Dusseldorf Questions and answers - post 'em here!

[Cholo_cws]

Thanks Gnome (assume that's not your real name?) - do you live in the 'Dorf or have you just arrived a few days early?

Any pub recommendations? We're planning on doing the 4 main brew-pubs in the Altstad and then take it from there...

We also want to go on the big wheel - is that good?

Hey MacTavish, I live here. The main brew-pubs are the places to go - also around the markets for glühwein, given the season! If you are after Irish, McLaughlins is where you want to go.

I haven't been on the wheel myself but will enjoy a drink in the markets around it!

Gnome, would you know more or less how long the journey is to the Espirit arena with the U-bahn from Aldstadt/Heinrich-Heine-Alle? I might face a delay setting off on Saturday.

[Tarkus]

Where does one get info about weigh in. Where and when its held, can people attend etc?

I read somewhere that it wasn't open to the public as security is very tight for the whole event.

Yeah I've read that too. But I was wondering if there is the official site to see what events are there.

[MarkMcBurney]

Also - have heard that the UK time ringwalk is at 9.55pm - meaning 10.55pm German time - isn't that a bit late for those in attendance? :?? :?? :??

Tyson Fury's last fight didn't start until nearly midnight against Del Boy!

Didn't most switch off that one as they stuck a couple of 'thrillers' on before?

I fell asleep all pissed up

Yeah I think the only half decent scrap on the undercard was BJS v Eubank

[mickey1975]

I think you mean top class domestic showdown. 100% PPV StubHub special if Camp Eddie put it on.

[Gnome]

Thanks Gnome (assume that's not your real name?) - do you live in the 'Dorf or have you just arrived a few days early?

Any pub recommendations? We're planning on doing the 4 main brew-pubs in the Altstad and then take it from there...

We also want to go on the big wheel - is that good?

Hey MacTavish, I live here. The main brew-pubs are the places to go - also around the markets for glühwein, given the season! If you are after Irish, McLaughlins is where you want to go.

I haven't been on the wheel myself but will enjoy a drink in the markets around it!

Gnome, would you know more or less how long the journey is to the Espirit arena with the U-bahn from Aldstadt/Heinrich-Heine-Alle? I might face a delay setting off on Saturday.

Hi Cholo, the tram takes about 15 minutes usually, maybe a bit more on Saturday giving the crowds. Take the U78, there should be one every five minutes given the event. The tram will take you right into the stadium. Good call to get there early - they will be pretty fastidious given the threats.

[Glass Joe]

heard the weigh in is in essen and media only, what a great call

[freddydoesdallas]

heard the weigh in is in essen and media only, what a great call

Given what's happened on the continent over the past couple of weeks, especially with a car full of guns being found in Germany, i think you just have to give a bit of credit to the Germans for going ahead with the event when it would have been easy to cancel it because of the threat level.

It's a shame for all of the fans travelling out to watch it but i'm sure there are other German delights to sample!

[MacTavish]

Another question (sorry!) - often for football matches in Germany you can use your match ticket to get free transport on the u-bhan on the day of the game - does this apply to the boxing tickets?

[Gazmac81]

I wish I was there now , itll be a great weekend for you guys

all the big fight hype certainly makes a difference , even if the fight itself turns out a damp squib but a trip to Germany is a trip to Germany and should be a great spectacle even outwith the boxing

but ive got a feeling Fury will make it a good fight also so should be one to remember

[Gnome]

Another question (sorry!) - often for football matches in Germany you can use your match ticket to get free transport on the u-bhan on the day of the game - does this apply to the boxing tickets?

Yes mate, your ticket is also a valid travel ticket (for trains, buses and trams), but I think officially its only for to and from the stadium so you might be pulled up if you get asked at 10 in the morning (on the way to the pub).

[MacTavish]

I think they are normally for 24hrs - might be wrong though - will ask at the airport, its a pretty quick ride to the city centre right?

We are booked into Zum Schiffchen for lunch - any recommendations for dinner? D

Gnome - would you say its scarf / hat weather or still mild?

[Cholo_cws]

Hey MacTavish, I live here. The main brew-pubs are the places to go - also around the markets for glühwein, given the season! If you are after Irish, McLaughlins is where you want to go.

I haven't been on the wheel myself but will enjoy a drink in the markets around it![/quote]

Gnome, would you know more or less how long the journey is to the Espirit arena with the U-bahn from Aldstadt/Heinrich-Heine-Alle? I might face a delay setting off on Saturday.[/quote]

Hi Cholo, the tram takes about 15 minutes usually, maybe a bit more on Saturday giving the crowds. Take the U78, there should be one every five minutes given the event. The tram will take you right into the stadium. Good call to get there early - they will be pretty fastidious given the threats.[/quote]

Thanks. I appreciate the help. Getting my bearings now. Nice city.

[Gnome]

It's sunny but cold. Schiffchen, nice work

[chrisnew86]

I travelled out to Germany in October, fight was moved but we went for the weekend anyway.

Absolutely itching to be out there right now taking in the big fight atmos, Dussledorf is a great city.
Stay safe everyone and enjoy

[mickey1975]

Heading to Suttons Irish pub, Altstadt, in an hour.

[cold187]

I'm at maritime hotel. Off 2 bed. Anyone fancy oceans later

[bruthead]

Dang, already got my German speaking mate to book train tickets to Dortmund on Sunday for the football, sounds like you can travel as far as from Dusseldorf to Dortmund for free with a match ticket. Live and learn.

[mickey1975]

Dang, already got my German speaking mate to book train tickets to Dortmund on Sunday for the football, sounds like you can travel as far as from Dusseldorf to Dortmund for free with a match ticket. Live and learn.

Nobody seems to ask for tickets anyway. McLaughlins seems to have been taken over by Irish travellers. I recognised Issac Lowe amongst them.

[MacTavish]

Great weekend - thanks for all the advice. Old town was a great day/night out!