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Touring team in the stands of Signal Iduna Park, Borussia Dortmund

Soccer tours to Germany

Train at Borussia Dortmund, 1. FC Köln, Fortuna Düsseldorf or Borussia Mönchengladbach and play local German clubs.

Sports Tourz organizes soccer tours to Germany for youth, academy and college teams, with pro training at Borussia Dortmund, 1. FC Köln, Fortuna Düsseldorf and Borussia Mönchengladbach. We add friendlies, hotels, transport and an optional pro match.

Photo from a Sports Tourz tour: Germany 1
Photo from a Sports Tourz tour: Germany 2

Why Germany for a soccer tour

German soccer is known for discipline, efficiency and tactical strength. Your players train that way, in sessions led by professional academy coaches.

Our tours are based in North Rhine-Westphalia, where Dortmund, Cologne, Düsseldorf and Mönchengladbach lie close together. The Dutch border is close too.

Cities to visit on a soccer tour in Germany

Our German bases lie close together, each with its own club, stadium and sights.

  • Dortmund

    Home of Borussia Dortmund and the Yellow Wall. The Strobelallee Training Centre is next to Signal Iduna Park.

  • Cologne

    A historic city and Euro 2024 host. 1. FC Köln's RheinEnergie Sportpark is right by the stadium.

  • Düsseldorf

    Home of Fortuna Düsseldorf, with its Old Town on the Rhine. A good first stop on a tour that continues into Holland.

  • Mönchengladbach

    Home of Borussia Mönchengladbach and a long soccer history, between Düsseldorf and the Dutch border.

Pro training at German clubs

Our four partners in Germany are Borussia Dortmund at Strobelallee next to Signal Iduna Park, 1. FC Köln at the RheinEnergie Sportpark, Fortuna Düsseldorf and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Pro coaches lead the sessions, with lunch, a stadium tour or match tickets as options.

Fortuna Düsseldorf academy, Fortuna Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Fortuna Düsseldorf, founded in 1895, plays in the 2. Bundesliga. The club has loyal supporters and close ties to the city.

Facility: Fortuna Düsseldorf academy
Sessions take place at the academy or the stadium and follow the club's focus on discipline, technique and teamwork.
Package
Training at the club's own facilities, with a team lunch or a tour of the Merkur Spiel-Arena as options.
Strobelallee Training Centre, Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund is a Bundesliga title contender, famous for the Yellow Wall. Its academy is known for developing players who succeed at national and international level.

Facility: Strobelallee Training Centre
The first team and the academy train at the modern Strobelallee complex. It is near Signal Iduna Park, so training and a stadium visit fit into one day.
Package
One or two 90-minute sessions, with lunch, merchandise, a stadium tour and first team home game tickets (subject to availability) as upgrades.
RheinEnergie Sportpark, 1. FC Köln

Cologne

1. FC Köln

1. FC Köln is a well-known Bundesliga club with a loyal fan base and an academy that prepares players for the first team.

Facility: RheinEnergie Sportpark
A modern complex near the stadium, used by the first team, the youth academy and the women's team.
Package
One or two 90-minute sessions, with lunch, merchandise, a stadium tour and first team home game tickets (subject to availability) as upgrades.
Borussia-Park, Borussia Mönchengladbach

Mönchengladbach

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Borussia Mönchengladbach plays in the Bundesliga and won five German titles and two UEFA Cups in the 1970s. The club is known as Die Fohlen, a nickname that goes back to its young team of the 1960s.

Facility: Borussia-Park
The youth academy is based at the Borussia-Park, right next to the stadium. It has the Fohlenplatz, several grass and artificial pitches and the FohlenCampus academy building.
Package
A Borussia Mönchengladbach package includes one or two 90-minute training sessions. You can add lunch, merchandise, a stadium tour and match tickets, subject to availability.

Friendlies and pro match tickets

We arrange friendlies against local German clubs, matched to your age, level and goals. Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Köln packages can include home game tickets (subject to availability), and stadium tours are possible in Dortmund and Düsseldorf.

Sightseeing in Germany

Between training and matches we add city tours, museums, river cruises or team-building. Some options:

  • Stadium tour at Borussia Dortmund
  • Düsseldorf Old Town
  • City tour of Cologne
  • River cruise
  • Museums
  • Team-building activities

German soccer culture

Soccer is the biggest sport in Germany, and clubs have loyal supporters and close ties to their cities. Dortmund's Yellow Wall is famous far beyond Germany.

Hotel options in Germany

Pick one base, such as Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund or Mönchengladbach. Choose Budget hostels, Comfort 3-star or Premium 4-star hotels, always with separate rooms for players and staff.

  • Budget

    Budget

    Hostels that specialize in hosting youth groups. Dorm rooms for the players and twin rooms for the staff.

  • Comfort

    Comfort

    A 3-star hotel with twin rooms for the staff and twin or triple rooms for the players.

  • Premium

    Premium

    A 4-star hotel with twin rooms for the players and single rooms for the staff.

How a soccer package for Germany is built

Combine one or two pro sessions per club with friendlies, accommodation and activities such as a stadium tour. Private transport, meals and a local tour leader are included. Up to 4 days, stay in Germany. For 4 to 8 days, add Holland.

  • Accommodation
  • Local transport
  • Meals
  • Pro training
  • Friendly matches
  • Activities
  • Match tickets

Sample 5-day soccer tour in Germany

  1. Day 1
    • Arrival and check in in Düsseldorf
    • Self-led training at a local club
    • Welcome dinner
  2. Day 2
    • Pro training at Fortuna Düsseldorf
    • Sightseeing in the Old Town
    • Friendly match #1
  3. Day 3
    • Pro training at Borussia Dortmund
    • Stadium tour of Signal Iduna Park
    • Attend a pro match (subject to availability)
  4. Day 4
    • City tour of Cologne
    • River cruise
    • Friendly match #2
  5. Day 5
    • Pro training at 1. FC Köln
    • Check out
    • Departure

Impressions

What teams say

  • We, Victoria 17-1, had a fantastic weekend. The distance between the hotel and ASV Geel was perfect, the hotel and breakfast were great, and the hotel location was excellent. We also really enjoyed attending the match on Friday evening, the tournament schedule, and both lunches. A special thanks to all the helpful and hardworking people from the club and the organization. Everything was top-notch!

    Micke, Victoria U17-1

Frequently asked questions

Which German clubs can we train with?

Borussia Dortmund, 1. FC Köln, Fortuna Düsseldorf and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Professional coaches lead the sessions at the clubs' own facilities.

Where can we be based in Germany?

Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund or Mönchengladbach. They lie close together, so daily travel stays short.

Why choose Germany for a soccer tour?

Germany has excellent facilities, strong opponents and a long soccer tradition. It suits teams that want pro-level training and competitive matches.

Can we attend a professional match in Germany?

Yes. Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Köln packages can include home game tickets, subject to availability.

Can we combine Germany with Holland?

Yes. Our 8-day example starts in Düsseldorf with pro training, a pro match and two friendlies, then moves to Holland for more pro training, Amsterdam and a third friendly.

Plan your soccer tour to Germany

Tell us which clubs you want to visit and when. We will send a proposal for your soccer tour to Germany, with clear pricing.