Dusseldorf July 2017

During July 2017 we enjoyed a 2-night city break to the German city of Dusseldorf and stayed with some friends, who live in the Hamm area of the city. The flight time from Manchester was just over an hour.

During our first evening, we visited an area called MedienHafen, which is the harbour area of the city. An area which has been redeveloped and is filled with architecture, restaurants, bars and hotels. The area is located about a 20-minute walk away from the city centre and well worth a visit.

The following day we visited the city centre and walked along Königsallee, which is a tree lined boulevard full of shops and perfect for anyone looking to buy fashion items during their visit. We then ventured into the old part of the city with its attractive cobbled streets and offers a variety of bars and restaurants.

An interesting place to grab a snack is Carlsplatz market. Choices range from German sausages, crepes to bread and pasties. As well as traditional German food, you can also enjoy international cuisine such as Italian, Indian and Asian.

After lunch, we walked along the River Rhine and watched the barges and boats go up and down the river. The river is lined with bars and restaurants with outdoor seating areas to watch the world go by. We had a drink (or two) on the MS Allegra which is a boat moored on the river bank and has been converted into bar. Well worth a visit!

Later that evening we returned to the old town and visited some of the bars in the area. We sampled a local liquor called Killepitsch which is very similar to Jagermeister. We then walked through a bustling street known as the longest bar in the world as its lined with numerous bars. We stopped in a few places to sample the local Altbier before finishing off the evening sampling some great cocktails.

Dusseldorf is a fantastic, bustling city and well worth a visit for a city break.