DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

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redrobin911 wrote:First point - don't stay in Essen, stay in Dusseldorf its only a 20/30min train each wat on the ICE. Loads happeneing in Dusseldorf.

Robin,

Apparently, there are 2 train stations in Dusseldorf - one in the city centre and one near the airport. Can you use either station to go to Essen?

IanM wrote:

redrobin911 wrote:First point - don't stay in Essen, stay in Dusseldorf its only a 20/30min train each wat on the ICE. Loads happeneing in Dusseldorf.

Robin,

Apparently, there are 2 train stations in Dusseldorf - one in the city centre and one near the airport. Can you use either station to go to Essen?

The airport is on the way to Essen to technically yes, but from memory the ICE (intercity) doesn't stop at the airport but again I can't quite remeber. There is a local train service, stops quite often and takes a little longer, that I know does stop at the airport. Again from memory the ICE takes 30mins and the regional one up to 45mins but often less. IMO you could stay at the airport or Dusseldorf centre and you'll have no problems with trains. I stay in Dusseldorf one or twice every year with work and know it well, was there 4 weeks ago, the old town (altstad) is great fun - great food and beer (albier) if you like you brown ales.....

redrobin911 wrote:

IanM wrote:

redrobin911 wrote:First point - don't stay in Essen, stay in Dusseldorf its only a 20/30min train each wat on the ICE. Loads happeneing in Dusseldorf.

Robin,

Apparently, there are 2 train stations in Dusseldorf - one in the city centre and one near the airport. Can you use either station to go to Essen?

The airport is on the way to Essen to technically yes, but from memory the ICE (intercity) doesn't stop at the airport but again I can't quite remeber. There is a local train service, stops quite often and takes a little longer, that I know does stop at the airport. Again from memory the ICE takes 30mins and the regional one up to 45mins but often less. IMO you could stay at the airport or Dusseldorf centre and you'll have no problems with trains. I stay in Dusseldorf one or twice every year with work and know it well, was there 4 weeks ago, the old town (altstad) is great fun - great food and beer (albier) if you like you brown ales.....

Can you recommend somewhere nice to eat in Altstad? Our Hotel is in the old town.

hot66 wrote:I'd Better get some new running shoes then ... I'll be there for the Thursday only

Still a far chance I can get that early flight Thursday and see you and Adam there James . Let you know in s couple of days .

Does the advance Essen show combination ticket with public transport (VRR) cover the ICE train fare from Dusseldorf to Essen and also the underground train from Essen central station to Messe?

And what about the fare from the Dusseldorf airport to your hotel in downtown Dusseldorf? Taxi? Bus? Does the combi ticket cover it even if you land the day before?

I'm not sure what is VRR?

IanM wrote:Does the advance Essen show combination ticket with public transport (VRR) cover the ICE train fare from Dusseldorf to Essen and also the underground train from Essen central station to Messe?

And what about the fare from the Dusseldorf airport to your hotel in downtown Dusseldorf? Taxi? Bus? Does the combi ticket cover it even if you land the day before?

I'm not sure what is VRR?

VRR is the local area and yes the combo ticket covers all, not sure if it also covers additonal travel but if doesn't there are no issues and just pay the difference if ever asked by a conductor, no real checks on any of the trains or when exiting platforms. Trains aren't expensive anyway - just busk it - I work in Germany loads and never any real issues. Taxis are good from the airport to Dusseldorf and the way to do it if more than one travelling or don't want to hang around for trains. Where are you staying??

Robin, Thanks. I've not booked anything yet. I'm still looking.

Looks like I now need to be in Stuttgart for business early the following week so will take a longish detour via a Dusseldorf Hotel to attend Techno Classica Essen show over the weekend of 8/9th.

I would be pleased to catch up with any DDKer at the show or staying in Dusseldorf area for the weekend of event

S

911MRP wrote:Looks like I now need to be in Stuttgart for business early the following week so will take a longish detour via a Dusseldorf Hotel to attend Techno Classica Essen show over the weekend of 8/9th.

I would be pleased to catch up with any DDKer at the show or staying in Dusseldorf area for the weekend of event

S

Bolkerstrasse is the main street in the Altstad/Oldtown in Dusseldorf where most of the bars and brew houses are. There is a small old bar one called Da Spiegle which I've used many times to meet at - rough and ready - just like me......I'm happy to meet other DDK'ers who may be in town - poss Wednesday night?

We have a spare pair of tickets spare if anyone needs them?

Can't wait...

Turns out I'm definitely going to Stuttgart on business next week so will detour to take in the show this year. Arriving Sat am in Dusseldorf airport so expect be at show early afternoon that day and Sunday (8th and 9th) so up to meet in show or "old bars". If anyone is around over the weekend please PM and I'll send my mobile

I'm booked in Dusseldorf hotel

S

Great show My feet are aching ... been here since 8:45

hot66 wrote:Great show My feet are aching ... been here since 8:45

Sit down and have a beer....