Clube Portugues Clube Português is conveniently situated around the corner from an infamous street that was the centre of attention in the 1980s. It has transitioned from squatters and protesters […]
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PEGASOS Pegasos is a joy to experience. This friendly, inviting Greek restaurant in Düsseldorf has been serving great food for four decades in a setting that brings together countless regulars, […]
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ROSIE’S Most diners head to a restaurant full of enthusiasm for a tasty meal. Scanning the menu, some fail to discover a meal they desire. Rosie’s offers a perfect remedy […]
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LIBANON Dine in the ambience and hospitality of the Orient at the Libanon restaurant in the old town of Düsseldorf. The entire furnishings were shipped from Lebanon in the early […]
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GET REGISTERED Germans take registration very seriously. The law in Düsseldorf entails registering within one week of a move. If renting, the landlord can be required to confirm occupancy. Leaving […]
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FINANCIAL TRAP My employers wished to know which church I belonged to. I enquired what business it was of theirs and why they were asking. To pay tax to either […]
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FORGETFUL RESIDENT Foreign residents are required to ensure they stick to the rules with their papers in good order. Identification should also be carried on their person at all times […]
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LUCKY TRANSLATION It was after work one late afternoon. The weather was marvellous. I was cycling to swim in the outdoor pool in Lörick. Since I lived in Oberkassel, my […]
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MUGGEL Muggel presents a cozy ambiance with tightly arranged tables in bistro style and a large menu. It offers ideal spaces to relax, sit at the bar, communicate, enjoy fine […]
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GOLF IN DÜSSELDORF Three golf courses can be enjoyed in Düsseldorf, two of which offer a full eighteen holes. The public nine hole course is located near to the harbour […]
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ICE SKATING IN NEUSS The Eissporthalle, ice skating rink, welcomes skaters of all ages along to spin a few rounds on the ice. The rink is open to the public […]
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DIVING IN NEUSS In the Grimlinghausen suberb of Neuss a fascinating diving centre has been created next to the flooded quarry. The plan has always been to sink several objects […]
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SOFTBALL IN DÜSSELDORF Softball is very similar to baseball. The game is played with a larger and slightly harder ball, thus cannot be thrown or hit quite as hard. The […]
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SKIING IN NEUSS Germany’s original indoor ski slope offers a unique indoor skiing experience just down the road from Neuss. The 300 metre slope is designed with various skiers in […]
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SPORTS CLUBS IN DÜSSELDORF Germans thoroughly enjoy sports and keeping fit, which is reflected in the number of sports clubs, Vereine, in Düsseldorf. Clubs are available for all manner of […]
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SWIMMING IN DÜSSELDORF Swimming in Düsseldorf is popular, a fact reflected in thirteen swimming pools, nine of which are indoor and four outdoor. The natural waters and beaches of Unterbacher […]
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ORGANIC IN DÜSSELDORF Healthy organic food has a long standing tradition in Germany in general and specifically in Düsseldorf. The term Bio, eco, is an abbreviation of Biologische, ecological, and […]
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