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Germany / Austria
Sport Business in Europe
SLIDE 2 Bonn, Germany
This picture is from the 275+ year old Alter Zoll biergarten adjacent to our host
- institution. We will eat lunch and spend
several evenings under this gigantic tree enjoying the scenery and recapping
- ur day’s activities and adventures.
Bonn is the birthplace of Ludwig von Beethoven. He is celebrated throughout the city.
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Bonn, Germany
The Rathaus (City Hall) in Bonn. Many of the older buildings in Germany are very elaborate. Some of the churches make this look plain.
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Our hosts the “AIB”: Academy for International Education
Akademie für Internationale Bildung
“AIB”
The “Texas Embassy” in Bonn The AIB “Soccer Cup”
SLIDE 5 Class Site Visits & Activities
German Soccer Association (DFB), several stadia, and the 2014 World Cup!
Deutschland ist Weltmeister!
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Class Site Visits & Activities
Academic workshop in Cologne at the largest Sport University in the world German Soccer Museum World Cup Bobsleigh Track Berchtesgaden DHL Sport Sponsoring
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Class Site Visits & Activities
German Olympic Museum International Paralympics HQ Academy for Psychomotorics Bergisel Ski Jump – Innsbruck
SLIDE 8 Red Bull Headquarters
Felix Baumgartner’s capsule and jumpsuit
- n his “Mission to the Edge of Space”
******** World Record Parachute jump from 128,100 feet. His body broke the sound barrier during the jump.
Class Site Visits & Activities
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Cologne, Germany
This is a road built and used by the Romans in Cologne well over 2,000 years ago. Old town Cologne
SLIDE 10 Cologne, Germany
Cologne Cathedral
800 year old stained glass windows View from the roof top
We will take a rooftop tour of this incredible
At one time, it was the tallest building in the world.
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“Romantic” Rhine River Villages
Notice the tower at the end of the street; it’s part of the old wall protecting the city. We brag about 100 year old buildings. This is the “Neutor” (new tower) finished in 1329.
Historical Germany
SLIDE 12 “Romantic” Rhine River Villages
Bacharach has numerous half- timbered houses, including the “Altes Haus” (oldest house) located on the right of the
- picture. It was built in 1368.
We will visit 2,000+ year-old Bacharach, and spend a night in a 12th century castle
SLIDE 13 Cruise on the “Romantic” Rhine River
Our trip will include a day cruise
- n the “romantic” Rhine River
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Mayschoss Wine Cooperative
Tour the oldest wine cooperative in the world, take a hike through the vineyards, and sample their award winning wine.
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Germany 2020 – Excursion
(Tentative) Expected excursion activities & schedule: Day 1: Hotel in Salzburg; Bob Sleigh; Königssee boat ride Day 2: Red Bull; city tour; Dinner & Mozart Concert; Day 3: Berchtesgaden National Park; mountain hike; Day 4: Train to Innsbruck; Traditional Austrian dinner Day 5: Bergisel Olympic Ski jump; time to explore Day 6: Train to Munich; City tour Day 7: Olympia Park; BMW Museum; visit to E-gym headquarters Day 8: Allianz Arena; FC Bayern München; Schuhplattler Day 9: Dachau Concentration camp; Residenz Day 10: Time to shop and pack; farewell dinner Day 11: Depart Germany for the U.S.
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Salzburg, Austria
Mozart’s Birthplace and location of The Sound of Music
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Salzburg, Austria
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Red Bull Headquarters – Fuschl am See, Austria
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Berchtesgaden and the Bavarian Alps
SLIDE 20 Berchtesgaden and the Bavarian Alps
The students took advantage of the opportunity to don their swimsuits and take a quick swim in the Lake. The water was clear, cold, and refreshing. We took an electric boat ride
Berchtesgaden to visit St. Bartholomä pilgrimage church.
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World Cup Bobsleigh Run
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Hiking in Berchtesgaden
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Hiking in Berchtesgaden
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Innsbruck
Bergisel Olympic Ski Jump and Stadium
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Munich
One of the World’s Great Cities!!!!!
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Munich
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Munich: FC Bayern München, Allianz Arena
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Munich: Olympic Park and BMW World
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Munich: Dachau
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Munich: Residenz
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Great Food and Drink in Germany!
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German Goodies
Bonn is the headquarters of Haribo, makers of Gummi Bears! No trip to Bonn would be complete without a visit to the Gummi Bear factory store.
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OK, It’s Not Always Work, Work, Work!!!
Schuhplattler
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And Lots of Times We Do Things Just for Fun!
The Schuhplattler
SLIDE 35 Germany Surprises
You never know what you’ll find in Germany. I was walking down an alley in Bonn and saw this sign. I hope this has increased your interest about joining us in Germany next summer. Note: These pictures are from previous programs. Every program is different, so we may not visit all
- f these places. But every summer
program will be very similar.
SLIDE 36 Sport Business in Europe Contact Paul J. Batista, JD 845.2391 Blocker 342BD pbatista@tamu.edu Catie Martin TAMU Study Abroad Office
catiemartin@tamu.edu
http://studyabroad.tamu.edu
Allianz Arena – home to FC Bayern München