Visit and Discover.
Offering a sound blend of rough industrial charms and attractive living conditions, the Ruhr Area combines very good shopping and interesting cultural attractions with an excellent Western German infrastructure.
Many regions claim to be at the heart of Europe; located midway between London, Paris, Berlin and Vienna, the Ruhr Area can make a better case than most. Brussels, Frankfurt and Amsterdam are also close at hand, and popular holiday destinations like Palma de Mallorca are just two hours flight away.
Airports serving the Ruhr Area.
Whether flying to a business appointment in the US, visiting family and friends in England, or going on vacation through Dubai and on to dozens of beautiful and exciting destinations in Asia, departure is close. Especially...
Public Transport
The VRR has been offering over seven million people in sixty-two communities a low-cost, modern and convenient alternative to driving for over twenty-five years. Their partners include twenty-five local public transport companies...
Four Hours.
As reliable the German Railway normally is, sometimes trains are late or absent. Imagine you are at the main station and have to wait for the next connection. How can you spend the meantime useful and see something of the city...
The State.
Those coming to the state of NRW probably know little about it. And it's not only the full name of North-Rhine-Westphalia, sometimes known as the hyphen state, that's somewhat unwieldy. NRW combines and offers many aspects...
Development of the Ruhr Area.
The Ruhr Area, officially known under its administrative title as the “Regionalverband Ruhr”, RVR, is an economic-geographical region in North Rhine Westphalia, covering approximately 4.435 square kilometers and...
Rail.
Considering jams and the often risky driving style of one’s fellow citizens, travelling by car can often be nerve-racking. So why not use the train and relax? Instead of concentrating on the traffic around you, you can watch the countryside...
The Urban Setting.
Winding through the city for many miles, the River Rhine dominates Dusseldorf. Linking the village-like world of Kaiserswerth in the far north with the Baroque magnificence of Benrath in the far south...
Rural Surroundings.
Despite being the capital of Germany’s most populous state, Dusseldorf is set in surprisingly verdant surroundings. Suburban sprawl and strip development have been largely held in check. Instead - even within the city limits...
