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UEFA EURO 2024 is all about people! It’s our aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion and ensure all fans can be part of the celebrations. This page will help you plan for your EURO 2024 trip. Check this page regularly for updates to ensure you have the best experience possible.
🌍 Accessible travel to Leipzig
By train 🚆
All trains arriving at Leipzig Central Station have been barrier-free since 2018.
🚨 Don’t forget: All ticket holders have access to discounted DB train tickets and international rail passes.
Booking a DB train ticket
- Wheelchair spaces on trains must be booked in advance
- It’s recommended to select a connection with sufficient transfer time
- DB have a dedicated Mobility Service Centre (MSZ) to support you with your planning. They can also organise assistance for boarding, transferring or getting off a train
Mobility Service Centre (MSZ)
Phone: +49 (0) 030 65212888
E-mail: msz@deutschebahn.com
Onboard DB trains and at train stations
Trains are generally accessible for fans with limited mobility; carriage doors are wide enough to fit wheelchairs and trains are equipped with dedicated wheelchair spaces.
- You can pre-book your wheelchair space in advance for long-distance trains such as ICE, IC and EC services.
- Equipment such as walking aids can be carried free of charge.
- At larger train stations, you can request a wheelchair should you require it.
By plane 🛬
If you require additional assistance, make sure you inform your airline in advance. It is best to do this at least 48 hours before you start your journey to allow plenty of time for arrangements to be made. Visit the accessibility page on the Leipzig / Halle Airport website for information on arrivals and departures.
Public transport from the airport into the city centre is accessible. The best route to take is S5 / S5X S-Bahn line, which runs every 30 minutes between Leipzig / Halle Airport – Neue Messe Leipzig – Leipzig Central Station.
By car 🚘
It is not recommended driving into Leipzig city centre due to matchday traffic and uncertainty of travel times. There are designated accessible parking spaces available throughout the city. Use the “layers” option on the map to display disabled parking options. Consider using one of the Park + Ride locations and transfer onto public transport to continue your journey. (Links available in German only.)
Accessible travel guide 🧑🏼🦽
The German National Tourist Board has a dedicated guide on accessible travel throughout the country that can help you plan your EURO 2024 trip.
For general Leipzig travel guidance, head over to our travel page.
🏙️ Accessible travel around Leipzig
Because of the lowland terrain, Leipzig is a relatively flat city. Much of the city centre has cobblestone streets, but the cobbled streets are new, with smooth and low-vibration pavements. The rougher cobblestone pavement is only found in the immediate vicinity of St. Nicholas Church.
Ⓜ️ Please be aware that the public transport system is not completely accessible. The majority of stations have been made accessible to people with reduced mobility. It is recommended to plan your journeys in advance and visit the LVB accessible travel page for more information on trams and bus. If you want to travel by taxi, it’s recommended to book this well in advance.
(Links available in German only.)
ℹ️ Visit the Saxony tourism dedicated accessibility page for information on attractions. We recommend looking through this online brochure from page 56 to check accessibility facilities at attractions in Leipzig. For further questions, please contact the "Behindertenverband Leipzig e.V." directly:
Behindertenverband Leipzig e.V.
Phone: +49 (0) 0341 3065120
Email: kontakt@behindertenverband-leipzig.de
⚽ Stadium accessibility
All tickets will be mobile tickets. Our ticketing team will provide updates by email in the lead-up to EURO 2024. For more information, please visit the ticketing FAQs.
There are two types of accessibility tickets available for EURO 2024 – Wheelchair User tickets and Easy Access tickets. A complimentary companion ticket is available during the ticketing process. For more details, visit the Accessibility tickets FAQs.
Accessible parking permits can be requested during the ticket application process. Our ticketing team will allocate permits closer to the match and inform applicants. Please be aware that permits are not guaranteed on application and subject to availability.
A team of friendly staff and volunteers will be on-site to assist you with directions and answer any questions. There will be dedicated accessibility volunteers too!
ADC commentary will be available at all EURO 2024 matches. We'll let you know how to access the service and the language availability soon.
Wheelchairs will be available to loan for fans who are unable to walk longer distances. Simply speak to our volunteers on-site for assistance.
Detailed information about stadium facilities will be released soon.
🎉 EURO 2024 Festival accessibility
The EURO 2024 Festival will be in full swing throughout June and July. The festival sites will be accessible to all fans with facilities such as viewing platforms, ramps to activations and more! Check back later for detailed information.