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OBERKASSEL IN DÜSSELDORF

View of tram tracks and city residences

Oberkassel was originally farmland. Then four founders of the Rheinbahn bought most of the land. The majority of the residential buildings still stem from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, creating a charming atmosphere today.

Always a desirable neighbourhood, now it is in high demand and sought after. Three groups of people live here. The first, old established generations, include some who played football on quiet residential streets in their youth. Others came later because it was pretty, quiet and relaxed. Finally a forever increasing number who have moved in because the district is fashionable, some even say hyped.

The latter may pay more rent or much higher purchase prices, park larger cars and spend fewer hours in the neighbourhood. All residents, employees of local corporations and patrons of great restaurants and bistros get on extremely well together.

The busy main axis of the Luegallee reveals boutiques, supermarkets, telecommunications and a few individual fruit and veg stores, bakeries and cafes. The Dominikanerstrasse is a cosy, tree lined residential street with desirable gastro joints to eat and drink.

German street names are written in various ways, for instance Dusseldorfweg, Dusseldorf-Platz or Dusseldorfer Strasse. The latter, literally meaning the street leading to Dusseldorf, gives an insight to when Oberkassel was a village.

Young and old, foreign or national, fashionable or relaxed, rich and less successful, people here love to spend time on the sprawling river bank, walking their dogs, dining out or having a drink at the bar.

By Vincent Green, Jul 28 202

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GERMAN FOR FUN

We stand in a foreign culture finding ourselves pointing, gesticulating and hoping to be understood. Germans mostly speak at least some English. However, some expats relocating to Düsseldorf may wish to carry a few basic but helpful words with them for use in awkward moments.

Bicycle wheels hanging

CYCLING IN DÜSSELDORF

Hopping on a bicycle, to discover quieter city districts and nearby villages can be enjoyable and most rewarding. Bike paths weave their way across most of Düsseldorf, along the banks of the Rhine and on to outlying regions.

Welcome to Düsseldorf

Big city business and small town charm unite to create a vibrant and safe choice of relocation for expats. Modern and old architecture sit comfortably alongside wide river banks and charming urban districts. Enjoy the city!

PEMPELFORT & DERENDORF

These two districts are vibrant without being overwhelming or pompous. Favourites among young expats or families who mix well with elderly residents in Pempelfort and Derendorf. An incredible offering of bistros, restaurants and cafés can be discovered. An enormous expanse of cultivated grassland invites residents to relax beside the riverbank nearby.

Possibly the most intact urban streets for neighbourhood shopping, the Nordstrasse is full of surprises. It offers a large number of bakeries, many organic shops and everything else besides. A Saturday street market offers a great variety of produce and atmosphere too.