“Friendly” Football Tours to Augsburg in Bavaria Specially Arranged by Travel without Borders in Partnership with “Augsburg Calling”
Take the chance to play football in one of the most famous footballing nations. Challenge yourself against local Augsburg teams and relive that classic rivalry between the English and German national teams.
Follow in the footsteps of countless famous German footballers and step into the limelight by playing the beautiful game against local German teams.
After playing your games, take the chance to see one of the famous German football stadiums: the WWK Arena, home of FC Augsburg.
You’ll be able to experience the history of these famous German football stadiums with stadium tours of both the famous WWK Arena, home of FC Augsburg and the Allianz Arena, the Bayern Munich FC Stadium.
Steeped in history, culture and vibrancy with outstanding nightlife, Germany offers itself as an amazing touring destination for any adult or student football tour!
Augsburg, the third largest city in Bavaria, was founded by the Romans and is one of the oldest cities in Germany. Located on the Romantic Road it offers a splendid location and numerous places of interest. Alongside these tourist attractions, Augsburg is home to one of the older and more famous football clubs: FC Augsburg which is the largest club in Swabian Bavaria.
Being located in Bavaria means they are part of a region with a rich history in Germany. Bavaria has a huge historical association with football, being home to a number of hugely famous and successful football clubs. The biggest local derbies in German football take place in Bavaria, including The Munich Derby, The Bavaria Derby between FC Bayern and FC Nürnberg, the Augsburg-Ingolstadt derby and the local derby between FC Augsburg and TSV Schwaben Augsburg
Augsburg is a city of history and culture with attractions and things to see. For example, Augsburg’s Water Management System was recently granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2019. Things to do in Augsburg include an open-air swimming pool with giant slide, table tennis, sanded area with beach: football, basketball & volleyball, the large City Galerie shopping centre in addition to the city centre shops; nightclubs, bars, restaurants and beer gardens. Here are some specific tourist sights in Augsburg:
Augsburg Calling” is a project run by the Regio Augsburg Tourism Company in partnership with FC Augsburg and the city of Augsburg.
Augsburg Calling” is a non-commercial fan initiative in football, which is committed to the sustainable promotion of a positive welcome culture! In 2017 “Augsburg Calling “was voted the best “Fan “project in Germany by a well-known German football magazine. We are proud to work together with them to bring you this amazing football tour opportunity.
Depart Luton for flight to Munich
Other possible UK airports include Birmingham, Manchester, Stansted, Gatwick & Heathrow.
Coach transfer from Munich airport to Augsburg (approx. 60-75 minutes.)
NB Price will vary according to airport.
3 nights’ bed & breakfast accommodation
Shared multi-bedded rooms (4 or 6-bedded rooms with bunk beds) with shared bathrooms in a modern Hostel in the heart of the city. centre. Double rooms with private bathrooms are also on offer at the hostel for additional participants.
1-2 friendly football evening matches
Play against local Augsburg football teams.
Tour of the Augsburg FC Stadium: The WWK Arena
The football stadium in Augsburg is one of the most modern in the world.
Beer Brewery Tour
See how famous German beer is produced. This brewery has its own beer garden and restaurant.
Day in Munich
On the final day, transfer to Munich city for a day’s excursion before flight home.
Visit of the Bayern Munich FC Stadium
You also have the chance to see Germany’s largest football club’s Museum “The Bavarian World of Experience.”
Price per player for sample programme from £350.00
Match tickets for football matches can be arranged in season, subject to availability.
This football tour is subject to a minimum of 11 players joining.
A representative from “Augsburg Calling” will be available during the tour
Hand luggage is included in the price. Hold luggage is at an extra cost.
Evening meals are at an extra cost but can be arranged locally for the group at a reasonable cost.
Football training session with a professional coach can be arranged on request, subject to availability.
Why not coincide your trip with Augsburg’s large folk/beer festival (Augsburger Plärrer) which takes place twice a year once in the Spring and once in the Autumn?
The sample package can be adapted to suit your needs – choose your preferred UK airport and number of nights.
We recommend booking well ahead in order to get the best possible price, as flight prices are fluid.
We cannot guarantee an exact match with your football team in terms of level and age, but we will definitely try our best and the possibilities are greater the earlier you book.
If you would like to add other participants to this tour and/or participants wish to extend their stay, this is also possible.
Opening days cannot be guaranteed for all of the facilities in Augsburg, they are dependent on days of the week of the tour.
The hostel is an incredibly modern and high quality establishment. With a superb central location, wonderfully furnished rooms and apartments.
The rooms are multi-bedded, twin rooms – or even hotel rooms with private facilities for family and friends keen to join the tour too. Not only do they have great rooms but also fantastic staff to make you feel welcome during your stay.
The hostel is well connected to the rest of the city through bus and tram stops. Along with plenty of cafes, restaurants and shops, the football student can practically stumble from beer garden into nightclub if you find time amongst our busy football tour!
Enjoy the high standards that German accommodation has to offer.
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