Sports.
Germany is a country of sportsmen and soccer is absolutely the number one of the Germans’ favourite sports. But there is much more to discover than soccer…
No matter what sport you prefer you will very likely find it in the Ruhr Area. Soccer or tennis are “standard sports” in Germany and there are clubs in every city. Also trend sports like rugby or lacrosse are becoming increasingly popular though. This section will help you get along in the huge choice of sports clubs.
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Golf.
Golf is a sport that has a long tradition. It used to be considered an elitist and expensive sport only but it is more and more becoming a national sport with approximately 50 million players worldwide. The Ruhr Area offers a number...
Rugby.
In England this sport developed parallel to soccer in the 20th century. Later American Football developed out of it. Rugby is fast, rough and dirty no matter if boys or girls play it. The German Rugby League has 10200 members...
Soccer.
The first soccer club in the Ruhr Area was the Wittener Fußballclub founded in 1892. The Ruhr Area is home of three famous and successful clubs currently playing in the first German Soccer League: Borussia Dortmund...
Volleyball.
Are you in the mood for some digging and spiking? Then join one of the volleyball clubs below. Or what about practicing some beach volleyball? The weather doesn’t even matter since you have the choice between an open-air...
Cricket.
The first Cricket club was founded in Berlin by a group of Englishmen and Americans in 1850. But it was not until the 1980s that Cricket gained recognition in German universities. For information about this sport and the location...
Swimming.
Swimming is not only fun on a hot summer day but also in the winter. Indoor swimming pools have heated water and water parks do even offer Jacuzzi tubs and different saunas - just perfect on a rainy, cold day. There are numerous...
Tennis.
Compared to other tennis leagues the German Tennis League (Deutscher Tennis Bund) has the most members in the world. Additionally tennis comes right after soccer in preference among Germans. It is a trendy sport for the...
Badminton.
Whoever thinks that badminton is a relaxed game is mixing it up with the recreational version of it. Badminton is a fast and dynamic sport and can be as exhausting as tennis. In the early 20th century the first Badminton club...
Skiing.
Although the Ruhr Area is completely flat you don’t have to go to the Alps to be able to go skiing. Indoor Skiing Centers are the new fashion in areas where mountains are further away. If you prefer to go skiing open-air the Sauerland...
Riding.
Do you fancy saddling a horse? Then you are right in the Ruhr Area. As a matter of fact the whole federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia is a true horse country. The riding stables range from stables for vacations to renowned...
Sports Clubs.
If you can’t decide on one sport why not go to a sports center? There you have the choice between tennis, badminton, soccer and much more. The good thing about a sports club – everything is located in one facility. Check the following...
