Online shopping for Books from a great selection of Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Rhine, Cologne & more at everyday low prices. Düsseldorf has a pop of ca. Don't overlook some of the less visible destinations, like the Jewish archaeology district (with a sometimes visitable medieval Mikveh), and the extensive underground Roman fort and tunnels. Looking for a recommendation for a hotel centrally located in Dusseldorf, near a U/S bahn stop. Online shopping for Dusseldorf Travel Guides in the Books Store. His mission: to empower Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. ... A Guide to the Rhine: Describing a Summer Tour From Dusseldorf to Mainz, Including Visits to the Valleys of the Nahe, Lahn, Moselle, Ahr, the Siebengebirge, Etc (Classic Reprint) Would even love one that has breakfast included. What you might also find handy is that the guests are offered a free public transportation pass to show the controller if you're checked. The hotel near the Hbf I heartily recommend is a 3 star, "Hotel Bismarck" on Bismarckstraße 97, ca 2-3 mins from the Hbf. Germany Travel Guide by Rick Steves For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, see our FAQ . To help you get started, I've listed my top picks for where to go in Germany, and my plan for your best three-week trip. Old Masters Gallery Grand collection of paintings in the Zwinger Palace featuring top pieces from the most prominent late Gothic and Renaissance masters. I'll take a look at the others. one-day festival along the river, with sausage, beer, wine, pastry, seafood, and similar stands, right along the riverside. One of the obvious daytrips from Duesseldorf is Aachen (maybe easier from Cologne.) Edit: Clearly it's not on your program, but there are a surprising number of over 100 Euro prix-fixe gourmet places in Duesseldorf! The attractions are really good listed at website of German National Touris Board. 11 results for 4 Stars & Up: "dusseldorf map". No need to get any bus pass for Düsseldorf. Rick Steves’ Europe has a full slate of European tours all locked, loaded, and ready to book for 2021. It's such an attractive and rich destination. I've stayed there many times. I think every room is different. I guess you already discovered the official tourist website of Düsseldorf. These maps are excerpted from the guidebook Rick Steves’ Germany by Rick Steves. ©2021 Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy, Düsseldorf for young and budget travelers. We will probably go to Cologne and have talked about doing a day trip to Brussels and/or Amsterdam. They often have interesting and up-to-date recommendation such as this one (in German language). I like being at one that is close to a U/S bahn stop to make it easy with luggage. So a big chapter of this region's industrial and social history was just closing after 200 years. Nearly all German men love that - me too. I saw it once...in 1989. Edit: Because I was on the top floor, I noticed that only one of two elevators went all the way to the top. Get inspired with Rick Steves’ recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on Germany. Munster is a little far, but a lovely little city. So much to see, so little time. We (my husband and I; we think we are in our 30s but actually in our mid 50s) will be flying into Dusseldorf from the states about 4 p.m. on a Thursday in July. Favorite? 640,000 (? We stayed there for a few days and loved the staff, the breakfast and the room was very comfortable so we've stayed every time we go back. They also have a short presentation of Düsseldorf for young and budget travelers which contains some good tips for you. Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In this one-hour special, it's party time in Europe. It's a gut renovation of an old mansion. The NY Times featured Dusseldorf a few years ago - 36 Hours in Düsseldorf, Germany The artsy, cultivated hometown of both the great Romantic poet Heinrich Heine and the German punk-rock legend Die Toten Hosen, Düsseldorf has more than enough attractions for … If the area around the HBF is ok one around that area would be preferred. You cannot imagine what this meant and means for a lot of people there. Rick Steves Germany 2020 (Rick Steves Travel Guide) Part of: Rick Steves Travel Guide (20 Books) | by Rick Steves | Sep 10, 2019. Our ultimate destination is the Rhine region around Bacharach. ... Dusseldorf Travel Guide (Quick Trips Series): Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun. You might try to find the date of the monthly "Fish Market", which is actually a Saturday(??) Looking for a recommendation for a hotel centrally located in Dusseldorf, near a U/S bahn stop. For the daughter close to Cologne there is also fun park Phantasialand. Like many other cities, Frankfurt included, bombing was heavy and … which I did as day trips. Both Cologne and Duesseldorf have plenty to do and see to keep one busy. Monday Night Travel. On comparing the area of Munich Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf...I would say Munich is grittier. It's what Rick would call "A Worthwhile Splurge". No A/C if you need that, I don't. Does that hotel have an elevator? We're thinking about taking our spring break trip to Dusseldorf, a city we have never been to. Our first trip to Germany was to Munich and the hotel we stayed in was one my boss and another coworker actually stayed in and liked. Posted by Fred. We are looking at Dusseldorf as being our home base as they have direct flights to/from Atlanta and actually are currently cheaper on Delta than the other German cities. Posted on December 23, 2014 by liguriansun. Note that the same company runs a similarly named hotel in town which is cheaper and much more poorly reviewed on TA. With all that information you shall be well equipped. Skip to main search results At one time, the 1980s and 1990s, (don't know about now), Düsseldorf had per capita the most millionaires. Thanks for the other tips, I'll check them out. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually. I was seated with three German chemical executives, and three hard-drinking Chinese staff who were in town for training. 4.7 out of 5 stars 162. NRW state has a real good tourist website which gives a good overview of the NRW regions around. But we’re holding off on taking sign-ups…because, like the president-elect (and unlike the president-unelect), we recognize that we’re not yet out of the woods of this pandemic. Is budget a major part of your decision-making? Great zoos you will find in Cologne and in Dusiburg. It's home to Germany's greatest Gothic cathedral, one of the country's best collections of Roman artifacts, a world-class art museum, and a healthy dose of German urban playfulness. Breakfast is not extra. In much of Europe, it's the least attractive part of town. Unfortunately, they do not get much attention in the guide books. If you're want to do a day trip, several places can be recommended, obviously Cologne, depending on your level of interest. Get inspired with Rick Steves’ recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on the Hague. See the Königsallee...pretty rizzy. What is the area around the HBF like? I was disappointed by the thin crowds at the "oldest" (?) My husband and FIL like to go over to the station and have a beer while they people watch, plus they usually have something to eat while there. Kindle © 2002 Rick Steves' Europe | Cruising the Rhine River, we dodge riverboat traffic and the legendary Lorelei. Breakfast comes with the price, an ample buffet. Cologne is actually a more attractive destination for a family vacation (and very walkable), but of course it's an easy daytrip. I will check them all out. I loved my small single, which still had a separate living area, desk, two flat-screens, and a massive new bathroom. The shorter Best of Germany guidebook focuses on Germany's top destinations and sights, is in full color, and is updated every other year. Neither of them like to spend a lot of money and since my FIL usually pays for the trips I have to be very careful with the budget he gives me. Rick Steves' Europe is an American travel documentary television series created and hosted by Rick Steves.In each episode, he travels to the continent of Europe, documenting his experiences along the way.. This month the last German black coal was "produced". I am not trying to get you to change your mind, but you may decide to go on more than one daytrip to Cologne. Max Hotel Garni does not have one. Join Rick and his team of travel-savvy teachers every Monday night on Zoom as we explore Europe (and beyond) together. Here's everything (and more) you've always wanted to know … The area southwards from the HBf has the usual German-station sex shops but is otherwise fine. ©2021 Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy. Cologne ("Köln" in German) is an urban Jacuzzi that keeps the Rhine churning. Rick Steves Germany, the complete guide, offers more coverage of more destinations in a mostly black-and-white format, and is updated annually. If we do this trip it will be the first part of April so no AC will be needed. The area northwards from the HBf around Worringer Platz is a bit more dubious. Podcast Planner: A Journal for Planning the Perfect Podcast (Successful Podcast Launch) 6. price $ 10. Allow me to make a comment about all of Cologne being destroyed in the war. Find everything you need for packing — and planning your dream trip to Europe. You will also find some very good Japanese restaurants in Düsseldorf because it has the largest Japanese community in Germany. I was there for modern and contemporary art, which it is a center of. @ Georgia...The Hotel Bismarck offers en suite rooms, one of the amenities of a 3 star establishment. I liked Dusseldorf, and it has a huge airport, with good connections. The city is one of the wealthiest cities in Germany. @Fred - thank you very much for the information. The airline web reservation sites I have tried all recognize the … Well, it's the only restaurant I have been to in the old town, but when I was there on business in the last century, our business associates took us to Hausbrauerei Zum Schlüssel, so they must have thought it was a good place. I enjoyed it. It's traditional for the hosts to seat you at an already occupied table with up to nine or ten seats. 99. If your father-in-law includes war history as part of his interest in history, take the train to Kleve from Düsseldorf Hbf to see the Reichswald WW2 cemetery. Rick Steves Germany 2020 (Rick Steves Travel Guide) Rick Steves. I couldn't tell from the pictures. Romance isn't everything. The Ruhrgebiet is full of very own restaurant styles. I don't get the same feeling in Düsseldorf. (I had to skip Wuppertal, which I want to visit, because the commuter train line was under repair.) Kindle Edition. (There is also an underground museum in Duesseldorf, but it's contemporary art on the walls.). The city of Düsseldorf, Germany lies in the German state of NRW (Nordrhein-Westfalen). Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | The homeland of the proud and resilient Basque people is split between France and Spain. Tag Archives: Rick Steves Dusseldorf Christmas Markets. You can access the U/S Bahn inside the Hbf....very convenient. ), at least 6,000 are Japanese. Hardly any Americans or anglophones stay there, mostly German, other Europeans, sometimes the Chinese and a few Japanese. Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In Paris, amidst all of its grandeur, the little joys of life are still embraced. ... (Rick Steves Travel Guide) 143 #2 price $ 8. Michelle, Lee's definition of Dusseldorf is interesting, but I would stick with the English spelling if you want to buy a ticket on a U.S. airline. @ Georgia....Yes, the elevator is just opposite the front desk, "Rezeption" It's a small elevator, barely fitting one person and a spinner. Published by Avalon Travel Publishing, available at www.ricksteves.com. How to choose? The hotel is: "Hotel Bismarck" on Bismarckstraße 97, ca 2-3 mins from the Hbf at the end of block. On a parallel street is a YMCA that caters to families. Learn about Rick Steves' small-group tours with more than 40 great itineraries for 2021! I'm still doing research but it will be a family of 4, husband and I, daughter who is 7 and my father-in-law who loves to explore new places, history, art and the zoo for our daughter. From the hotel is ca 20-25 mins walk to the Altstadt. Can either of you recommend a mid price hotel? Historic Green Vault Fairy-tale Baroque halls holding a trove of sparkling gems and curiosities collected by the rulers of Saxony. That does NOT mean it's not a family-friendly destination, by the way. $26.99 Rick Steves Germany 2019 155 #3 price $ 7. When we think of Düsseldorf, we think of Fashion, Technology, Industry, and the roots of Electronic Music. After visiting Germany's greatest Gothic cathedral in Cologne, we'll enjoy the good life German-style at a top mineral spa and try our luck at the Versailles of casinos in Baden-Baden, then crank some old-time music and explore an open-air museum in the romantic Black Forest. 4.7 out of 5 stars 163. This topic has been automatically closed due to a period of inactivity. Düsseldorf airport has a direct flight to Calif too...LAX. I always liked quaint decorations, fairytale villages, and a calm, peaceful throwback style of Christmas. The optional breakfast was expensive, but was palatial and included chilled Sekt! Note that Duesseldorf is often noted for its beerhall and late-drinking culture, especially in the picturesque old town. The NY Times featured Dusseldorf a few years ago - 36 Hours in Düsseldorf, Germany. Travel: Europe: Germany: Dusseldorf Books - Save now on titles like Rick Steves Germany 2020 (Rick Steves Travel Guide), Dusseldorf (Germany) - Wink Travel Guide, and other Travel: Europe: Germany: Dusseldorf Books. Thank you everyone! offering such a pass to its guests. I'm surprised that you like hotels near the HBF. Tim - yes budget is a major factor. Our favorite hotel in Munich is across from the HBF and we've stayed at one around the Berlin and Frankfurt HBF's (my husband and FIL like staying around them if possible). I’ve been obsessed with Christmas Markets since I was a kid. As you may know, most Germans under 55 can speak English. The area around Düsseldorf Hbf is where I stay when in town. It's a 3 star and very nice. It's good fun, and heavily attended by families. The same goes for Cologne, Munich and so forth. 06. See more ideas about germany, rick steves, europe. Are there any things that you think are must sees? New Green Vault More Saxon treasures, but displayed in sleek modern spaces. A real delicious meal which is typical for former Prussian regions (also Berlin) is Tatar, which is raw ground beef on excellent bread. Almost every trip I stay a night or two in Düsseldorf, always in the train station area.. Tip: Search for food blogs. By Rick Steves. Keep in mind that Hotel Bismarck is not the only hotel in Germany. If the area around the HBF is ok one around that area would be preferred. 3.4 out of 5 stars 7. Shop Rick's Travel Store. 3. Feb 9, 2019 - Explore Germany with Rick Steves' Europe. Good for getting stamps for postcards. Explore the Hague! The artsy, cultivated hometown of both the great Romantic poet Heinrich Heine and the German punk-rock legend Die Toten Hosen, Düsseldorf has more than enough attractions for a rich cultural weekend — or even longer. 31. I paid for my pork knuckle, but could not pay for my beer and Killepisch shots! The MAK (Applied Art Museum) in Cologne is especially enjoyable for people who get tired of pictures on the wall. Great, thank you both! I stayed at the Derag Livinghotel De Medici in 2017. Would even love one that has breakfast included. A remarkable mix of art and industrial history you will find at Zollverein Essen. But if you can find a way to get there, even a tour bus, Monschau is special among the dozens of Fachwerke towns. Plus it just makes it easier when coming from or going to the airport to have something close to the station so we don't have to walk to far or change trains too often, was especially true when our daughter was younger. restaurant, Brauerei Zum Schiffchen,, but I had a wonderful evening at Brauerei im Füchschen. That hotel looks great, my husband loved the pictures of the breakfast! One place I would recommend is across the river, Neuss. Depending on the length of your trip, and taking geographic proximity into account, here are my recommended priorities: 3 days: Munich, Bavarian Alps To the right of the hotel, ie, 2 blocks down is the big post office. Although the city is celebrating the 725th anniversary of its founding this year, Düsseldorf’s real draws are to be found in its dozens of new developments: stylish contemporary architecture, impressive modern art, cool new restaurants and even new takes on altbier, the local brew that ranks among Germany’s best beer styles. I enjoyed staying a few years ago at Max Hotel Garni, which is about fifteen minutes' walk from the station and still gets very good reviews. Bonn also. It is not an important Rhine riverboat destination, like the Middle Rhine is. I see from your other post that you wanted to know about elevators at hotels. Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe. Both the U-Bahn and S-Bahn run out of the Hbf, such as to Krefeld, Rattigen, Wesel, Kaiserswerth, Neuss. Mark I was actually on their official website site last night and found some great information. by Denise Khan | Apr 19, 2016. The subway was two or three blocks away. This topic has been automatically closed due to a period of inactivity. The location, near both the old town and museums, was perfect. I enjoyed the Botanical Garden but did not visit the zoo. 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