EURO 2008 INFO

The countdown has started - 100 days to the UEFA EURO 2008(TM)! It will be a sports event of superlatives in 2008 when Greece, the current European champion, and the national teams from Russia, Spain and Sweden guarantee thrilling matches in the UEFA EURO 2008(TM) at the EC stadium Wals-Siezenheim! Attractive holiday packages, the new Salzburg Fan Card - a unique all-inclusive card accepted in all of Austria - many public viewing areas and the new information platform http://www.salzburg08.com round off the UEFA EURO 2008 (TM) football experience in the state of Salzburg to perfection!

The preparations for UEFA EURO 2008(TM) are in top gear in the city and state of Salzburg. Unique offers and packages ensure that football fans are always where the action is - whether or not they have entry tickets for the 13th European football cup live matches.

- http://www.salzburg08.com - new website for UEFA EURO 2008(TM)

The website was launched online a few days ago. Apart from the tourist attractions in the city and state of Salzburg, Salzburg guests and fans will find, in 12 languages, all the important information on such topics like fan zones, public viewing areas, accommodation, travelling and the event itself. - All info at http://www.salzburg08.com!

- Salzburg state: a sports paradise par excellence

Six months before the UEFA EURO 2008(TM) major event, preparations in the state of Salzburg are in top gear. The region has always been great for sports and became a mecca following the UCI Road World Cup in fall 2006, which attracted 350 000 enthusiastic visitors to this region. Football fans worldwide will follow the UEFA EURO 2008(TM) matches either live in this little paradise or via satellite. Not only is there much to offer the fans at the matches, but also between matches. The Salzburg region has many attractions for its guests: a variety of sports can be enjoyed amidst its wonderful natural scenery at any time of the season. 7 200 km of marked hiking trails and more than 2 000 km of marked cycling paths lead you through the region - 3 000 km of mountain bike trails lead through valleys and over hills. 185 lakes invite you to swim, sail or surf and the Golf Alpine card is your ticket to 18 golf courses in Salzburg and neighbouring regions at particularly favourable conditions.

- The entire state of Salzburg is fan-zone

For football fans to enjoy the matches "live" and in the perfect atmosphere, many public viewing areas have been set up for the duration of the matches all over the state of Salzburg. So, football fans will have the opportunity to follow the matches "live" and in the appropriate atmosphere in Zell am See, Saalfelden, Saalbach and Bischofshofen. The Coca Cola Fan Tour will make its way through the state of Salzburg in time for the European championships. The van will stop over in Mozart's city on the days when there are matches in Salzburg: June 10, 14 and 18, 2008. On 16 other match days, it is on the road through the Salzburg region and is sure to offer plenty of fun and action to the fans with interactive matches, a mobile screen, show stage and raffles.

- NEW: Salzburg Fan Card for UEFA EURO 2008 (TM)

In June 2008, there will be a unique offer waiting for euphoric football fans and Salzburg holiday guests: the Salzburg Fan Card, a 6-day "all-in-one card", gives access to 161 places of interest in the state of Salzburg, including 24 hour entry to 29 attractions in the city of Salzburg, unlimited use of all public transport networks in the entire federal state and access to public viewing areas. The offer is topped off with an official merchandise give-away by Intersport Eybl. The Salzburg Fan Card is available at

http://www.salzburg08.com and http://www.salzburg.info, at the tourist information centres of Salzburg city, the sales outlet of the SVV, in all Intersport branches in the state of Salzburg and at numerous tourist associations. Price: children up to age 12 - EUR 49.50, adults EUR 69.00.

- Attractive holiday packages for football fans

In June 2008, our guests in the state of Salzburg will never be far from that football feeling. Attractive special holiday packages during UEFA EURO 2008 (TM) will create the perfect combination for the Salzburg holiday guest between feeling good, and enjoying the "Euro 08 experience": Healing massages to soothe, kick-off cocktails, an exciting Zorbing adventure or recuperation in the idyllic Hüttendorf. Info at http://www.salzburg08.com

- The matches, the stadium, the tickets

The EC stadium Wals-Siezenheim, near the host city of Salzburg, has seating for more than 30 000 and is where three preliminary rounds for UEFA Euro 2008 (TM) will be held:

The matches are scheduled for June 10, 2008 (Greece - Sweden), June 14, 2008 (Greece - Russia) and June 18, 2008 (Greece - Spain), always at 8:45 pm, and will be viewed by roughly 100 000 spectators in total in the stadium.

    
    For media enquiries contact:
    SalzburgerLand Tourismus,
    Mag. Judith Wieser-Pöhl,
    Tel. +43(0)662-6688-344,
    presse@salzburgerland.com
    http://www.salzburg08.com