Heidenheim v Parma

 

🛫 Departure: Stansted

💸 Price: £238

🏨 Stay: Premier Inn Nürnberg Opernhaus

📍 Location: Nuremberg (base)

🏟️ Game location: Voith-Arena, Heidenheim

📅 Date: 9th August

 

🔥 Match Preview

Two sides who defied the odds last season collide in this pre-season friendly:

• Heidenheim clung onto their Bundesliga status after a dramatic two-leg relegation playoff.

• Parma, under a resurgence, secured promotion back to Serie A in 22/23..

 

It’s a chance to watch two gritty, motivated sides go toe-to-toe — with Heidenheim testing their top-flight readiness and Parma looking to build early-season momentum.

 

🛏️ Where You’re Staying

You’ll be based in Nuremberg, one of Bavaria’s best-kept secrets, full of medieval architecture, buzzing beer halls, and great transport links. The Premier Inn Opernhaus puts you right in the heart of the city — ideal for exploring and for getting to Heidenheim on matchday.

 

🚆 Getting to the Game

Train from Nuremberg to Heidenheim takes around 1hr 45min, with a change in Aalen. It’s an early start but a scenic ride through Franconian and Bavarian countryside.

 Want help booking the train? Drop us a DM or email — we’ll sort it for you.

 

🍺 Things to Do in Nuremberg

• Walk the Altstadt (Old Town) – cobbled streets, timber-framed houses, and plenty of hidden beer gardens.

• Visit Nuremberg Castle – stunning views and a slice of history.

• Germanisches Nationalmuseum – brilliant for culture lovers.

• Craft Beer Crawl – try Hausbrauerei Altstadthof or Bierwerk.

 

🍽️ What to Eat

• Fränkische Bratwurst – smaller and spicier than usual.

• Nuremberg Lebkuchen – if you’ve got a sweet tooth.

• Schäufele (pork shoulder) – melt-in-the-mouth Franconian classic.

 

📍Day Trip Ideas

• Bamberg – UNESCO-listed beer town, 45 mins by train.

• Regensburg – riverside city with great Roman ruins.

• Munich – doable in under 1.5 hours if you want big-city energy.

 

💬 Need a Hand?

Travelling with a group or want to tweak the itinerary?

Need help with train bookings, accommodation alternatives, or just want to know the best beer halls near your hotel?

 

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