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Eintracht Frankfurt's football team flew from Frankfurt to Salzburg, then took a bus to Grassau, Bavaria, for their pre-season training camp at the luxury hotel 'Das Achental' on July 24, 2026. The decision to fly the roughly 500-kilometer route was made to avoid the severe holiday traffic congestion on highways heading south, which would have taken six to seven hours by road. Coach Adi Hütter prioritized a morning training session at home before departure, making a long bus ride impractical. The team will prepare for the new season in Grassau until July 31, instead of their usual training camp in America. Fans gathered at the hotel to greet the players and coach.
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Grassau – Thursday, early evening. In front of the luxury hotel "Das Achental" in Grassau, a small group of young Eintracht Frankfurt fans gathered, eagerly awaiting their heroes. At 6:44 PM, the team bus arrived, prompting selfies and autographs. Coach Adi Hütter (56) greeted the crowd with a cheerful "Servus" before disappearing into the hotel.
Until July 31, the Frankfurt squad is preparing in the climatic health resort on Lake Chiemsee. This year, the team is putting the finishing touches on the new season in Bavaria, rather than in America as in previous years. The journey, however, was similar in nature—if not as long. The team flew from Frankfurt to Salzburg in the afternoon, then continued by bus to Grassau.
The Reason: A strenuous training session was still scheduled at home in the morning. Hütter needs—and uses—every available opportunity to train. A full day on the bus would be a waste of time, especially given the current travel conditions. Due to heavy holiday traffic, all highways heading south are nearly chronically congested. For the roughly 500 kilometers between Frankfurt and Grassau, travelers must allow a good six to seven hours.
The Eintracht Frankfurt pros enjoyed a more comfortable journey—but the coming days will be far more strenuous for them.
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BILD - SportWestern
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Eintracht Frankfurt Flies to Training Camp to Avoid Holiday Traffic