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Düsseldorf

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Düsseldorf [1] is a city in western Germany located on the Rhine river. It is the capital city of the state North Rhine-Westphalia.

Culture and History

Düsseldorf is one of the economic centres of Western Germany and is located in the densely populated Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area, with more than 10 million inhabitants.

The city is famous for its nightlife, carnival, events, shopping, also for fashion and trade fairs, like the Boot Messe (worldwide leading in boats and watersports) and Igedo (worldwide leading in fashion). Every year more than 4 Million people visit the big fun fair (Kirmes) during 9 days in summer.

Moveover, the city is located at the Rhine river.

Travel to Düsseldorf & Visa Requirements

Flights and airtickets to Düsseldorf

  • Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS), [2]. Düsseldorf International Airport is the third largest airport in Germany and offers connections to 175 destinations worldwide. The main airport of Düsseldorf is located about 15 kilometers away from the main railway station. It takes 12 minutes by city railway "S7" to the main railway station, by car, bus or taxi about 20 minutes. The costs are €2,10 for city railway or bus ("Preisstufe A"), about €20/€22 for taxi-taxis are located in front of the airport terminals.
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