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Title: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 02, 2024, 09:11:18 AM
Getting closer now, the previous thread disappeared for some reason with some useful information on there. Hopefully see you all there, looks like a couple of thousand tickets have sold for this. We will be in Dusseldorf old town if any of you are about. UTV
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: frank on August 05, 2024, 07:05:25 PM
In Germany your match ticket usually gives you free public transport to and from the stadium. In Dortmund you have to apply separately for your free transport voucher, using a web address on your ticket and then entering your 22-digit barcode. Then, when you've done all this, you're told your voucher isn't yet available. Perhaps it will be later in the week, but it's certainly not working for me at the moment.
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 05, 2024, 07:09:35 PM
I think the info was in the general pre-season thread.
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: PeterWithe on August 05, 2024, 08:16:23 PM
If anyone wants a standing ticket drop me a PM
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: frank on August 05, 2024, 08:44:56 PM
I think the info was in the general pre-season thread.
Well, this is what it says in the pre-match instructions. Then, when you follow the guidelines on your ticket and enter your barcode, you're told the free transport tickets aren't available. Perhaps they will be later in the week.
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For every purchased ticket, you will receive a unique barcode. Accordingly, a separate public transport ticket must be ordered for each barcode.
Tickets from the guest contingent for BVB home games might not be immediately available. Please refer to the note on your BVB ticket regarding this.
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 06, 2024, 12:08:40 AM
 A friend of mine ...ahem Man City fan..travelled over for a pre season friendly years ago...and was surprised by the large attendance...hopefully we play a stronger side than we have so far pre season, and give a good account of ourselves
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: N'Rexy on August 08, 2024, 05:57:16 PM
Its sold out now.  I have 2 standing spares if anyone wants them.
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on August 08, 2024, 11:36:52 PM
Have we sold our full allocation? Wasn’t it 4,000?
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: sid1964 on August 09, 2024, 08:30:04 AM
Fantastic support for a friendly - well done to all those who are going.
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on August 09, 2024, 09:41:47 AM
Driving from Amsterdam to Dortmund now. Have made a week’s holiday of it; Ostende - Bruges - Amsterdam - Dortmund. Weather has been brilliant all week.

Looking forward to some German beer and meeting other Villa fans.
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: jon collett on August 09, 2024, 10:04:56 AM
Taking train from Berlin to Düsseldorf at moment .

Staying there and hope to see fellow Villans tonight.

Quick visit to Cologne then onto Dortmund tomorrow!
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: lovejoy on August 09, 2024, 10:09:38 AM
I went to Dortmund last christmas for a match. There is very little in the town apart from the football museum. Dusseldorf is less than an hour by train and much better nightlife. Its a reasonable hike from town centre to the stadium but a few pubs along the way. Locals are very friendly. They sold beer in the ground too.
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 09, 2024, 11:17:41 AM
At Heathrow waiting for the Dusseldorf flight, a couple of other Villa lads looking at the new shirt in JD Sports..in Dusseldorf Old Town tonight if anyone's about a beer..UTV
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 09, 2024, 11:47:44 AM
Taking train from Berlin to Düsseldorf at moment .

Staying there and hope to see fellow Villans tonight.

Quick visit to Cologne then onto Dortmund tomorrow!
May bump into you later ..UTV
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: jon collett on August 09, 2024, 12:00:12 PM
Taking train from Berlin to Düsseldorf at moment .

Staying there and hope to see fellow Villans tonight.

Quick visit to Cologne then onto Dortmund tomorrow!
May bump into you later ..UTV

Hope so! V jealous JD had the new shirt as none at Heathrow when I left on Tuesday!
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 09, 2024, 12:29:23 PM
About 30 shirts on the rail, first time I've seen it in the flesh. Looks very good. I'd imagine other Villa will be on our flight, post on here later for a beer later tonight
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: jon collett on August 09, 2024, 12:33:37 PM
On the long shot anybody could get me a shirt XL or XXL I’d be v grateful and buy a beer.

Definitely will post later somewhere in the Aldstadt.
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: NeilH on August 09, 2024, 12:35:35 PM
Good contingent of the Dutch Lions heading over the border for this one - should be fun
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 09, 2024, 12:45:36 PM
On the long shot anybody could get me a shirt XL or XXL I’d be v grateful and buy a beer.

Definitely will post later somewhere in the Aldstadt.
Only got S/M/L and kids by the look of it
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: jon collett on August 09, 2024, 12:51:18 PM
On the long shot anybody could get me a shirt XL or XXL I’d be v grateful and buy a beer.

Definitely will post later somewhere in the Aldstadt.
Only got S/M/L and kids by the look of it


Thanks mate!
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 09, 2024, 01:00:38 PM
£72 at Heathrow for the shirt, obviously not able to personalise etc, looked class next to the rest of the Adidas kits..
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 09, 2024, 01:18:33 PM
A good number of Villa on the Heathrow to Dusseldorf flight..this is going to be fun with 4000 travelling
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: tomd2103 on August 09, 2024, 01:22:02 PM
A friend of mine ...ahem Man City fan..travelled over for a pre season friendly years ago...and was surprised by the large attendance...hopefully we play a stronger side than we have so far pre season, and give a good account of ourselves

Think it will likely be the full team minus the international finalists, who may play a part.
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: rjp on August 09, 2024, 01:57:48 PM
I'll be heading to Düsseldorf after work then getting the train over to Dortmund but I don't expect to arrive until near midnight.  Does anyone know if Birmingham airport still has stupid queues for security?
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: PeterWithe on August 09, 2024, 04:38:48 PM
I'll be heading to Düsseldorf after work then getting the train over to Dortmund but I don't expect to arrive until near midnight.  Does anyone know if Birmingham airport still has stupid queues for security?

Very quick to get through last week
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: PeterWithe on August 09, 2024, 04:39:14 PM
Still got a ticket going begging to anyone wanting one, free to a good home
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 09, 2024, 04:47:21 PM
Will be heading down to Dusseldorf Old Town in about an hour, the Villa lads on our flight were staying in Dortmund unfortunately
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: jon collett on August 09, 2024, 05:58:06 PM
Never seen so many bars as in the old town and a few Villa walking around. Present at a bar called Schumacher
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 09, 2024, 06:18:30 PM
We're in Peter Pane having a burger , Old Town. Catch up with any Villa later?
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: rjp on August 09, 2024, 07:12:35 PM
I'll be heading to Düsseldorf after work then getting the train over to Dortmund but I don't expect to arrive until near midnight.  Does anyone know if Birmingham airport still has stupid queues for security?

Very quick to get through last week

I breezed through. Looks like it got sorted but there's still loads of construction going on.
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 09, 2024, 07:38:28 PM
Never seen so many bars as in the old town and a few Villa walking around. Present at a bar called Schumacher
Just in Schumacher, a couple of Villa in, if anyone is in Old Town post a location
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: jon collett on August 09, 2024, 07:41:12 PM
Unsurprisingly most Villa seem to be in the Irish pubs on Hunruckenstrasse. I’m in Suttons there in a white shirt. But you a pint if you call in!
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 09, 2024, 07:48:54 PM
Be there in 20 mins
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: jon collett on August 09, 2024, 07:58:44 PM
Ok white shirt stood outside
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 10, 2024, 06:14:49 AM
See you in Dortmund Jon, enjoy Cologne
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 10, 2024, 11:01:50 AM
Villa have taken over the market square by Maximilian bar in Dortmund
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Bad English on August 10, 2024, 05:48:10 PM
I'm the bloke in the loud Desigual shirt rummaging in the bin outside the Wenkers am Market by the Starbucks.
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: jon collett on August 10, 2024, 10:36:03 PM
See you in Dortmund Jon, enjoy Cologne

Great to meet you hope you enjoyed the game!
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 11, 2024, 01:59:14 PM
See you in Dortmund Jon, enjoy Cologne

Great to meet you hope you enjoyed the game!
Yes nice to meet you Jon, catch up again hopefully either home or away...if we're lucky enough to get tickets
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Bad English on August 11, 2024, 02:15:38 PM
See you in Dortmund Jon, enjoy Cologne
That's really thoughtful of you bringing him a gift. :-)
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on August 11, 2024, 02:24:02 PM
See you in Dortmund Jon, enjoy Cologne
That's really thoughtful of you bringing him a gift. :-)
...Lol..he'd spent the week in Germany,travelling alone, fair play to him for that
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: jon collett on August 11, 2024, 02:48:01 PM
He he

Cheers BE and CB!
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: liam on February 20, 2025, 10:57:28 AM
Just bumping this up the discussion in case we get Dortmund, any recomendations for hotels in the city centre by the train station? Planning to get one on free cancelation just in case....I didnt go Pre-season so any suggestions gratefiully recieved. Thanks
Title: Re: Borussia Dortmund Away
Post by: jon collett on February 20, 2025, 09:41:04 PM
Just bumping this up the discussion in case we get Dortmund, any recomendations for hotels in the city centre by the train station? Planning to get one on free cancelation just in case....I didnt go Pre-season so any suggestions gratefiully recieved. Thanks

I’m told the Leonardo was good and I stayed at one’s in Berlin and Dusseldorf. If I can get to this game I’ll probably stay in Dusseldorf as old town great fun and more flights.
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