Guess what guys, I’m going back to Germany! This time, I’m on a mission, to find you the best youth hotspots and barrier free access in Germany’s swankiest city, Dusseldorf!
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I’ve been challenged by the German National Tourism Office (on the wave of jubilation from the World Cup) to show you how, I (this handsome creature), can demonstrate to you between 17th – 20th July 2014:
1) The ease of independent travel around Dusseldorf from a personal perspective with restricted hearing #BarrierFreeGermany
2) The innovative, helpful and remarkable activities and inspirational experiences in Düsseldorf that can be found here. #YouthHotspotsGermany
Challenged accepted! I cannot wait to visit Dusseldorf as I’ve heard from many friends and travel bloggers about how fantastic the industrial turned bohemian city has delighted tourists and locals alike on the travel scene with many engaging activities and inspirational experiences to enjoy. Not only the German National Tourism Office has challenged me but I will be taking suggestions from them to enjoy my city break that would appeal to you who are young and independent.
But I also want to hear from YOU about what I should do in Dusseldorf. Should I do anything daring? Naughty? Party at your favourite bar? Eat at a certain establishment? I want your recommendations pouring in to help me make my stay a fantastic one! If you’re lucky, then I’ll be crediting you with the recommendation and showing you a picture of me doing said recommendation. Are you up for the challenge with me?
So what’s my timetable for the long weekend break? The German National Tourism Office has given me a list of suggested activities along side my bookings. What do you think to them?
Thursday 17th July
I arrive in Dusseldorf International Airport at approx 9am. The I will be checking into the Dusseldorf City Hostel after finding my way there via Public Transport
Suggested day activities:
- Hop-on Hop Off Bus Tour
- Panorama Boat Ride
- Stroll through the Old Town
Night time activities
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Friday 18th July
Suggested morning activities:
- Visit the Japanese Quarter along Immermannstraße
- Visit Toykio, a shop, gallery and cafe
- Café Frida in the quarter Bilk
- Visit Ackerstraße in the quarter Flingern
Private Lunch
Suggested afternoon activities:
Suggested night-time activities:
- Fireworks by the River
Saturday 19th July
Suggested morning activities:
- Visit the Rhine Tower
- Visit of the museum of Quadriennale Düsseldorf, which is a great festival of fine arts occurring every four years with the participation of Düsseldorf’s leading museums, exhibition venues, and the Art Academy.
Suggested afternoon activities:
- Guided Harbour Walking Tour – this is to find out how rapidly the harbour is becoming Dusseldorf’s liveliest place.
Suggested evening activities:
- After 4pm: Quadriennale-Night – The Performance Night will offer a diverse programme from dance performances to lectures.
Sunday 20th July
In the morning I’ll be checking out from the Hostel. But my flight is not til the evening. What do you think I should do?
So here you have it, my itinerary for my Dusseldorf City Break. If you have any ideas, why not leave a comment below or perhaps even leave me a tweet with the hashtag #RexyDorf. I look forward to hearing what you say!
See you soon in Dusseldorf!
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The Old Town is a MUST at night- it’s known as “die längste Theke der Welt” (the longest bar in the world) because it has so many different drinking holes in a small area. I would also recommend the NRW forum for a bit of art – they normally have some interesting exhibitions.
The weather will be nice, so definitely take some time to just sit in one of the parks (like Hofgarten, Rheinpark or Volksgarten) or have a stroll around Oberkassel.
Along Immermannstraße is What’s Beef? which is a nice burger place – it’s owned by the same people as Toykio.
And of course, you can’t miss the creme de la creme…. PRIMARK.
PRIMARK?! Maybe I can find a brand new blazer there?
Thanks for the suggestions! The longest bar in the world sounds like a plan!
I didn’t get the chance to visit Dusseldorf during my two weeks in Germany in May, as I didn’t have the time… let me know what you think of it!