not so local but a custom for sure
by richiecdisc
This is actually a local custom for Hannover but since I’ve never been there and was introduced to it by Hanover transplant Sabsi who now resides in Düsseldorf I’ll put it here. She thoughtfully gave me a special little glass set for my birthday and we got down to business on her balcony. It seems she did not trust her guest to not spill something on her floor! You fill the bigger glass with a brown beer typical of Hanover and the smaller one with clear and potent schnapps. The trick is to drink them both simultaneously without spilling any. It sure seemed I managed it at the time but from the photos it seems a no go. D obviously was an immediate pro.
A bar in an old supermarket
by sabsi about Mangold
Apparently Düsseldorfer like to open bars in old fillings stations, supermarkets etc. This bar which serves excellent salads is located in an old supermarket.
It's a lovely place we go to regularly. It's rather busy on most evenings and service can be a bit unorganised, but the salads are great and we enjoy the atmosphere. None. People here look a bit "arty" to me so wear black if you don't want to look like a parrot ;)
taking a backseat to no one
by richiecdisc about Uerige
Uerige is a perfect example of why Germany takes a backseat to no country when it comes to beer tourism. Despite being totally destroyed during WWII bombing, the sprawling brewpub has been rebuilt painstakingly and oozes old world charm. It is also one of the most boisterous pubs you’ll ever encounter with waiters constantly on the prowl with a tray of beers on the lookout for anyone with an empty glass. There are many rooms with a constant theme of dark wood. Even the hallways are put to good use with barrels acting as small tables and ample standing room with convenient ledges to place your beer. Uerige is not noted for food. Not that they don’t serve food but it’s generally of the cold and simple variety. That’s okay; these “snacks” go well with their number one calling card, their highly regarded version of alt beer. Alt is the German word for old and it refers to the fact that before lager became the rage ala Munich, ale was king in Germany just as the rest of the world. Hence the old style of beer is ale. Dusseldorf’s version is fruity and dry. Uerige’s in particular is the most bitter being supremely hopped. Served in .25 liter glasses for 1.60 Euros it also goes down quite easily and it’s a good thing the waiters are on the lookout for empty glasses once you get your thirst going. The menu is simple but there are specials that come in the form of what waiters carry around with no announcement until they enter the room. It can be as simple as hot fresh baked pretzels to leberkase, a tasty meat loaf concoction served with mustard and a roll. Another tasty item perfectly accompanying the beer is Liptauer, a spicy cheese spread served with a roll (5.15 Euros per serving).
Uerige has a Sticke beer which is a stronger version of their alt and is only available on the third Tuesday in October and January.
Rhine River
by Leipzig
As you can see there is always activity along the Rhine. In the background you can guess the TV-tower.
On its banks you can watch a lot of people doing sport activities like skating, walking or biking.
The Parliament
by DanielF
Although not the biggest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Düsseldorf is its capital and seat of the federal institutions. The Parliament or Landtag sits in this building by the Rhine. Its characteristic circular shape can be best appreciated from the Rhine Tower.
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The mighty Rhein (and the Altstadt in view)
No , that's Christmas sorted.
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