Green Fan Mile - Fan Zone Berlin at Brandenburg Gate
SYNLawn Europe
Project Title:SYNLawn Creates Iconic “Green Fan Mile” with SYNNatural 50 GTR for the European Football Championship 2024Location:Berlin, GermanyProject Summary:To mark the European Football Championship 2024, SYNLawn Europe delivered one of the largest temporary turf installations in its history, transforming Berlin’s iconic “Straße des 17. Juni” into a green hub for sports, culture, and community. Situated directly in front of the Brandenburg Gate, the 24,000 m² artificial turf installation formed the centerpiece of the “Fan Zone Berlin,” welcoming football fans, families, tourists, and Berliners alike. The space hosted concerts, cinema screenings, cultural events, and public viewings throughout the tournament period (June 14 to July 14), with the turf freely accessible for leisure activities during off-times. This installation not only met high aesthetic and functional expectations for such a central and high-traffic location - it also exemplified sustainable event planning.Product Used:SYNNatural 50 GTRWhy It Was Chosen:High pedestrian comfort and natural aesthetics for public event zonesContains post-consumer recycled materials (PCR)Engineered for heavy foot traffic, weather exposure, and temporary layoutsKey Outcomes:Welcomed more than 70,000 daily visitors in a safe, comfortable fan environmentProvided fast installation and removal with zero ground disruptionSupported sustainability goals of the host city and European Football Championship