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Pokémon Go fans take to the Rheinbahn in search of Düsseldorf’s latest hotspots. If the world wasn’t enough, it seems that Pokémon Go has now conquered the Rheinbahn too. 75 Pokémon Go fans recently paid €8 for a three-hour return ride on one of Düsseldorf’s classic yellow trams – all …

What is the story behind those realistic sculptures on Düsseldorf’s advertising columns? Christoph Pöggeler, the artist behind the”Säulenheiligen” or sculptures of everyday people living and working in the city, recently introduced his tenth statue onto the Düsseldorf skyline. Advertising pillars form the base for these special sculptures that Pöggeler has now …

New Cycle Path Layout in Düsseldorf Raises Some Eyebrows. At first glance, a redesign of the main intersection in Düsseldorf’s central district of Bilk looks pretty confusing. Anywhere else in the world, and even the most confident of cyclists might have second thoughts before attempting to navigate this busy road that also …

Couple Wed on Dusseldorf Tram. The Dusseldorf Tram or “Rheinbahn” is a prominent feature on the city’s roads and plays a crucial role in the lives of thousands of Dusseldorf commuters. For one Dusseldorf couple however, this iconic feature of the city has played a much larger and unexpected role in their lives, …

The Rhein Kirmes – Dusseldorf Fun Fair. Attracting more than 4 million visitors annually, the “Größte Kirmes am Rhein” or Largest Fair on the Rhine is a Dusseldorf Funfair which proudly claims to be one of Germany’s biggest fun fairs. Taking place in the summer time during the third week …

Dusseldorf Altbier: An Institution. Altbier or Alt is a top fermenting beer that originated in the German Westphalia region and later grew in popularity around the Rhineland, and no more so than in Dusseldorf. Dusseldorf is perhaps one of the most un-German of German cities. Neither dour nor glitzy nor …