England fans’ must read guide to Frankfurt ahead of Euro 2024 clash vs Denmark including best drinking spots

ENGLAND fans are swarming to Frankfurt in their tens of thousands for Thursday’s Euro 2024 clash with Denmark.

So SunSport has produced a must read city guide for every Three Lions supporter – including the best places to have a beer!

England fans are descending on Frankfurt in their tens of thousands

And they will be desperate for a good time and an England win

So SunSport has produced this fans’ guide to Frankfurt which every travelling England supporter must read

Frankfurt is the financial capital of Germany and home to Bundesliga giants Eintracht Frankfurt.

And die-hard fan Basti Roth provided SunSport with expert local knowledge all England supporters should know.

From fan zones and must see tourist attractions, to traditional German eateries and the best pubs (of course!), we’ve got you covered…

Fan zone

SunSport says: The official Frankfurt fan zone will be on the spectacular northern bank of the River Main.

The 1.5km stretch of grass sits between the Holbeinsteg and Friedensbrucke bridges – which fans launched themselves into the river from during the 2006 World Cup.

Vast screens dotted along the bank, plus one which sits in the water, will make for a perfect place to watch all the live Euro 2024 games – including England vs Denmark if you haven’t got a ticket.

The fan zone is just a short walk from Frankfurt’s main station – from where you can get a six minute train to the Deutsche Bank Park stadium.

If you have not got a ticket, what better place to watch the Three Lions than with thousands of your fellow fans at this stunning riverside spot.

There are also plenty of pop up food and drink stalls to keep you energised…

The Frankfurt fan zone has a giant TV screen floating on the River Main

England supporters also flocked to the hotspot during the 2006 World Cup

The fan zone will show every game of the Euros LIVE

Stadium

SunSport says: Eintracht Frankfurt’s 58,000 seater Deutsche Bank Park will host England at a major tournament for the second time in 18 years when they meet Denmark on Thursday.

But Three Lions fans would be forgiven for forgetting that World Cup 2006 opener.

England staggered past Paraguay 1-0 thanks to Carlos Gamarra heading David Beckham’s free-kick into his own net after three minutes.

Eintracht Frankfurt finished sixth in the Bundesliga last season.

And they beat Barcelona and West Ham on the way to winning the 2022 Europa League final with a win over Rangers on penalties.

Chelsea and Arsenal have also visited the ground – also known as the Waldstadion – in Europe in recent years.

The stadium was originally opened in 1925.

But the most recent renovation, in 2005, cost £127million and saw a retractable roof added.

Eintracht have some of the loudest and most passionate fans in Europe.

And Gareth Southgate will hope the travelling masses of Three Lions fans can emulate them and drown out their Danish counterparts.

England play Denmark in their second Euro 2024 game on Thursday in Eintracht Frankfurt’s 58,000 seat stadium

Deutsche Bank Park had a £127m revamp in 2005 where a retractable roof was added

England beat Paraguay 1-0 in their World Cup 2006 opener in the same stadium

Best place for England fans to gather

Basti says: “The area around the River Main.

“England fans discovered it during the 2006 World Cup because they were jumping off of all the bridges [into the water].

“So some supporters who are a little older will remember that area.

“But definitely there because you have the city nearby as well as the old town. Fans will have everything around them.

“Frankfurt is a very small town so you can reach everything.”

SunSport says: The official fan zone is an amazing central spot to hang out and watch football.

Unlike the Gelsenkirchen one which was out of town.

But the riverside views are amazing and also you are just around the corner from the historic Romer market which will also be packed with England fans.

The sprawling square is surrounded by some iconic traditional German buildings.

And both the fan zone and the Romer are easy spots to reach the stadium from on public transport.

England fans were seen jumping off bridges into the River Main during the 2006 World Cup in Germany

Best pubs for England fans in Frankfurt 

Basti says: “There are many local pubs in the main central station area. 

“So I would recommend Yok Yok Eden which is a more relaxed, fun, open air spot where you can get nice drinks, good cocktails and decent beers.

“And on the corner right outside the main station is O’Reilly’s Irish pub which is perfect for watching the Euro 2024 games before England play Denmark.”

SunSport says: O’Reilly’s is ideal for England fans and will be packed to the rafters.

But it is in a perfect location – you can’t miss it as you walk out of Frankfurt’s main train station.

The service is good, there is inside and outside seats and you can get a bacon cheeseburger, fries and a pint of Guinness for just 20 euros.

At least you could a couple of weeks before the Euros… 

O’Reilly’s Irish bar is right outside Frankfurt’s main station and is a great place to watch live football

Yok Yok Eden is a far more relaxed outdoor bar a little off the beaten track

Basti says: “If you’re in Frankfurt you have to try some local food. 

“And the best spots here for traditional fare are Apfelwein Wagner and Gemalten Haus. 

“They are traditional Frankfurt restaurants. where you can get traditional German food.”

SunSport’s local guide recommends this spot for traditional German food

Frankfurt favourite ‘Green Sauce’ is a speciality at Apfelwein Wagner

Must try German beer

Basti says: ” I don’t drink a lot of beer. 

“You might think that’s a surprise for a German man but as I said, we’re not Germans we’re Frankfurters and we drink Apfelwein. 

“It’s like cider, and if you come here you have to taste it.”

SunSport says: We know people say Guinness is not the same outside of Ireland.

But the black stuff they served in O’Reilly’s was pretty damn close.

Apfelwein is similar to cider and many Frankfurters prefer it to lager

SunSport says the Guinness in O’Reilly’s is almost as good as the black stuff in Ireland

Must try German food

Basti says: “Frankfurter sausages are not really a local food.

“England fans should try Grüner Soße which translates to green sauce.

“It’s made from seven different herbs and you can eat it with potatoes and eggs – or if you want meat, schnitzel!

“Order Frankfurter Schnitzel from Apfelwein Wagner or Gemalten Haus and you’ll get your green sauce.”

Frankfurt speciality ‘Green Sauce’ is made from seven different herbs and often served with potatoes, eggs and schnitzel

Must see tourist attraction

Basti says: “I would say you have to go to the historic Römer in the old town. 

“That’s where Eintracht Frankfurt celebrated their European Cup win. 

“So you have to see it even as an England fan.”

Eintracht fans celebrate their 2022 Europa League victory at the historic Romer market square which has been a popular gathering point for football supporters for decades

Fun fact about Frankfurt

Basti says: “Frankfurt is a very international city and the people here do not identify as German.

“They identify as Frankfurters and they come from all around the world. 

“You have influences from Turkey and Arabia, everywhere!

“When you come to Frankfurt you don’t come to Germany you come to Frankfurt.”