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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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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