Cardiff, United Kingdom

Millennium Stadium

The second tallest monument in Cardiff is Millennium Stadium, home to the Welsh national rugby and soccer teams. It's said that, when the retractable roof is fully closed and Welsh supporters are in full voice, the particular way sound resonates in the stadium causes a 15% bias in favor of the home team!

Southampton, United Kingdom

All sails unfurled

Southampton is the host port of major international nautical events like the Whitbread, the Global Challenge yacht races, Cowes Week and the Southampton International Show. The Isle of Wight just opposite has fantastic sites for diving and fishing.

Köln, Germany

Go Bayer 04!

Leverkusen is one of Germany's most avid sports cities. During the Euro 2008, bask in the excitement generated by passionate but good-natured crowds of fans at the Bayer Leverkusen stadium where you can watch the quarter finals, semi-finals and the final itself on a giant screen.

Mannheim, Germany

Off at a gallop!

A major venue in equestrian events, Mannheim has twice hosted the European Show Jumping Championships. It is a green city: its fine racecourse is set in the forest and its parks and promenade along the Rhine are very popular with joggers.

Versailles, France

Horseball!

Horseball: a game of skill and speed played on horseback where two teams compete for points by shooting a ball through a high net. Learn more by attending a match in the beautiful setting of the Haras de Jardy. Maybe you'll even see the first-ever slam-dunk by a horse!

Cabourg Deauville, France

Expand your playing fields

Horseback riding and sand yachting on the famous beach in front of the promenade. Golfing with a sea view. Sailing the churning waters of the English Channel. For everyone who loves sports and the great outdoors, France's Côte Fleurie (Floral Coast) offers vast, open spaces where you can freely enjoy your favorite pursuit. Playing the tables at the casino is another form of sport, one that requires good health - financial, that is!

Lyon, France

Super sensational thrills!

You're familiar with Gerland because it's the home stadium of French soccer champions in the Olympique Lyonnais. Now discover the Lyon Gerland skatepark, a vast indoor and outdoor facility for skateboarding, rollerskating and BMX enthusiasts, featuring fantastic ramps, half-pipes, modular components and surfaces.

Alicante, Spain

Alicante lives and breathes sports

Imagine a city where you can go to the beach nine months out of the year! That's Alicante, where it's hard to choose between sunny beaches and cool shady parks and esplanades, perfect for rollerblading or playing miniature golf. Golfing, swimming, sailing and other water sports, and rock-climbing on the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean await you!

Switzerland

Go-o-o-o-a-a-al at the Euro 2008!

TIt's the soccer event of the year! Basel hosts several matches, including quarter-finals and a semi-final. Spectators and fans are guaranteed hours of excitement, suspense and triumph. The Euro 2008 is something everyone can enjoy!

Antwerp, Belgium

Biking, a Belgian tradition

Its variety of landscapes, protected coastline and many cycling paths make Flanders an excellent destination for anyone and everyone who loves cycling in its different forms: racing, mountain-biking and cycle tourism.