June 2024. Despite the dreary weather, there is a European Championship atmosphere in the air. Public viewing, fan miles and numerous events are fuelling the anticipation of the European Football Championship. Thousands of football fans from 24 nations will cheer on their teams, many of them in the ten German host cities.
Speaking of which: What’s the best way to get to the stadium? Or the quickest way to the nearest pub to watch the upcoming game? Questions upon questions, all of which can be answered with Google Maps. Below we’ll explain how you can use the navigation app for the European Championships effectively to get to your destination as quickly as possible, and which new features Google has integrated into Maps.
Plan your journey with Google Maps: How to get to the stadium stress-free
By train: Check the train connections to your destination directly in Google Maps and receive real-time information about train connections. If there are any changes or delays, you will be informed immediately so that you can plan your trip as best as possible. If you want to buy a ticket, you can do so directly using a button in Maps that will take you to the DB Navigator app or to bahn.de.
By car: Use the “fuel-efficient routes” function, which shows you the most energy-efficient route, if it is not already the fastest. Since the introduction of this function, Google sea The equivalent of 500,000 fuel-powered cars have already been taken off the road worldwide.
On site: Explore the venue and meet friends
Alternative routes to the destination: Google has recently introduced this feature and offers drivers alternatives such as public transport and walking within the city if these are faster or more practical. This is particularly useful in large cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Cologne.
Meeting points and insider tips: Also new: Your friends can create a list of recommended places and share it with you. This way you won’t miss any restaurant or bar recommendations. To see the marked places directly on the map, you can simply save the list in Google Maps.
Live View for pedestrians: Finding your way around a new city is not always easy, especially when you are traveling on foot. This is where the Live View function comes in: it uses augmented reality (AR) to provide you with directional arrows in the camera viewfinder of your smartphone.
Share real-time location: If you’re travelling as a group, you can share your real-time location. This way you’ll always know where your friends are and whether it’s worth stopping for a coffee until everyone gets there. This will also help you get to the meeting point in time for kick-off.
Fan zones and public viewing: During the tournament, Google Maps will temporarily display the fan zones and official public viewing spots in the cities. Simply search for “Euro Fanzone Hamburg” or “Euro Public Viewing Berlin” to see directly where you can cheer on your team.
EM 2024: Stadium experience with Immersive View
Immersive View for Stadiums: Eight of the ten European Championship stadiums, such as the arena in Munich or Stuttgart, are available in 3D on Google Maps. Here you can check parking options and access to public transport. You can also find out everything about the weather and the occupancy of the locations.
Immersive View for routes: This feature is already available in Berlin and offers you a multi-dimensional preview of your route. Whether you are on foot, by car or by bike, detailed, visual turn-by-turn directions allow you to see every turn in advance. The time slider allows you to better plan when to set off based on simulated traffic and weather conditions.
Source: www.connect.de
