football Experience this Father’s Day
Many families share their sporting passions with one another. So ahead of a summer of sport this Father’s Day on June 16th, and with one of the biggest football tournaments in Europe kicking off soon, football fans can take inspiration from the pitch and head on a thrill-kicking trip for some quality parent bonding time. With 1 in 10* motivated to travel for a sports event we are sharing four European destinations to make it easier for football fans and their dads to experience some ultimate football fun this summer.
Turin, Italy
Travelers and their dads who are looking for a fun football experience this summer might want to think about taking a trip to Turin to explore all that the city has to offer. This Italian city in the Piedmont region is home to some stunning art galleries, churches, restaurants, parks and gardens, as well as the Allianz Stadium, the home of one of Italy’s biggest football clubs. For those looking to make the most of their trip, head to Torino: The Car Museum Skip-The-Line Group Tour, which is one of the biggest car museums in the world. Travelers can discover rare car collections from the mid-19th century to today, it is definitely worth a visit for any car enthusiasts.
Where to stay: Just a 20-minute drive from the Allianz Stadium is the Hotel Indigo Turin where guests can kick back at this property’s elegant rooms equipped with plush beddings, spa-style rain showers and luxurious toiletries, allowing for them to slip into relaxation mode after a football-filled day. With its on-site restaurant providing an appetizing breakfast buffet and trendy bar serving delicious cocktails, guests can enjoy a hospitable stay before discovering the nearby city center lined with fine restaurants, upscale shops, as well as captivating art galleries and museums.
Lyon, France
For football-loving dads who are also foodies, the french city of Lyon is the capital of gastronomy and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Lyon is well known for its historical and architectural landmarks and for being a World Heritage site since 1998. Besides its cultural and gastronomic reputation, its home football stadium is situated just a half hour outside the city center of Lyon, and can be easily accessed using a rental car or public transport. But before heading to a match, why not enjoy some of the wonderful local cuisine on offer during a Private 2.5-Hour Lyon Food Tour or absorb the history of cinema and delve into the past and find out how photography and audiovisual techniques developed through the centuries with a trip to the cinema museum. This way, travelers can experience everything that Lyon has to offer be it sport, history, food or culture.
Where to stay: Bayard Bellecour is an authentic historical house in the heart of Lyon. This hotel is a sounding board for the values and stories of the people of Lyon in the past. Enjoy all the modern comforts in a traditionally decorated building which is located near the Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière and the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. This hotel is also easily accessible to Groupama stadium either by car or public transport.
Barcelona, Spain
East of the Mediterranean Sea lies Barcelona; a vibrant metropolis famed for its art, fashion and cuisine. Alongside being one of Europe’s trendiest cities, it is also a proud sports hub which is home of one of the world’s most popular football clubs and continues to be part of the golden history of women's football, most recently breaking the world attendance record for women's football. A Spotify Camp Nou Experience Admission is just a click away where travelers can explore Europe’s largest stadium of the world-renowned football club.
Where to stay: Hotel SOFIA Barcelona, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt is set on Barcelona's Diagonal Avenue, a short walk from the Camp Nou. Visitors can get their dads the celebrity treatment with world-class service with designer rooms and an on-site spa for well-being, including water circuits, saunas and steam baths.
Munich, Germany
Germany is a country of football, and Munich is a great city to have a German football experience. The City Tour with Admission to Allianz Arena is a great place to start so travelers can experience it all in one go. The tour includes a trip across the city, providing the chance to soak up Munich's beer culture, neo-Gothic architecture and wealth of modern art then following with a trip to the training ground of the local team for a behind-the-scenes look at one of Germany's most successful football clubs.
Where to stay: Hotel Metropol by Maier Privathotels is situated in the city center of Munich. The establishments promise superior hospitality and, thanks to their central location near the main train station, provide the perfect starting point for discovering Munich. This property is just a short walk from the Theresienwiese, where the Oktoberfest beer festival takes place every year.
*Research was commissioned by Booking.com and independently conducted among a sample of adults who took a leisure trip with an overnight stay in the last 12 months, plan to travel in 2024, and are involved in trip planning. The sample is comprised of 32,300 respondents across 32 markets (2,000 from USA, 800 from Canada, 1,800 from Mexico, 800 from Colombia, 1,800 from Brazil, 800 from Argentina, 1,800 from Australia, 500 from New Zealand, 800 from Spain, 800 from Italy, 1,800 from France, 1,800 from UK, 1,800 from Germany, 800 from Netherlands, 500 from Denmark, 500 from Sweden, 400 from Croatia, 800 from Switzerland, 800 from Belgium, 800 from Ireland, 800 from Portugal, 1,800 from India, 800 from China, 500 from Hong Kong, 800 from Thailand, 800 from Singapore, 500 from Taiwan, 800 from Vietnam, 800 from South Korea, 1,800 from Japan, 500 from UAE) surveyed in January or February 2024.