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Wrocław Nicolaus Copernicus Airport (Port Lotniczy im. Mikołaja Kopernika) , Ul. Skarżyńskiego 36
Phone for flight and Travel information (+48) 71 358 13 81
The airport's website can be found here.
Just 13 km west of the city centre, Wrocław's international airport offers up regular daily connections with other major Polish cities (Warsaw, Krakow and Gdansk) as well as budget flights to a number of European destinations. Ryanair and WizzAir would be recommended for fans heading to the game from the UK,with connections available from: Bristol; Doncaster; East Midlands; Glasgow; Liverpool; and London.
Disabled travellers:
If you need assistance you can just ask for it at the counter, but to guarantee that your needs can be met you can fill in the form on the airport's website (at least 48 hours in advance, and email it to prm@wrolot.com.pl) to ensure that you will be able to receive assistance.
There's a special check-in desk for disabled travelers located next to the information desk. There's a lift and special toilets for disabled travelers, also.
Facilities
As you would expect there are the usual facilities at the airport, such as ATMs, currency exchange, car hire companies and also a post office, along with the usual shops, cafés and restaurants. For a full list of what's on offer at the airport visit their website.
Getting from the airport to the city centre:
Bus No. 406 operates every 20 minutes everyday to the Central Railway/Coach Station.
Night bus line 249, operates on the line Airport - Jarnołtów, twice during night.
Precise timetables can be found here.
Domino Taxi (+48 71) 19625
MPT (+48 71) 19191
Radio Taxi (+48 71) 19622
Taxi Blues (+48 71) 19661
Wrocław's main train station (Dworzec Glowny) is presently undergoing major renovation works on the entire building, including tracks, platforms, facilities and the area surrounding the station. Works should be complete just before EURO 2012.
To deal with this city has set up a Temporary Station Building (Dworzec Tymczasowy) at ul. Sucha 10/12, on the eastern side of the main station complex. There are 18 ticket windows, an information point, 3 ATMs, 2 toilets (one for disabled), lockers and vending machines with coffee and sandwiches. Outside the building on the sidewalk street vendors have also set up shops with food and drinks, kiosks with phone cards, etc.
Passengers can get on to the open platforms only from ul. Sucha. Passengers are not be able to enter the platforms from the ul. Pilsudski. If you don't have a lot of time remember you can buy tickets from the conductor onboard the train (if you will let him know when getting on the train) for a small price mark-up.
The railway network in Poland is well organised both in respect of convenient connections and the standard of travel. Some people have even suggested that Poland is best visited by train. You will find all information about travelling by train, including timetables, reservations and prices, on their website (the site has an in-built Google Translate feature).
For further (and perhaps easier to access) timetable information, although not for booking tickets, try Bahn.de (the German railways site) which carries full timetable information for trains across Europe, including international services.
Fast and express trains run between the largest cities. Fast trains run between the larger cities without stopping at smaller stations. Express trains run between the main Polish cities.
Regional trains carry passengers to smaller towns. Travelling by slower trains you can visit smaller Polish towns and villages. These trains usually run over short routes and often stop at all the local stations.
Train fares depend on the route, the kind of train and the class of travel. Different promotional prices are always on offer, so it's worth checking and trying to book in advance for the best deals. For details ask at any railway station.
Polish trains have very diverse standards. Express trains are of the highest standard, regional or the slower trains are of the lowest standard. All trains, except for the slower ones, are divided into first and second class carriages. Intercity trains and many express trains have a separate restaurant car. Some trains also have special smoking compartments. Long-distance trains are often equipped with additional sleeping-cars.
You can travel to neighbouring countries as well as other destinations in Poland.
International buses arrive and depart from bus terminal Dworzec Centralny, behind the Main Train Station at ul. Sucha. The purchase of tickets can be attempted at any number of windows, each of which has its own overly-complex opening hours, but you'll always find one open.
For international tickets, try platform number 4. In Wrocław's bus station you'll also find toilets (open 06:00 – 22:00 cost 2 PLN, after that use the automatic ones near the platforms, cost 1 PLN).
An ATM is outside the main entrance, and currency exchange (open 08:00 – 19:00) is inside the main building.
You can reach most small towns in Poland by bus using the local buses, and all the host cities are all linked by long distance bus companies. The Polish national bus company is PKS (who have a website, but unfortunately it's only in Polish). Many long distance routes are served by Polski Express.
Most of the major bus terminals are in the centre of towns. Tickets are bought at the bus station in advance (recommended) or for a slightly higher price onboard from the driver of your bus. Pre-booking a ticket guarantees you a seat.
There are also many small, private bus companies which use micro-buses on special routes. To get to some of the really small towns and villages or more isolated parts of the country these small micro-buses are the only mode of transport. The micro-buses can be found near bus stations and railway stations and you buy your ticket from the driver.
The approximate mileage between Polish venues is as follows:
Warsaw – Gdansk = 209 miles / 336km
Warsaw – Poznan = 187 miles / 301km
Warsaw – Wroclaw = 214 miles / 344km
Gdansk – Poznan = 181 miles / 291km
Gdansk – Wroclaw = 270 miles / 435km
Poznan – Wroclaw = 102 miles / 164km
Car Hire Details – There are many places in the city centre where you can rent a car, as well as a couple of companies located at the airport (see the links above). Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Europcar, Budget and National Alamo are all located at the airport.
As in other parts of Europe when renting a car you sign a contract with the agency to undertake the following obligations:
• Full responsibility for the rented car.
• Only the person(s) mentioned in the contract can drive the car.
• The renter has to pay a deposit which and pay the fee according to the car hire company price list and the extra charges dependent on the client's requirements as stipulated in the contract.
The cost can range from as little as PLN 100 to PLN 400 a day depending on the make of car. With your rented car you can travel around Poland and to neighbouring countries (except those on the eastern border). To rent a car you will need a valid ID card or passport, a driving license and a credit card to use as a security deposit. In some places you can use cash, but these are rare.
The stadium was opened with a George Michael concert, a boxing fight and a monstertruck show in October 2011. Slask Wroclaw played their first home game in the new stadium against Lechia Gdansk in front of 42,000 supporters on 28 October 2011. The supporters association of Śląsk Wrocław "Wielki Śląsk" was involved in the appearance of this project – they fought for the installation of green seats to match the club's colours. Additionally, there are white seats, which spell out the name of the club – Slask Wrocław.
Net number of seats (all of which are covered): 42771
Seats in the western sector, Polish league: 8377
Seats in the eastern sector, Polish league: 10460
Seats in the northern sector, Polish league: 11984
Seats in the southern sector, Polish league: 11950
Seats for fans with disabilities + one carer: 204
Number of all VIP seats, Polish league: 2130
Gold VIP seats - western sector, Polish league: 429
Silver VIP - western sector, Polish league: 463
Bronze VIP seats - western sector, Polish league: 756
VIP seats - boxes - western sector, Polish league: 218
VIP Incentive Box seats in the eastern sector, Polish league: 264
Sanitary Facilities
• General-access toilets for fans on the promenade, level 1: 18
• General-access toilets for fans on the promenade, level 4: 20
• Sanitary units, urinals: 306
• Sanitary units, men's toilets: 108
• Sanitary units, women's toilets: 266
• Washbasins: 337
• Toilets for the disabled: 12
• Seats for fans with disabilities + one carer: 204
• Spaces for helpers/carers? - Yes
• Is public transport to the stadium wheelchair friendly? - Yes
The address of the stationary Fans' Embassy is: ul. Szewska 66/67A.
Each host city will have a permanent, stationary Fans' Embassy throughout the tournament, as well as mobile Fans' Embassy teams operating in the days around matches played in that city. The mobile teams will be based at strategic points throughout the city (transport hubs, near the fanparks and stadiums, etc) and all Fans' Embassy staff will be on hand to offer advice and assistance to all supporters, either in person or by phone/email.
In each host city the Fans' Embassy will serve as a crucial source of information as well as a meeting point for all visiting supporters. The essence of a Fans' Embassy is to provide fan-specific services - such as ticket availability, public viewing facilities, locally applicable legislation, stadium regulations, match-day arrangements, etc.
However, you will also be able to obtain more general information you would normally find at a tourist office: accommodation, details of local transport timetables and routes, sightseeing opportunities, money exchange, etc.
The staff of the Fan Embassy will generally be drawn out of the local fan scene and will offer visiting supporters detailed and relevant information in their own language, as well as provide swift and simple solutions to any problems that may arise.
Fans' Embassies will be located in easy to reach central areas and will be open daily throughout the tournament. Find out where they are by visiting their dedicated section of the web page and drop by once you arrive in town!
Once the preparations and arrangements from the host cities are finalised we will put all information on public viewing here.
In most hotels, breakfast is included. In guest-houses this can vary, and information about breakfast is usually provided at the point of booking. Check-out times are typically between 10am and noon. In the larger hotels you can pay by debit and credit card. In some smaller hotels, guest-houses, hostels or camping paying by cash is preferred. Some will insist on cash payments and be unable to process credit cards, so bear this in mind.
You can book through the website links above, or alternatively try Hotels.com, Booking.com, Hostelbookers.com, Hostelworld.com. Before booking anywhere, we would advise you to check out independent reviews, if possible, through Tripadvisor.com.
The main areas in the city centre for eating and drinking are around the main square (Rynek) and the west side of the city centre in general. You'll not find yourself far from a cafe or a bar in the old town.
A useful guide to get your bearings in and around Wrocław, including the locations of bars, cafés and restaurants is Wroclaw Life.
Remember that in Poland it is prohibited to drink alcohol in public places, with the exception of properly licensed designated places, such as bars, restaurants, open air cafés, etc.
You should tip in restaurants and cafés, and it is also not unusual to tip taxi drivers. Typically around 10% of the bill is common, and to not tip implies that the food or service has been poor.
Be wary, however. If you present your payment to the waiter/waitress and say 'thank you', it is implied that they will keep the change. That could be an expensive mistake if you're paying a few PLN for a coffee with a 50 PLN note!
Wrocław does boast a side in the top division – the Ekstraklasa – Slask Wrocław. Like many of the city's institutions the history of Slask Wrocław dates to post World War II although a football club can be traced in the city back to 1897 when SV Blitz Breslau was formed by members of a local cycling club. SV Blitz Breslau went onto become one of the founder members of the German Football Association in 1900. The original club first split in two in 1901 before mutating into different clubs over the next 30 years. The various strands were only reunited once again in 1934 under the name VfR Schlesien 1897 Breslau, although like much of German Breslau this was lost in the aftermath of WWII when German Breslau became Polish Wrocław.
WKS Slask Wrocław (WKS denoting Army Sports Club) was born out of the merger of the football teams of two local military schools in 1947. One league championship in 1977 and Polish cup victories in 1976 an 1987 are all the club has to show for its 60 plus year history, but that is not to do the club down. While the nineties saw the club split from the army and come under the wing of the local city government it also saw a drastic dip in fortunes with the club spending many years out of the top flight. However, since 2007 Slask Wrocław have established themselves back in the top division and recent seasons have seen consolidation of their place in the Ekstraklasa. In 2010/2011 Slask Wrocław surprised everyone – the team finished 2nd in the overall Ekstraklasa ranking.
One thing to be aware of in Polish football is the peculiar allegiances that exist between supporters of different teams and more importantly the animosity amongst others. When two 'friends' are playing each other expect a cheery atmosphere, BBQ and beer being provided by the hosts and the distinct lack of uniformed police and security. If however enemies are playing each other, expect baton wielding armoured police and scenes from Braveheart. Complete lunacy. For the record Slask Wrocław are big friends with Lechia Gdansk and Wisla Krakow, a formation the fans like to call the Three Crowns based on their insignia. The other friends of Wrocław fans are Motor Lublin, Slezsky Opava (from Czech Republic) and Miedz Legnica.
Slask Wrocław's fans are faithful and dedicated. There is a supporters association called "Wielki Slask" and it's divided into two groups : "Ultras Silesia" and "Ave Silesia". "Ultras Silesia" cheers the team with self-made flags and banners. However, "Ave Silesia" take care of the order in a stadium. In case of any problems a person can go to one of the "Ave Silesia" member and they are responsible for solving the safety issues at the stadium.
Slask Wrocław used to play at "Oporowska Stadium". The capacity is 8346 seats that were full at every match. Unfortunately, for this season, fans of Slask Wrocław are banned from away travel. In the Polish league fans are not allowed to use pyrotechnics. Some fans do not follow such restriction and get themselves into trouble.
If you plan to visit Wrocław do not miss Old Market Sq. It's a fantastic place. You can walk around it or sit in one of many restaurants and do a bit of people watching, as well as taking in the beautiful old buildings and the Town Hall. Rynek is like the heart of Wrocław - here locals gather to shop, dine, date and have fun.
The second place worth seeing is, Ostrów Tumski, which is packed with religious sights and historic significance. Ideal for a romantic stroll, here you'll find cobbled lanes, original gas lamps and lots of riverside greenery. This area is largely devoid of shops, cafes and bars, though.
Locals will not forgive you for missing out on the Racławice Panorama , especially after all the trouble Poland took to get it on display for you. A 140m-long canvas depicting Kościuszko's legendary (and short-lived) victory over the Russians in 1794, this is one of the only remaining panoramic paintings in the world – a genre that was actually quite popular in the 19th century. Of the city's museums we would class the restored Royal Palace, as the most essential, with the National and Architecture Museums are more than worthy of a visit on a rainy day, too.
A Japanese Garden filled with lush greenery also resides in the city. Set up in 1913 by Count Fritz von Hochberg, it is a place of beauty that is well worth the visit. Wrocław is also home to the Botanical Garden located in the oldest district of the city. Over 7,000 different plant species are featured there.
Nine museums, several theatres and music centres will satisfy your craving for history and culture. Wrocław is definitely a city where one will never be left looking for something to do.
The Tourist Information Centre (The Meeting Point) offers assistance in selecting the most attractive places from the city and wider region. The professional staff will provide all the practical information a tourist needs when staying in Wrocław.
The Tourist Information Centre offers:
- access to accommodation and gastronomic base in Wrocław
- accommodation booking services in Wrocław
- renting a guide to Wrocław
- attractive souvenirs from Wrocław
- tourist publications about Wrocław, Lower Silesia, and Poland
Addresses of outlets:
Rynek 14, 50-101 Wrocław
phone +48 71 3443 111; fax +48 71 344 29 62
Open 9.00am – 9.00pm
E-mail: info@itWroclaw.pl
12 Sukiennice St, 50-107 Wrocław
phone. +48 71 342 01 85; fax +48 71 342 28 98
skype: Wroclawinfo
Open: Mon- Sun 9.00am - 9.00pm
E-mail: Wroclaw-info@itWroclaw.pl
Friday 8 June 2012, 18.00CET
#2: Russia vs Czech Republic
Tuesday 12 June 2012, 18.00CET
#9: Greece vs Czech Republic
Saturday 16 June 2012, 20.45CET
#17: Czech Republic vs Poland
Once the arrangements from UEFA are finalised, we will put all specific matchday information here, including:
UEFA ticketing points
Match day transport (park and ride, etc)
EURO street signage
Cordons/checks, etc
To leave a social legacy in Poland and Ukraine UEFA supports, besides RESPECT Fan Culture – Fans' Embassies, three further programmes that aim on social change.
50% of all European disabled people have never participated in leisure or sport activities. EURO 2012 provides an opportunity to improve access to football and for the removal of physical, sensory and intellectual barriers in public places in the region. It is recognised that supporting and playing football is an integral and vital part of European culture and tradition. Football is increasingly diverse; this naturally includes many more disabled people. The Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE) has formed a disability alliance in the region to help to deliver the awareness project, Respect Inclusion – Football with No Limits.
EURO 2012 offers a unique chance to promote a positive message of diversity and inclusion. The programme will be delivered on behalf of FARE by the long established regional partner, the 'Never Again' Association. Civil society organisations, and ethnic minorities in particular, have been motivated to engage with the preparations. Important stakeholders have signed up to the anti-discrimination agenda. The FARE activities concentrate on minimizing the risk of racist incidents during the tournament as well as promotion of anti-discrimination measures.
RESPECT your Health - Euroschools 2012 is the official community health education programme of the UEFA EURO 2012. This one-year project aims to promote a healthy lifestyle, with a focus on smoking prevention, responsible alcohol consumption, healthy diet and physical activity among young people and their families in Poland and Ukraine. Through a train the trainers approach, local institutions and NGOs in the eight UEFA EURO 2012 host cities will be empowered to activate their communities and promote good health. A guide will help coaches, teachers, social workers and Orlik animators use the power of football and sport to engage communities, increase health literacy levels, and establish a common feeling of ownership for public (sport) grounds.
UEFA EURO 2012 will be tobacco-free. A complete ban on the use, sale or promotion of tobacco will be in force in both indoor and outdoor areas of all match venues. Put into place to protect the health, safety and comfort of all fans and other tournament participants, the tobacco ban complements other activities such as Respect your Health that use the force of football to promote social issues.
EURO tournaments bring people together on and off the pitch. All sorts of encounters are made, some closer than others. The fun may know no bounds, but there are of course rules. Encounters between people from all over Europe can be unforgettable, as long as they are respectful, good humoured and a danger to no one. Show HIV and AIDS the red card. The HIV virus doesn't play fair, so you have to. Unforgettable encounters should leave no lasting damage. When you think fun and passion, think health too: condoms protect!
Wrocław Nicolaus Copernicus Airport (Port Lotniczy im. Mikołaja Kopernika) , Ul. Skarżyńskiego 36
Phone for flight and Travel information (+48) 71 358 13 81
The airport's website can be found here.
Just 13 km west of the city centre, Wrocław's international airport offers up regular daily connections with other major Polish cities (Warsaw, Krakow and Gdansk) as well as budget flights to a number of European destinations. Ryanair and WizzAir would be recommended for fans heading to the game from the UK,with connections available from: Bristol; Doncaster; East Midlands; Glasgow; Liverpool; and London.
Disabled travellers:
If you need assistance you can just ask for it at the counter, but to guarantee that your needs can be met you can fill in the form on the airport's website (at least 48 hours in advance, and email it to prm@wrolot.com.pl) to ensure that you will be able to receive assistance.
There's a special check-in desk for disabled travelers located next to the information desk. There's a lift and special toilets for disabled travelers, also.
Facilities
As you would expect there are the usual facilities at the airport, such as ATMs, currency exchange, car hire companies and also a post office, along with the usual shops, cafés and restaurants. For a full list of what's on offer at the airport visit their website.
Getting from the airport to the city centre:
Bus No. 406 operates every 20 minutes everyday to the Central Railway/Coach Station.
Night bus line 249, operates on the line Airport - Jarnołtów, twice during night.
Precise timetables can be found here.
Domino Taxi (+48 71) 19625
MPT (+48 71) 19191
Radio Taxi (+48 71) 19622
Taxi Blues (+48 71) 19661
Wrocław's main train station (Dworzec Glowny) is presently undergoing major renovation works on the entire building, including tracks, platforms, facilities and the area surrounding the station. Works should be complete just before EURO 2012.
To deal with this city has set up a Temporary Station Building (Dworzec Tymczasowy) at ul. Sucha 10/12, on the eastern side of the main station complex. There are 18 ticket windows, an information point, 3 ATMs, 2 toilets (one for disabled), lockers and vending machines with coffee and sandwiches. Outside the building on the sidewalk street vendors have also set up shops with food and drinks, kiosks with phone cards, etc.
Passengers can get on to the open platforms only from ul. Sucha. Passengers are not be able to enter the platforms from the ul. Pilsudski. If you don't have a lot of time remember you can buy tickets from the conductor onboard the train (if you will let him know when getting on the train) for a small price mark-up.
The railway network in Poland is well organised both in respect of convenient connections and the standard of travel. Some people have even suggested that Poland is best visited by train. You will find all information about travelling by train, including timetables, reservations and prices, on their website (the site has an in-built Google Translate feature).
For further (and perhaps easier to access) timetable information, although not for booking tickets, try Bahn.de (the German railways site) which carries full timetable information for trains across Europe, including international services.
Fast and express trains run between the largest cities. Fast trains run between the larger cities without stopping at smaller stations. Express trains run between the main Polish cities.
Regional trains carry passengers to smaller towns. Travelling by slower trains you can visit smaller Polish towns and villages. These trains usually run over short routes and often stop at all the local stations.
Train fares depend on the route, the kind of train and the class of travel. Different promotional prices are always on offer, so it's worth checking and trying to book in advance for the best deals. For details ask at any railway station.
Polish trains have very diverse standards. Express trains are of the highest standard, regional or the slower trains are of the lowest standard. All trains, except for the slower ones, are divided into first and second class carriages. Intercity trains and many express trains have a separate restaurant car. Some trains also have special smoking compartments. Long-distance trains are often equipped with additional sleeping-cars.
You can travel to neighbouring countries as well as other destinations in Poland.
International buses arrive and depart from bus terminal Dworzec Centralny, behind the Main Train Station at ul. Sucha. The purchase of tickets can be attempted at any number of windows, each of which has its own overly-complex opening hours, but you'll always find one open.
For international tickets, try platform number 4. In Wrocław's bus station you'll also find toilets (open 06:00 – 22:00 cost 2 PLN, after that use the automatic ones near the platforms, cost 1 PLN).
An ATM is outside the main entrance, and currency exchange (open 08:00 – 19:00) is inside the main building.
You can reach most small towns in Poland by bus using the local buses, and all the host cities are all linked by long distance bus companies. The Polish national bus company is PKS (who have a website, but unfortunately it's only in Polish). Many long distance routes are served by Polski Express.
Most of the major bus terminals are in the centre of towns. Tickets are bought at the bus station in advance (recommended) or for a slightly higher price onboard from the driver of your bus. Pre-booking a ticket guarantees you a seat.
There are also many small, private bus companies which use micro-buses on special routes. To get to some of the really small towns and villages or more isolated parts of the country these small micro-buses are the only mode of transport. The micro-buses can be found near bus stations and railway stations and you buy your ticket from the driver.
The approximate mileage between Polish venues is as follows:
Warsaw – Gdansk = 209 miles / 336km
Warsaw – Poznan = 187 miles / 301km
Warsaw – Wroclaw = 214 miles / 344km
Gdansk – Poznan = 181 miles / 291km
Gdansk – Wroclaw = 270 miles / 435km
Poznan – Wroclaw = 102 miles / 164km
Car Hire Details – There are many places in the city centre where you can rent a car, as well as a couple of companies located at the airport (see the links above). Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Europcar, Budget and National Alamo are all located at the airport.
As in other parts of Europe when renting a car you sign a contract with the agency to undertake the following obligations:
• Full responsibility for the rented car.
• Only the person(s) mentioned in the contract can drive the car.
• The renter has to pay a deposit which and pay the fee according to the car hire company price list and the extra charges dependent on the client's requirements as stipulated in the contract.
The cost can range from as little as PLN 100 to PLN 400 a day depending on the make of car. With your rented car you can travel around Poland and to neighbouring countries (except those on the eastern border). To rent a car you will need a valid ID card or passport, a driving license and a credit card to use as a security deposit. In some places you can use cash, but these are rare.
The stadium was opened with a George Michael concert, a boxing fight and a monstertruck show in October 2011. Slask Wroclaw played their first home game in the new stadium against Lechia Gdansk in front of 42,000 supporters on 28 October 2011. The supporters association of Śląsk Wrocław "Wielki Śląsk" was involved in the appearance of this project – they fought for the installation of green seats to match the club's colours. Additionally, there are white seats, which spell out the name of the club – Slask Wrocław.
Net number of seats (all of which are covered): 42771
Seats in the western sector, Polish league: 8377
Seats in the eastern sector, Polish league: 10460
Seats in the northern sector, Polish league: 11984
Seats in the southern sector, Polish league: 11950
Seats for fans with disabilities + one carer: 204
Number of all VIP seats, Polish league: 2130
Gold VIP seats - western sector, Polish league: 429
Silver VIP - western sector, Polish league: 463
Bronze VIP seats - western sector, Polish league: 756
VIP seats - boxes - western sector, Polish league: 218
VIP Incentive Box seats in the eastern sector, Polish league: 264
Sanitary Facilities
• General-access toilets for fans on the promenade, level 1: 18
• General-access toilets for fans on the promenade, level 4: 20
• Sanitary units, urinals: 306
• Sanitary units, men's toilets: 108
• Sanitary units, women's toilets: 266
• Washbasins: 337
• Toilets for the disabled: 12
• Seats for fans with disabilities + one carer: 204
• Spaces for helpers/carers? - Yes
• Is public transport to the stadium wheelchair friendly? - Yes
The stadium's website can be found here.
The address of the stationary Fans' Embassy is: ul. Szewska 66/67A.
Each host city will have a permanent, stationary Fans' Embassy throughout the tournament, as well as mobile Fans' Embassy teams operating in the days around matches played in that city. The mobile teams will be based at strategic points throughout the city (transport hubs, near the fanparks and stadiums, etc) and all Fans' Embassy staff will be on hand to offer advice and assistance to all supporters, either in person or by phone/email.
In each host city the Fans' Embassy will serve as a crucial source of information as well as a meeting point for all visiting supporters. The essence of a Fans' Embassy is to provide fan-specific services - such as ticket availability, public viewing facilities, locally applicable legislation, stadium regulations, match-day arrangements, etc.
However, you will also be able to obtain more general information you would normally find at a tourist office: accommodation, details of local transport timetables and routes, sightseeing opportunities, money exchange, etc.
The staff of the Fan Embassy will generally be drawn out of the local fan scene and will offer visiting supporters detailed and relevant information in their own language, as well as provide swift and simple solutions to any problems that may arise.
Fans' Embassies will be located in easy to reach central areas and will be open daily throughout the tournament. Find out where they are by visiting their dedicated section of the web page and drop by once you arrive in town!
Once the preparations and arrangements from the host cities are finalised we will put all information on public viewing here.
In most hotels, breakfast is included. In guest-houses this can vary, and information about breakfast is usually provided at the point of booking. Check-out times are typically between 10am and noon. In the larger hotels you can pay by debit and credit card. In some smaller hotels, guest-houses, hostels or camping paying by cash is preferred. Some will insist on cash payments and be unable to process credit cards, so bear this in mind.
You can book through the website links above, or alternatively try Hotels.com, Booking.com, Hostelbookers.com, Hostelworld.com. Before booking anywhere, we would advise you to check out independent reviews, if possible, through Tripadvisor.com.
The main areas in the city centre for eating and drinking are around the main square (Rynek) and the west side of the city centre in general. You'll not find yourself far from a cafe or a bar in the old town.
A useful guide to get your bearings in and around Wrocław, including the locations of bars, cafés and restaurants is Wroclaw Life.
Remember that in Poland it is prohibited to drink alcohol in public places, with the exception of properly licensed designated places, such as bars, restaurants, open air cafés, etc.
You should tip in restaurants and cafés, and it is also not unusual to tip taxi drivers. Typically around 10% of the bill is common, and to not tip implies that the food or service has been poor.
Be wary, however. If you present your payment to the waiter/waitress and say 'thank you', it is implied that they will keep the change. That could be an expensive mistake if you're paying a few PLN for a coffee with a 50 PLN note!
Wrocław does boast a side in the top division – the Ekstraklasa – Slask Wrocław. Like many of the city's institutions the history of Slask Wrocław dates to post World War II although a football club can be traced in the city back to 1897 when SV Blitz Breslau was formed by members of a local cycling club. SV Blitz Breslau went onto become one of the founder members of the German Football Association in 1900. The original club first split in two in 1901 before mutating into different clubs over the next 30 years. The various strands were only reunited once again in 1934 under the name VfR Schlesien 1897 Breslau, although like much of German Breslau this was lost in the aftermath of WWII when German Breslau became Polish Wrocław.
WKS Slask Wrocław (WKS denoting Army Sports Club) was born out of the merger of the football teams of two local military schools in 1947. One league championship in 1977 and Polish cup victories in 1976 an 1987 are all the club has to show for its 60 plus year history, but that is not to do the club down. While the nineties saw the club split from the army and come under the wing of the local city government it also saw a drastic dip in fortunes with the club spending many years out of the top flight. However, since 2007 Slask Wrocław have established themselves back in the top division and recent seasons have seen consolidation of their place in the Ekstraklasa. In 2010/2011 Slask Wrocław surprised everyone – the team finished 2nd in the overall Ekstraklasa ranking.
One thing to be aware of in Polish football is the peculiar allegiances that exist between supporters of different teams and more importantly the animosity amongst others. When two 'friends' are playing each other expect a cheery atmosphere, BBQ and beer being provided by the hosts and the distinct lack of uniformed police and security. If however enemies are playing each other, expect baton wielding armoured police and scenes from Braveheart. Complete lunacy. For the record Slask Wrocław are big friends with Lechia Gdansk and Wisla Krakow, a formation the fans like to call the Three Crowns based on their insignia. The other friends of Wrocław fans are Motor Lublin, Slezsky Opava (from Czech Republic) and Miedz Legnica.
Slask Wrocław's fans are faithful and dedicated. There is a supporters association called "Wielki Slask" and it's divided into two groups : "Ultras Silesia" and "Ave Silesia". "Ultras Silesia" cheers the team with self-made flags and banners. However, "Ave Silesia" take care of the order in a stadium. In case of any problems a person can go to one of the "Ave Silesia" member and they are responsible for solving the safety issues at the stadium.
Slask Wrocław used to play at "Oporowska Stadium". The capacity is 8346 seats that were full at every match. Unfortunately, for this season, fans of Slask Wrocław are banned from away travel. In the Polish league fans are not allowed to use pyrotechnics. Some fans do not follow such restriction and get themselves into trouble.
If you plan to visit Wrocław do not miss Old Market Sq. It's a fantastic place. You can walk around it or sit in one of many restaurants and do a bit of people watching, as well as taking in the beautiful old buildings and the Town Hall. Rynek is like the heart of Wrocław - here locals gather to shop, dine, date and have fun.
The second place worth seeing is, Ostrów Tumski, which is packed with religious sights and historic significance. Ideal for a romantic stroll, here you'll find cobbled lanes, original gas lamps and lots of riverside greenery. This area is largely devoid of shops, cafes and bars, though.
Locals will not forgive you for missing out on the Racławice Panorama , especially after all the trouble Poland took to get it on display for you. A 140m-long canvas depicting Kościuszko's legendary (and short-lived) victory over the Russians in 1794, this is one of the only remaining panoramic paintings in the world – a genre that was actually quite popular in the 19th century. Of the city's museums we would class the restored Royal Palace, as the most essential, with the National and Architecture Museums are more than worthy of a visit on a rainy day, too.
A Japanese Garden filled with lush greenery also resides in the city. Set up in 1913 by Count Fritz von Hochberg, it is a place of beauty that is well worth the visit. Wrocław is also home to the Botanical Garden located in the oldest district of the city. Over 7,000 different plant species are featured there.
Nine museums, several theatres and music centres will satisfy your craving for history and culture. Wrocław is definitely a city where one will never be left looking for something to do.
The Tourist Information Centre (The Meeting Point) offers assistance in selecting the most attractive places from the city and wider region. The professional staff will provide all the practical information a tourist needs when staying in Wrocław.
The Tourist Information Centre offers:
- access to accommodation and gastronomic base in Wrocław
- accommodation booking services in Wrocław
- renting a guide to Wrocław
- attractive souvenirs from Wrocław
- tourist publications about Wrocław, Lower Silesia, and Poland
Addresses of outlets:
Rynek 14, 50-101 Wrocław
phone +48 71 3443 111; fax +48 71 344 29 62
Open 9.00am – 9.00pm
E-mail: info@itWroclaw.pl
12 Sukiennice St, 50-107 Wrocław
phone. +48 71 342 01 85; fax +48 71 342 28 98
skype: Wroclawinfo
Open: Mon- Sun 9.00am - 9.00pm
E-mail: Wroclaw-info@itWroclaw.pl
Friday 8 June 2012, 18.00CET
#2: Russia vs Czech Republic
Tuesday 12 June 2012, 18.00CET
#9: Greece vs Czech Republic
Saturday 16 June 2012, 20.45CET
#17: Czech Republic vs Poland
Once the arrangements from UEFA are finalised, we will put all specific matchday information here, including:
UEFA ticketing points
Match day transport (park and ride, etc)
EURO street signage
Cordons/checks, etc
To leave a social legacy in Poland and Ukraine UEFA supports, besides RESPECT Fan Culture – Fans' Embassies, three further programmes that aim on social change.
50% of all European disabled people have never participated in leisure or sport activities. EURO 2012 provides an opportunity to improve access to football and for the removal of physical, sensory and intellectual barriers in public places in the region. It is recognised that supporting and playing football is an integral and vital part of European culture and tradition. Football is increasingly diverse; this naturally includes many more disabled people. The Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE) has formed a disability alliance in the region to help to deliver the awareness project, Respect Inclusion – Football with No Limits.
EURO 2012 offers a unique chance to promote a positive message of diversity and inclusion. The programme will be delivered on behalf of FARE by the long established regional partner, the 'Never Again' Association. Civil society organisations, and ethnic minorities in particular, have been motivated to engage with the preparations. Important stakeholders have signed up to the anti-discrimination agenda. The FARE activities concentrate on minimizing the risk of racist incidents during the tournament as well as promotion of anti-discrimination measures.
RESPECT your Health - Euroschools 2012 is the official community health education programme of the UEFA EURO 2012. This one-year project aims to promote a healthy lifestyle, with a focus on smoking prevention, responsible alcohol consumption, healthy diet and physical activity among young people and their families in Poland and Ukraine. Through a train the trainers approach, local institutions and NGOs in the eight UEFA EURO 2012 host cities will be empowered to activate their communities and promote good health. A guide will help coaches, teachers, social workers and Orlik animators use the power of football and sport to engage communities, increase health literacy levels, and establish a common feeling of ownership for public (sport) grounds.
UEFA EURO 2012 will be tobacco-free. A complete ban on the use, sale or promotion of tobacco will be in force in both indoor and outdoor areas of all match venues. Put into place to protect the health, safety and comfort of all fans and other tournament participants, the tobacco ban complements other activities such as Respect your Health that use the force of football to promote social issues.
EURO tournaments bring people together on and off the pitch. All sorts of encounters are made, some closer than others. The fun may know no bounds, but there are of course rules. Encounters between people from all over Europe can be unforgettable, as long as they are respectful, good humoured and a danger to no one. Show HIV and AIDS the red card. The HIV virus doesn't play fair, so you have to. Unforgettable encounters should leave no lasting damage. When you think fun and passion, think health too: condoms protect!
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