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These are the best fan zones in Vienna

From Friday, soccer reigns supreme again for a month.

(Bild: GleisGarten)

Many places in the city offer public viewing of the matches. The "Krone" knows where fans can experience that pure stadium feeling as if they were there live.

The kick-off of the long-awaited European Football Championship is just around the corner. It will finally take place from June 14 to July 14, 2024. On June 17 at 9 p.m. at the latest, the whole of Austria will be gripped by soccer fever when the Austrian national team plays its first match against France. This time, soccer fans will get their money's worth:

• Rathausplatz: there will be a public viewing area exclusively for the Austria matches, the final and semi-final of Euro 2024 on Rathausplatz. On the match days on June 17, 21 and 25 as well as July 9, 10 and 14, the area in front of the big screens will be transformed into a lively fan arena. In addition, the usual diverse culinary offerings of the film festival, which opens on June 29, are already available. 
  
  The "Krone" will also be there with an on-site photo box for the perfect souvenir photo. In addition, all Krone BonusCard holders will receive a voucher for a free coffee at the Espressomobil in the Gastromeile.

On June 17, 2024 at 9 p.m. at the latest, the whole of Austria will also be gripped by soccer fever when the Austrian national team plays against "Les Bleus".

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• Prater: The ADMIRAL Arena opens its doors during the European Championships and organizes a large public viewing together with the "Krone". Up to 800 soccer fans can experience the European Championship up close on a 28m² 4K LED wall.

• Strandbar Herrmann: The public viewing classic par excellence. The beach bar broadcasts the soccer event on large LED screens. The game can be enjoyed from a deckchair, with drinks and street food. Admission is free - no reservations necessary. Tip: It's best to arrive 1-2 hours before kick-off.

From June 14 to July 14, the Gleis//Garten will also be transformed into a soccer mecca.

(Bild: GleisGarten)

• Gleis//Garten: You can also enjoy the soccer fever in the Gleis//Garten food hall, which will be transformed into a soccer mecca for a month. In addition to live broadcasts of all European Championship matches, it also offers culinary highlights, its own beer brewery and a rousing atmosphere. Anyone wearing the jersey of their favorite team will also receive a 20 percent discount on a pint of European Championship beer.

The "Krone" wishes you lots of fun cheering on your team!