Germany / Austria Sport Business in Europe
Bonn, Germany Bonn is the birthplace of Ludwig von Beethoven. He is celebrated throughout the city. 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 our day’s activities and adventures.
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.
Our hosts the “AIB”: Academy for International Education Akademie für Internationale Bildung “ AIB ” The AIB “Soccer Cup” The “Texas Embassy” in Bonn
Class Site Visits & Activities Deutschland ist Weltmeister! German Soccer Association (DFB), several stadia, and the 2014 World Cup !
Class Site Visits & Activities World Cup Bobsleigh Track Berchtesgaden Academic workshop in Cologne at the largest Sport University in the world DHL Sport Sponsoring German Soccer Museum
Class Site Visits & Activities German Olympic Museum International Paralympics HQ Bergisel Ski Jump – Innsbruck Academy for Psychomotorics
Class Site Visits & Activities Red Bull Headquarters Felix Baumgartner’s capsule and jumpsuit on his “Mission to the Edge of Space” ******** World Record Parachute jump from 128,100 feet. His body broke the sound barrier during the jump.
Cologne, Germany This is a road built and used by the Romans in Cologne well over 2,000 years ago. Old town Cologne
Cologne, Germany Cologne Cathedral 800 year old stained glass windows View from the roof top At one time, it was the tallest building in the world. We will take a rooftop tour of this incredible Cathedral. Magnificent!
“Romantic” Rhine River Villages Historical Germany 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 .
“Romantic” Rhine River Villages We will visit 2,000+ year-old Bacharach, and spend a night in a 12 th century castle overlooking the Rhine. Bacharach has numerous half- timbered houses, including the “Altes Haus” (oldest house) located on the right of the picture. It was built in 1368.
Cruise on the “Romantic” Rhine River Our trip will include a day cruise on the “romantic” Rhine River
Mayschoss Wine Cooperative Tour the oldest wine cooperative in the world, take a hike through the vineyards, and sample their award winning wine.
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 Depart Germany for the U.S. Day 11:
Salzburg, Austria Mozart’s Birthplace and location of The Sound of Music
Salzburg, Austria
Red Bull Headquarters – Fuschl am See, Austria
Berchtesgaden and the Bavarian Alps
Berchtesgaden and the Bavarian Alps We took an electric boat ride on Lake Königssee in Berchtesgaden to visit St. Bartholomä pilgrimage church. 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.
World Cup Bobsleigh Run
Hiking in Berchtesgaden
Hiking in Berchtesgaden
Innsbruck Bergisel Olympic Ski Jump and Stadium
Munich One of the World’s Great Cities!!!!!
Munich
Munich: FC Bayern München, Allianz Arena
Munich: Olympic Park and BMW World
Munich: Dachau
Munich: Residenz
Great Food and Drink in Germany!
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.
OK, It’s Not Always Work, Work, Work!!! Schuhplattler
And Lots of Times We Do Things Just for Fun! The Schuhplattler
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 of these places. But every summer program will be very similar.
Sport Business in Europe Allianz Arena – home to FC Bayern München 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
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