FOODS IN DÜSSELDORF The hefty regional kitchen was never designed to please calorie counters. A traditional local diet includes much meat, thick sauces, potatoes and vegetables. However, late spring sees […]
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BEVERAGES IN DÜSSELDORF Tap water in Germany is perfectly safe to drink. Bottled water is popular, whereby sparkling water, Mineralwasser, is carbonated, still water, Stilles Wasser, is not. A local […]
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KIOSKS IN NEUSS Kiosks are a longstanding tradition in Germany and are invaluable to local residents at certain times. Tucked into side streets or off main roads, they are able […]
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HOSPITALS IN DÜSSELDORF Hospitals, Krankenhäuser, in Dusseldorf form part of the still relatively well-funded German health care setup, supported by high taxes of the social system. Some of the shortest […]
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FIRE BRIGADE IN DÜSSELDORF The fire department, Feuerwehr, runs an emergency response service 24/7 in Düsseldorf. They are responsible for any crisis in domestic properties, industry parks, business districts and retail […]
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AMBULANCE IN DÜSSELDORF Several organisations respond with ambulances in Düsseldorf. They are the fire department, Feuerwehr, Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund, German Red Cross, the Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe and the Malteser Hilfsdienst. They also possess rapid […]
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POLICE IN DÜSSELDORF The police department is a state run organisation with responsibility for Düsseldorf in the hands of the State authority. The police have many responsibilities ranging from investigating […]
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GAS IN DÜSSELDORF Natural gas is easier on the environment than other fossil fuels, releasing up to fifty percent less emissions. Large players on the gas market in Germany include […]
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ELECTRICITY IN DÜSSELDORF Renewable energy including solar and wind generation or an atomic opt out is highly complex in Germany. Following deregulation and consumer activity, many suppliers offer electricity but […]
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Christ Church Community Evangelical Christ Church holds English language communion in Düsseldorf. The church is a member of the Anglican Diocese of Europe providing a spiritual home, church services and […]
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ISR KINDERGARDEN Kindergarden children are taught in English and have regular German classes. Through such experience, the multilingual school environment at ISR offers students a chance to be exposed to […]
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GERMAN FOR FUN IN DÜSSELDORF We’ve all been there, standing in a foreign culture finding ourselves pointing, gesticulating and perhaps praying to be understood. Germans in the city mostly speak […]
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FATTY’S PUB Located in the old town, Altstadt, The Irish Pub Bei Fatty is a highly communicative place. Fatty’s typical interior includes a classical bar to lean on, dartboards and […]
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Meetup Groups Meetup groups exist in Düsseldorf that are specifically created to bring people together physically. For seasoned international residents, expats who are new to their location, or hardened locals […]
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Facebook Groups Several Facebook groups in Düsseldorf have thousands of members. Two of them organise regular monthly evening get-togethers in pubs that attract a crowd of interesting people. Groups full […]
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IS Ruhr Kindergarden At the IS Ruhr located in Essen near Düsseldorf, children of kindergarten age between three and six years, benefit from a stimulating, engaging and challenging environment. IS […]
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FAMOUS THINGS If there was a source for modern intriguing widgets and discoveries it surely stood in Germany. Many German inventors contributed to the nation’s fame as a cradle of […]
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FAMOUS DEAD Several deceased German individuals have made notable contributions to culture or played an important roles in society. They improved lives, shaped Europe and made important inventions. Johannes Gutenberg, […]
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FAMOUS LIVING Not exactly the hype and style of the United States but Germany does have its famous stars alive and well today. A few internationally well known or popular. […]
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DÜSSELDORF MARKETING Düsseldorf is a delightful place that welcomes foreigners who flock to the city to attend world renowned trade fairs or congresses. Thousands of expats who live here add […]
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