Forchheim Cup Forchheim, Germany - 22 untill 23 May 2010 (Whitsun) (de)

When taking part in the Forchheim Cup it will be difficult to get bored. During this first edition a lot of action is guaranteed, on the pitch as well as after the matches. Football, an amusement park and the possibility of visiting the Frankenstadion in Nürnberg, one of the stadiums where the World Cup 2006 was played. The Forchheim Cup welcomes its guests on Friday for the check in. In the evening team leaders are welcome at the reception in the historical ‘Rathaussal’ at the town hall. On Saturday morning it’s time to play football, but first the opening ceremony will be held. Today, matches will finish quite early so that after a quick dinner, competitors will have plenty of time to enjoy themselves at the amusement park Schloß Thurn which will stay open longer than it normally does especially for participants in the Forchheim Cup. Older teams might prefer visiting the cosy altstadt of Forchheim or the Kellerwald with its 24 beer cellars instead. On Sunday teams are expected back on the pitch for the remaining preliminaries and the classification matches. After the finals on Sunday afternoon, the prize giving ceremony is scheduled. The players party on Sunday evening will be the last part of the tournament before returning home on Monday.

As well as participation at the tournament, Euro-Sportring also arranges the accommodation for the participants. Participants can usually choose between school accommodation, group accommodation (youth accommodation and bungalows) and hotels. The accommodation we offer has been selected with care and must comply to a number of conditions such as are they within easy reach of the sports park, do they provide value for money, are they suitalbe for sports groups, are they safe and are the management fliexible. For more information about the available accommodation please see the pdf pricelist which can be found on this website.

Funparcs: - Schloss Thurn in Heroldsback. This theme park is situated 5 miles west of Forchheim and is suitable for the whole family. The park offers about 50 attractions, from rafting and rides till knight rider shows on horse. The centre of the parc is a replica of a medieval fortress tower overlooking the area. Opening hours: 10:00 - 18:00 hours. More Information: www.schloss-thurn.de

- Freizeit-Land Geiselwind. Freizeit-Land Geiselwind is the leading fun parc of Bavaria. It is situated about 25 miles west of Forchheim between Neurenberg and Würzburg. Here you will find numerous attractions such as exciting rides, bumperboats, play grounds, electronic theaters and animal shows. Opening hours: 9:00 - 17:00 hrs. Price includes all attractions. For more information: www.freizeitlandgeiselwind.de

Leisure activities:

- swimming pool. Forchheim offers a nice swimming centre with various pools. The centre is part of a larger recreational area with all kind of facilities. Free entry for the participants, during the whole stay.

- Boattrip. The Regnitz river and the Main-Donau canal meet each other in Forchheim. From here you can take a boat trip to Bamberg or Neurenberg. Daily scheduled cruises see also www.neptun-personenschiffahrt.de

- Magnesia-Kletter-Seil-Erlebnispark. An indoor paradise for those who want to test their skills of mountain climbing. There are various walls for all kind of levels. Info: www.magnesia-klettern.de

Forchheim. Forchheim (30,000 inhabitants) is situated about 30 km north of Neurenberg in the 'Fränkische Schweiz'. The town is situated in the valley of the Regnitz river and is surrounded by wooded hills. The old town with its 'Fachwerk' (timbered) buildings and coble stones is an attraction itself. Few town halls are as pretty as the one of Forchheim.Bamberg. Bamberg (70,000 residents) is 30 km north of Forchheim. The lively centre is partially surrounded by water, in much the same way as Paris. Certain districts of this university city are on hills, where visitors are immediately captivated by the fantastic architecture.

Bamberg is also an attractive option for trips out, however, as there are limitless possibilities in terms of entertainment.Franken Stadium. From the beginning of professional football in Germany, in 1963, this stadium was the home base of FC Nürnberg. The original stadium, which was then simply called the ‘Municipal Stadium’, was built in 1926-1928. After its construction, it was called the “world’s most beautiful stadium”. The stadium has been renovated on various occasions over time. The last occasion was in 2003-2004 to prepare the stadium for the World Cup in 2006. The stadium was fully modernised and now accommodates 46,780 spectators. The stadium is open for public during the day. More information: www.fcn.de

Forchheim - 'Kellerwald'. Situated in the hills only 1 mile from the centre. Probably more than 400 years ago, 20 'Kellers' (Cellars) were made in the sandstone hills, just outside Forchheim, to store wine, food and beer at a low temperature (6-10 C). Now these are 'Bierkellers', most with their own 'Gaststätte', serving food and various locally brewed beers, made from the pure waters of the hills. More information: www.forchheim.de/tourismus_freizeit