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Germany Holidays: Düsseldorf, the Ruhr’s front room

A landmark city on the Rhine, rich in architecture and art, where the Ruhr’s industrialists splash their cash and their workers come for their big days out.

Bread and beer: the staff of life

German cuisine has its denigrators, and it can be heavy and predictable. Most restaurants offer venison in a heavy gravy, pork and dumplings and some kind of schnitzel and sauerkraut. But the key things in the national cuisine are the simple ones, and they are done blindingly well: beer and bread. France may have a […]

Germany Holidays: Beer rivals, Düsseldorf and Cologne

They may be just 30 miles apart, but there’s no agreement between Düsseldorf and Cologne about which is better, Altbier or Kölsch.

Mythical Deutsche Bahn

There’s a commonly held belief that Germany’s trains all run on time. Sadly, it’s not true.

Cheers, m’dears!

A five-brewpub crawl (aka ‘safari’) through Düsseldorf’s Old Town.

Germans can be crazy too

It’s Karneval time. Brian Melican says this peculiar German festival can only be experienced, not explained.

The Christmas markets are open for business

They’re everywhere, they’re gorgeous, and they’re definitely worth the experience.

Will Lena do it again?

Lenamania rools, says Susanne Pleines. But has the 18-year-old schoolgirl gone from underdog to overkill when it comes to this Saturday’s Eurovision finals in Düsseldorf?

Hotels in Germany: Budget hotel Motel One

Germany Holidays: Stylish budget hotels – the Motel One combination

Lots of style for little outlay. The Motel One budget hotel group offers value for money and contemporary design all over the country

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Germany Holidays: Düsseldorf, the Ruhr’s front room

Bread and beer: the staff of life

Germany Holidays: Beer rivals, Düsseldorf and Cologne

Mythical Deutsche Bahn

Cheers, m’dears!

Germans can be crazy too

The Christmas markets are open for business

Will Lena do it again?

Germany Holidays: Stylish budget hotels – the Motel One combination