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Off to Cologne on Saturday taking in Cologne v Leverkusen and then out on the last in the evening.

Am I correct in saying that you can drink alcohol whilst watching football in Germany? When I have watched German football on TV, the atmosphere at almost all the Bundesliga games always seems to come across as pretty loud with non stop singing. Is this the norm?

Also, anyone got some tips of decent places to go in the evening? I guess the student area is probably a good bet? :pint:

I went during the World Cup and thought it was a superb city, but I couldn't tell you a single place I went. Glad I could help. :)

I went during the world cup and made friends with these lovely boys

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So so gay :girlgiggle:

I like Old Spice

We went last year, Cologne is a great city,loads to see and do and plenty of places to imbibe. Sadly for me,i didn't sample any of the local brew as i was pregnant.

Didn't you make the front page of a newspaperout there Yeovil?

Been a couple of times, mainly hit the bars.  Obviously, climb up the Dom for a good view.  My party went to a chocolate museum, but I left them to watch Swindon beat Lincoln on the box in a pub.

Last time I went to a football match in Germany a bloke comes round with a barrel of beer on his back and serves you from that.  They also gave us wet cheese.  I don't think that is normal, however.

bloody hell how tall is that bloke yeovil?

No need to thank me, fill your boots

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pascha_(brothel)

Fucking monster. Didn't realise until I saw he had his arm around him.

Yeovil is not a small man either.

I particularly like this bit: "The brothel advertises a money-back guarantee in case of unsatisfactory service by a woman"

He's only 5 foot 10....but Yeovil's stiffy has raised him another foot off the ground.

Would love to watch a Bundesliga game, the crowds are out of this world.

Heard on the radio this morning that Dortmund took 20,000 fans to an away match this weekend.

Used to be beer on supply everywhere.

Travelled with Glasgow Rangers away in Europe and had a great time in Dortmund. Used to work over in Germany a few years back and loved it.
If only Swindon were in Europe a great experience.

went to Dortmund 2 years ago against Wolfsburg great stadium fantastic atmosphere,last year went to Hamburgh against Borussia Monchengladbach was in with the gladbach fans they needed a point to stay up drew nil nil atmosphere again amazing,also Hamburgh nightlife brilliant.Going to Munich v Stutgaart at the end of April which should be another good weekend on the lash,only trouble will miss last home game :hmmm:

Bundesliga looks tight at the top this year too. Dortmund, Gladbach, Bayern and Schalke all gunning for the title.

Been twice. Absolutely fantastic City.

Best beer hall for me would be the Die Hausbrauerei Päffgen (Paffgen brewery tap). Cheap and utterly brilliant.

Good guide to pubs and beer halls here.

http://patto1ro.home.xs4all.nl/kolnpubs.htm

Went over to Germany a couple of weeks ago to take in the Fortuna Dusseldorf v Eintracht Frankfurt, Bundesliga 2 game.  I cannot speak highly enough of the way they go about their football over there.

Our tickets cost 8 Euros for their Ultra Section, Block 42.  Transport to and from the stadium was included in the price of the ticket which was an absolute bargain.  To put it into context, it was the equivilent of going to watch West Ham v Southampton in terms of league positions etc.  The Fortuna supporters sang pretty much non stop throughout the entire 90 minutes, led by a few ring-leaders at the front with mega-phones which got the crowd going.  A delightful bonus was that you stood during the match with no problems and you were also allowed to have a couple of beers whilst watching the football.  Tremendous stuff with a crowd of over 41,000 there.  The sight of the Eintracht Frankfurt fans letting off flares, smoke bombs, fireworks during the game was pretty enjoyable too and added to the atmosphere.

I am sure that you will have a pretty similar experience when watching FC Koln (scum!).  As for Cologne, the only thing I can recommend are the steps infront of the Cathedral.  They can make a very welcome makeshift bed at 4am after a couple of beers!

I've been to Koln's ground, try to get in the home terrace behind the goal if you want to be a part of the atmosphere.

I have been to hsv! Ace stadium, I love the budesliga! The Germans know how to do football

The game itself was entertaining. Koln were abysmal and you had to feel sorry for Podolski who was clearly the only good player on their team. Their centre back was appalling. Leverkusen didn't have to get out of second gear.

The atmosphere at the beginning was different class.