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News • Duesseldorf • Germany • 2012-10-04

Düsseldorf News - Winter is coming...

With a wealth of great events coming up, we can look forward to a truly golden autumn.

Highlights for the coming months include the New Fall Festival, the Gossip concert, and first-class exhibitions of works by Paul Klee and Andreas Gursky. Then from the end of November, we can once again enjoy burnt almonds and mulled wine at the Christmas Market.

We look forward to your visit.

Your Düsseldorf Team

Events

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo

The Canadian circus Cirque du Soleil will be presenting its world-famous show, Corteo, in Düsseldorf from 18th October to 11th November. 62 artists from 20 countries will perform a mix of acrobatics and theatre. Fall under the spell of this imaginary world filled with fun and spontaneity…more

\"Düsseldorf Christmas Market - A Winter Wonderland\"

From 22nd November to 23rd December, Düsseldorf city centre will once again be transformed into a real winter wonderland. Atmospheric lighting, lovingly decorated huts, and the aroma of burnt almonds and mulled wine are guaranteed to put every visitor in a Christmas mood. Enjoy the run-up to Christmas and take a stroll through one of Germany’s most beautiful Christmas markets...more

\"Jingle bells, jingle bells...\" guided tour

Would you like to take a stroll through Düsseldorf Altstadt (Old Town) during the pre-Christmas period, and also find out more about the city’s history? From 23rd November (Fridays and Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.) you can join one of our well-informed tour guides and explore the city. You can look forward to a two-hour walk through Düsseldorf’s Altstadt at night, with mulled wine and tasty Christmas baking to end off the tour…more

Our insider tip for night owls

Once darkness had fallen, he ensured peace and quiet on the streets – the Night Watchman. Kitted out with a halberd, lantern and a broad-brimmed hat, he went off on his nocturnal rounds. Starting in October, on Saturdays we are offering visitors the opportunity to accompany the Night Watchman on his patrol of the city. Discover how people lived in those days, and who crept through the streets under cover of darkness...more

Art & Culture

New Fall Festival

Thirteen acts from indie pop to electronic music will perform at the 2nd New Fall Festival in Düsseldorf from 3rd to 7th October. To ensure that the location was just as good as the quality of the music, two impressive venues have been chosen. The artists, including “Caligola” and “Stabil Elite” will take to the stage at the Robert-Schumann-Saal and the Tonhalle...more

Yin Xiuzhen

One of China’s leading artists will present her sculptural works and installations, which engage with transformation processes, at the Kunsthalle in Düsseldorf from 15th December 2012 to 17th February 2013. Yin Xiuzhen has already had very well-received shows at the 2007 Venice Biennale, and at the MoMA New York in 2010…more

\"Rankin - Show Off\"

The “Rankin – Show Off” exhibition being staged in conjunction with the fashion and lifestyle company, Breuninger, is the first comprehensive museum exhibition for one of the most influential beauty and celebrity photographers. The impressive photo collection that includes pictures of Kate Moss, Heidi Klum, The Rolling Stones, Beth Ditto and David Bowie, may still be seen at the NRW Forum Düsseldorf until 13th January 2013…more

Other exhibition highlights

This autumn, apart from the “Yin Xiuzhen” and “Rankin – Show Off” exhibitions, Düsseldorf also presents further highlights with “Andreas Gursky. Neue Arbeiten\" (New Works) at the Museum Kunstpalast (until 13.01.2013) and “100 x Paul Klee. Paintings and their Stories” at the Kunstsammlung (until 10.02.2013). Avail of our attractive hotel packages for both exhibitions, and enjoy a relaxed visit…more

Rock/Pop/Classic

Madness

This ska band truly lives up to its name at its live gigs. The band achieved fame in the 1980s with its so-called “nutty sound”, a mix of ska, punk and pop which became its trademark. The band will be performing at the Stahlwerk on 26th October...more

Gossip

This band is without a doubt one of the most expressive on the current music scene. It has already had worldwide success with its last album “Music For Men” and the single “Heavy Cross”. The band brought out its new album “A Joyful Noise” in May, and will be going on a major German tour in November. The American trio will rock the Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf on 13th November...more

David Guetta

“Nothing but the beat” is David Guetta’s promise for his new tour. His album of the same name contains one classy remix after the other – be it with “non-stop hitmaker” Flo Rida, or rapper Nicki Minaj. The king of electronic music will be raising a storm at the ISS Dome on 15th December…more

Don Giovanni

Mozart’s classic opera will be staged at Düsseldorf’s Opera House on 7th December. Sung in Italian, with German surtitles, this work is also a delight for opera novices. There will be six performances before Christmas. Those who are still looking for just the right Christmas present might like to book a ticket for one of the eight performances after Christmas…more

Sports

German Standard & Latin Dance Championship

The dance floor at the Castello Düsseldorf will be put to the test on 10th November when the eight best teams in the top Standard and Latin German dance leagues do battle for the championship title. Tickets can be ordered online and the event begins at 2:00 p.m...more

Gymmotion

Book your tickets now for the artistic gymnastics event of the year. You will be able to marvel at the “Artistic Stars” on 1st December. Audiences are promised a breathtaking spectacle with a colourful mix of breakdance, acrobatics, trampolining and dance. “STARS” promises to make the impossible possible...more

Business Travel & Convention Service

REHACARE

The REHACARE trade fair will be taking place at Düsseldorf Messe from 10th to 13th October, presenting everything in the areas of rehabilitation, care, prevention and integration. Düsseldorf Marketing & Tourismus GmbH will be presenting its “barrier-free Düsseldorf” services, including barrier-free guided tours of the city…more

MEDICA

Experience the Medicine World Forum from 13th to 18th November at MEDICA, the world’s biggest medicine trade fair that presents the latest trends in the medical technology industry. Take in the fair at your leisure with our attractive hotel package (starting from € 114 per person)…more

boot Düsseldorf

A “360º water sports experience”: From 19th to 27th January 2013 it will all be about joining in, having fun and discovering that water sports offer something for everybody. In 2013 a total of 1,600 international exhibitors will be presenting all that the world of water sports has to offer…more

Travel arrangements

ANDREAS GURSKY hotel package

Visit the exhibition of one of the most important contemporary photographers, Andreas Gursky. Use this opportunity to spend a weekend in the art and cultural metropolis, Düsseldorf. Our special double room offers starting from 59 euros per person will make it even easier to persuade you…more

PAUL KLEE hotel package

You shouldn’t miss what is probably the biggest collection of Klee’s works in a German museum. Take a relaxed stroll through Düsseldorf’s art landscape and also visit the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen. The permanent collection is worth a visit as it contains impressive works by great artists such as Picasso, Matisse or Pollock. Enjoy your trip even more with attractive double room offers starting at 59 euros per person…more

Heavenly hotel package

Why spend only one day strolling through the Christmas Market? Enjoy the festive atmosphere and stay for a night as well. We have created two accommodation packages (starting from € 59 per person). Both hotels are ideal starting points for discovering the Altstadt and the “Kö” – and the picturesque Christmas Market is just a few minutes’ walk away...more

Where you can meet us personally

DZT Roadshow India (08.-12.10.2012)

DZT Roadshow Russia (09.-11.10.2012)

IMEX America, Las Vegas (09.-11.10.2012)

REHACARE, Düsseldorf (10.-13.10.2012)

TTG Rimini (18.-20.10.2012)

ETOA Global European Marketplace, London (02./03.11.2012)

WTM World Travel Market, London (05.-08.11.2012)

CITM China International Travel Mart (05.11.-18.11.2012)

EIBTM The Global Meetings & Events Exhibition, Barcelona (27.-29.11.2012)

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