Dortmund

The Games

Sat 10 June (1700): Trinidad & Tobago v Sweden (Gp B)

Wed 14 June (2000): Germany v Poland (Gp A)

Mon 19 June (1400): Togo v Switzerland (Gp G)

Thu 22 June (2000): Japan v Brazil (Gp F)

Tue 27 June (1600): 2nd round (1st Gp F v 2nd Gp E)

Tue 4 July (2000): Semi-final

Sun 9 July (1900): Final

What's the vibe? Football crazy. Dortmund has the most passionate fans in the country. Known for its coalmining and steel industries, Dortmund is called the ÒGreen MetropolisÓ of Westphalia, because of its parks.

Catch the match: You can't help but stumble into a great football-watching bar in this city.

Miss the match: Don't. Even if you're not a big fan, grab a bar stool and a local brew and just enjoy the atmosphere.

Halftime snacks: Hovels Hausbrauerei (Hoher Wall 5) is an old micro-brewery and is a good bet for beer and pub food just a short walk from the town centre.