The athletic world gathers in Duisburg – or as we prefer to say it: amongst friends with heart.
No matter if it’s for the World
Games 2005, whether the 2006 Italian Football World Cup
Champions call it home or the international water sports scene gathers here – Duisburg scores high with first class sports venues and an enthusiastic crowd. But the people from Rhine and Ruhr don’t just get fired up when the Zebras from MSV Duisburg or their colleagues from FCR chase after goals or when the ice hockey Foxes from EVD glide across the ice – they themselves are active in more than 450 clubs.
The athletic heart of our city beats in Wedau with its famous, scenic regatta course and its expansive water ski installation. It is now possible for every enthusiast to practise their sport and imitate their idols at the same place where world championships were decided.
Those who prefer things a bit more extreme can dive right in at the
Landscape Park Duisburg-North – at one time smelting works that have now been decommissioned – to the bottom of the old
Gasometer or climb a cliff inside the former ore bunkers.
Perhaps you prefer to bike, inline skate or “boßel” through green meadows and explore exhilarating abandoned industrial areas?
Duisburg has many faces:
If you want to experience big, small or just plain unusual animals, cuddly Koala bears and rare River Dolphins close up, then a visit to the Duisburg Zoo is an absolute must. In addition to numerous unique attractions, it offers “animally” interesting excursions, events and attractions for all ages.
For those of you who still haven’t run out of steam at the end of the day or would prefer to combine fitness with a way of life, our city’s cultural and gastronomical scene holds many more interesting discoveries in store for you. You are always heartily invited to join in.
Do something good for yourself!
Experience our region actively and from a somewhat different perspective.
www.duisburg.de
www.duisburgnonstop.de
www.funsport-reisen.de
www.duisburg-marketing.de

City, countryside, rafting
- High wire course at the Landscape Park
Duisburg-North
- In-line skating through industrial nature
- Raft building and rafting
Thrill & chill
- Earn a certificate while climbing in the indoor sports centre fit4life, Duisburg
- Let your guide lead you through the illuminated Landscape Park Duisburg-North
- End your day with a pleasant get-together at Duisburg’s Inland Harbour
Ski & show
- Ski fun at the alpincenter on the longest indoor ski slope in the world
- Movie sets and action at Movie Park
Germany, both in Bottrop
Deep waters – high towers
- Diving inside the Gasometer at the
Landscape Park Duisburg-North
- Biking through industrial culture:
Zollverein Mine, Tetraeder Bottrop,
Gasometer Oberhausen and
Landscape Park Duisburg-North
- Canoe tour on the Ruhr River
High speed & relaxation
- Karting in Oberhausen
- Relaxing at the wellness spa
- Golfing in Oberhausen
Every kick a hit
- Indoor Soccer Centre BALLKONTAKT
- MSV Arena Duisburg – a look behind the scenes
Cool & crazy
- Water skiing at the Duisburg-Wedau
Sports Arena
- Harbour cruise around Duisburg’s Inland Port
Viking style through the romantic Ruhr valley
- Bike from riverside station Mülheim
- Stroll around Essen-Kettwig
- Row and feast in Viking style
- Explore the Gasometer in Oberhausen
- Discover historical sites in Eisenheim
- Experience lifestyles at the Duisburg Inland
Harbour
Canadian tour and harbour cruise
- Paddle on the Rhine River downstream from Duisburg
- Harbour cruise around Duisburg’s Inland Port
Precision sport meets art
- Introductory golf lesson at the Duisburg golf course
- Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum
- MKM Küppersmühle Museum of Modern Art
In-line skating and a visit to the zoo – tons of animal fun!
- Guided in-line tour
- Combination ticket to the Duisburg Zoo and
Dolphinarium
GPS-guided bicycle tours through incredible scenery
- Organised tours (15-50 km) with stops at scenic viewpoints
- Tourist highlights of Downtown Duisburg
“Boßel” around the city and countryside
- “Boßeln” is a discipline of the game of boules specific to the East Frisian region, organised as a tournament with wooden cart catering and a victory celebration
Dear friends of sport, culture and fun!
As you all know I am a true “Brandenburgerin” at heart. Thanks to my sport
I have the opportunity to travel often.
Duisburg has always brought me a great deal of luck. It was here that as a 17 year old I won the world championship for the first time in the kayak fours. It was here as well where
I qualified for my sensational comeback for the Olympic Games in
Athens. After winning my medals in
Athens, I have now set my sights on
Peking 2008. Today, I am still training with great passion despite being over forty.
My motto: Live and experience – that’s the new spirit of the times in our hectic lives in an urbanised information society. Even more important are outdoor trends for active leisure activities where a balance is maintained between nature and culture.
This is important for mind, body and soul, but also encourages environmental compatibility in aquatic, animal and plant conservation.
Experiencing our habitat with all of our senses and with all of the possibilities it offers – this is what I advocate in Brandenburg. I am delighted in the fact that the City of Duisburg, being a city open to the world of sports, has recognised this trend as well. Here the conditions are not only excellent for water sports at the Inland
Port, the Six Lakes area and the rivers
Rhine and Ruhr. Other sports are also ideal for actively experiencing the fascinating industrial settings, enchanting landscapes, interesting museums and a diverse selection of restaurants.
Allow yourself to be “moved” by a fascinating region!
Yours,
Birgit Fischer
27-time World Champion,
2-time European Champion,
8 Olympicmedals in kayak racing,
Female athlete of the year 2004
More information: www.kanufisch.com

The Ruhr River valley – on the sunny side of the Ruhr River region
More than 217 kilometres of romantic waterfront, far from industry and development, invite bicyclists, hikers and skaters alike. But the
Ruhr River valley can also be explored by ship.
Unbelievably beautiful is the “Kaiser-Route”, where you can - would you believe it - discover palaces, castles, monasteries, mansions, grinding mills and ship locks. www.dasruhrtal.de
Landscape Park Duisburg-
North, adventure land for big and small: Admission is free and it’s always open
One-of-a-kind adventure park on approximately 200 hectares. The former
Thyssen AG smelting works offer a complete cosmos of the most diverse leisure time possibilities: Europe’s largest artificial diving waters in the Gasometer for divers; climbing gardens in the ore bunkers for the alpine enthusiasts; a skate oval, a halfpipe, a beach volleyball court, a street soccer area and a mountain bike course for the hip sports enthusiast; a giant tube slide and the
“Ingenhamshof” educational farm for city kids.
Hike or ride hired bicycles through breathtaking scenery on historical industrial paths, climb a blast furnace up to a height of
70 metres. For culture and
event freaks, extraordinary playgrounds await that are masterfully set in motion by spectacular events – from product presentations to visits by heads of states.
Every year the international crowd takes notice: The world music “Dreamtime-
Festival” and the “Ruhr
River Triennale”. The
Diebels Open-Air Cinema – the only one of its kind with a mobile roof – offers films with cult status. Park restaurants and a youth hostel invite guests to linger on even after sunset when the light
show at Jonathan
Park envelops this industrial setting in mystical lights.
www. landschaftspark.de
www. diebels-openairkino.de

High wire course at the Landscape Park Duisburg-North · In-line skating · Raft building and rafting on the Ruhr River
The Programme
Have you always been a high flyer?
You will get the chance to show your stuff on the first day of your excursion using a variety of means to get from A to B on the high wire course at the Landscape Park Duisburg-North. The mountain beckons between blast furnaces, steel tubes and chimneys! You will reach new heights with the right rappelling gear. On the second day , you will glide on in-line skates on a gorgeous course crossing through sections of industrial culture, past the remnants of the region’s steel and coal industries. On the third day , you will build your raft under professional guidance and instruction.
As a reward, you can let the Ruhr River do the work for you, carrying you along its most scenic stretches – while you relax and enjoy the romantic natural surroundings and the calming splash of water.
Services:
• Activity programmme as described incl. equipment, team guide, insurance,
• 2 nights in a double room with breakfast buffet at a Duisburg comfort hotel,
• Tour bus from hotel to the activity locations and return
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Diversified and versatile
Sport-&-Action ****
Naturally, it would help if you were a little in shape and were not afraid of heights. The balance is just right to ensure enjoyment for old and young alike.
Culture-&-Lifestyle **
… all kinds of impressions that you will fondly remember for years to come. The life-work balance is perfect!
Participants:
Minimum of 10 persons,
Maximum of 40 persons,
Ideally suited as an incentive trip for corporations and groups
Scheduled dates:
Year-round depending on availability.
Indoor Sports Centre fit4life · Landscape Park Duisburg-North · End your day at Duisburg’s Inland Port
The Programme
1st (Satur-)Day Work your way up to the climb in 4 steps:
Introduction and familiarisation , knot tying lessons, material studies, safety and climbing techniques. Only then we will begin our ascent. After a day packed with real highlights, it’s then time to chill out at the artfully illuminated Landscape Park Duisburg-North and enjoy a social gathering along the attractive restaurant mile of the
Duisburg Inland Port. 2nd (Sun-)Day Practise makes perfect:
Following exhaustive exercises in climbing, rappelling and box climbing, you will now be ready to master the final test. With the climber’s certificate from the German Alpine Club (DAV) in your pocket, you will be ready to begin your career as a mountaineer.
Services:
• Professional service and support with gear,
• Exam fee for DAV –
Safe Climbing Campaign,
• Lunch on the first day,
• Guided tour through the Landscape Park,
• 1 overnight stay in a double room with breakfast, choice of *** or **** category hotel
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Fun ***
Ideally suited for friends, work buddies and other “rope associations” that heed the call to “higher” goals, who want to test their limits and experience a unique sense of camaraderie.
Sport-&-Action ****
You should not be afraid of heights and be physically fit before you tackle the climb.
Culture-&-Lifestyle *
Sport is the priority – culture makes for a fitting background. After so many highs, do you still want to explore the fine culture of the local museum scene?
Then contact us!
Participants:
Minimum of 8 persons.
Form rope teams with acquaintances and colleagues – form a lasting bond.
Scheduled dates:
Year-round,
Arrival: Saturdays

Movie Park Germany –
Lights, camera, action!
Loads of fun for big and small: 40-hectare movie and adventure world with more than 40 attractions:
Dizzying adventures, views behind the scenes, shows, parades and street entertainment – that’s show business!
www.
moviepark-germany.de
Zollverein Mine –
World Cultural Heritage and Cathedral of Industrial
Culture
Formerly one of the most productive mines in the world, in the late eighties the Zollverein Foundation took on the challenge of promoting the world-class cultural potential of this vast space.
In 2001, UNESCO named the area a World Cultural
Heritage site. Not only did the Design Centre NRW, located in the boiler room, advance to a pilgrimage site for culture, architecture and design enthusiasts from all over the world - here you will also find wellvisited exhibits, exciting events with concerts, open-air movie nights and dance performances featuring top artists.
www.zollverein.de
alpincenter – The snow zone of the Rhine-Ruhr Region
The 640-metre indoor course with its 24 percent incline and curvy route provides worry-free skiing and sledding conditions and of course hearty après-ski celebrations 365 days a year.
www.alpincenter.com
Tetraeder –
The Pyramid of the Ruhr
Region
During the daytime visible from afar atop a former mine waste heap, at night a spectacular lighting installation - anyone tackling the 50-metre-high steel construction over the tip of the heap is rewarded with an unsurpassed panoramic view of the city skyline along the
Emscher Park.

alpincenter Bottrop · Movie Park Germany
The Programme
Two action-packed days full of highlights:
Whether you are novice or advanced skier or a ski racer – on the first day , you’ll hit the slopes in the alpincenter with the longest indoor ski course in the world. Afterwards, it’s ”no worries” après-ski with a buffet, tasty beverages and an authentic “Hüttenzauber” party in a rustic alpine hut.
On the second day , you will experience Movie Park Germany just like in the best Hollywood movies. Submerge yourself into the world of exciting action, get a glimpse behind the scenes of your favourite films or allow yourself to be entertained at one of 40 super shows.
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Fun ****
The perfect package for everyone who enjoys diving into ever-changing adventures.
Sport-&-Action ***
Both days allow for a steady increase in adrenaline levels. You determine the drive and the dosage.
Culture and Lifestyle **
Action, fun and entertainment are the priority .
Services:
• All-inclusive afternoon meal at the alpincenter
• Gear is provided
(clothing at an additional charge), ski lessons on request (possible at an additional charge)
• Admission to après-ski with buffet and drinks,
• Day pass for Movie
Park Germany
• 1 overnight stay in a double room with breakfast at a comfort hotel
• 1 city map with the tourist highlights of
Duisburg
Participants:
Minimum of 2 persons, also very popular with groups
Scheduled dates:
April through November,
Arrival: Saturdays
Gasometer Dive Landscape Park Duisburg-North · Zollverein Mine, Tetraeder Bottrop etc. · Canoe trip
The Programme
On the first day , jump into the cool water of the Gasometer at the
Landscape Park Duisburg-North and dive into Europe’s largest artificial dive waters inside a former industrial plant.
The second day provides for an abundance of fresh air, interesting impressions and strong calves. Experience the World Cultural Heritage
Zollverein Mine, the Tetraeder Bottrop and Gasometer Oberhausen, as well as the smelting works at the Landscape Park Duisburg-North by bike. The third day is spent in a canoe with an expert guide along the Ruhr River.
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Fun ***
Very high for true water fanatics and disciples of industrial culture.
Sport-&-Action ****
To engage in this program you should be fit and in good cardiovascular shape. Previous experience is not necessary for diving or paddling.
However, this is not the place for couch potatoes!
Culture-&-Lifestyle ***
Sport-life balance with the best balance of sports and sightseeing.
Services:
• Sports programme as described incl. equipment, team guide, insurance,
• 2 overnight stays in a double room incl. breakfast at a Duisburg comfort hotel,
• Tour bus from hotel to the activity locations and return
Participants:
Minimum of 10 persons,
Maximum of 40 persons
Scheduled dates:
Year-round depending on availability

Neue Mitte Oberhausen –
Centre for Adventure and
Shopping
Once an industrial complex
– today Neue Mitte
Oberhausen is a leisure, event and shopping centre!
Any number of superlatives are right here at the heart of Oberhausen: megashopping, Germany’s largest seawater aquarium, the
König-Pilsener Arena,
Leisure Park, the Marina at the Rhein-Herne Channel, the restaurant mile with specialty restaurants featuring delectable dishes from all over the world as well as the Metronome
Theatre with a variety of successful musical productions brought to you directly from Broadway.
Let’s go now!
www.oberhausen.de
www.
oberhausentourismus.de
Germany’s largest kart racecourse is here!
Everybody loves it - kart racing with a highly professional atmosphere in pleasant surroundings.
Whether you just want to turn a few loops, simply watch the race or celebrate your aprés-kart at the bistro – you’ll always
”be on track” here.
www.
oberhausentourismus.de
The MSV arena, developed
for large sports events, located in Duisburg’s
South, is another highlight at the Sports Arena
Wedau. The Arena can accommodate 31,500 spectators.
In addition to the MSV games, this is the ideal location for national and international competitions as well as for large social and entertainment events. www.msv-arena.de

Kart racecourse Oberhausen – Relax at the salt-water baths and wellness spa Vonderort – Golf course Oberhausen
The Programme
On the first day , under professional supervision and instruction, you will drive your first laps on the Germany’s largest kart racecourse , located in Oberhausen, as fast as your speedometer and inner drive allow. Later you can relax to your heart’s content in the salt-water baths and wellness spa Vonderort , located at the regional park in
Oberhausen. Or you can enjoy the park with its multitude of possibilities – either fun or relaxation – it’s your decision. Conclude the day with a romantic three-course dinner .
On the second day , you can drive the golf ball with accuracy under knowledgeable tutelage. The largest public golf practise course in the Ruhr region offers fantastic greens embedded in many other sports opportunities.
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A multi-faceted package that offers endless fun and recreation for all age groups.
Sport-&-Action ***
Everyone will find their enjoyment according to their own taste and at their own pace.
Culture-&-Lifestyle ***
Here you will find any amount of “green” to be conquered on biking and hiking trails alike.
Contact us for additional ideas.
Services:
• Kart riding with competent instruction,
• Day pass for saltwater spa at the Mining District
Park Vonderort, incl.
sauna,
• 2-hour golf lesson, incl.
equipment and use of short course,
• 3-course dinner at an
Oberhausen restaurant to be announced,
• 1 overnight stay in a double room, incl. breakfast buffet at an
Oberhausen comfort hotel
Participants:
Minimum of 2 persons, also ideally suited for multi-generational fun sporting excursions
Scheduled dates:
March through October –
Daily arrivals possible
Indoor Soccer Centre BALLKONTAKT - MSV Arena Duisburg
The Programme
Kick-off on the first day at the indoor football stadium BALL-
KONTAKT in Duisburg. Here indoor football takes on a new professional dimension following FIFA and UEFA guidelines in a true stadium atmosphere: Professional-level artificial turf, floodlight system, the most modern and low-injury banding system - all with a special appeal to make every football fan’s heart skip a beat. This is an experience you will get a kick out of. In the “third half-time” it’s off to the Premiere Sportsbar . Enjoy cool drinks and scrumptious meals while engaging in discussions on tactics and strategy on the pitch and watch international sporting events on the large plasma television screen. The second day starts with an exclusive guided tour through the multi-purpose MSV-Arena . Experience excitement behind the scenes of this ultra-modern football temple, allow yourself to be infected by the fascinating and emotional world of football and dream the dream of being a superstar yourself!
www.ballkontakt.de; www.msv-duisburg.de
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The more football fanatics, the better. The next company outing is bound to become a hit, an experience to fuel your conversations for a long time to come.
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The perfect mix.
Culture-&-Lifestyle *
If you worship the game of football, then you will certainly not be disappointed.
Services:
• Football pitch incl.
ball, equipment and outfit, floodlighting for 1 1/2 hours with access to showers and changing rooms,
• 1-hour guided tour through the MSV-Arena,
• 1 overnight stay in a double room, incl.
breakfast at a Duisburg comfort hotel
• 1 city map with
Duisburg’s tourist highlights
Participants:
Minimum of 10 football fanatics
Scheduled dates:
Year-round,
Daily arrivals possible

Port Duisburg –
A transit hub with worldwide recognition
Being the largest Inland
Port in Europe, “duisport” is the most vital trade and commerce hub within the Rhine-Ruhr
Region due to its unique logistic centre.
It even holds seaportstatus with river-going ocean vessels that visit ports in Europe, Africa and in the Middle East on a regular schedule.
The whole wide world is greeting you!
www.duisport.de
Sports Arena Wedau –
Where world champions meet
Sports Arena Wedau, an approximately 200-hectare sports complex of world championship quality, lies adjacent to the Six Lakes.
The regatta course is not the only installation that is famous for international competitions.
www. duisburg.de
Six Lakes Area – the water paradise in the south of Duisburg
South of the city is the
El Dorado for water enthusiasts, leisure captains and recreational fans. This local recreation area with six lakes on
158 hectares, surrounded by a lush, green forest, leaves nothing to be desired with its outdoor swimming pool, playgrounds, barbeque areas, boat rentals and model boat harbour.
www.duisburg.de
Aquarius Water Tower –
Anchor point and industrial culture museum
It is only 100 years “young” and 50 metres high and it once contained 50,000 litres of water – the former water tower in Mülheim-Styrum.
Now it is the multi-media
Aquarius Water Museum, where collective knowledge of water flows on 14 levels and in 30 stations.
www.aquarius-wasser museum.de

Water-ski at the Wedau Sports Arena – Harbour cruise in Duisburg’s Inland Port
The Programme
Glide with high speed over the water – that’s the ultimate in fun. It will become reality on the first day of your wet-and-wild stay: You start from a ramp and begin accelerating – no need to heed any speed limits here. Whether wake boarding or water skiing – with a little talent even novices will transform into water skiing pros or nimble riders on manoeuvrable boards.
The evening concludes at your hotel with a pleasant meal, so that on your second day you will be rejuvenated for your harbour cruise on a ship operated by the Duisburg Harbour Cruise Corporation through Europe’s largest Inland Port. Breathe in maritime flair and experience this uniquely impressive work environment. Later, enjoy a fascinating land excursion to the cultural and gastronomical highlights at the trendy Duisburg Inland Port!
Services:
• 2-hour water ski course incl. TIPCARD with error corrections marked by the trainer,
• 2-hour narrated harbour cruise,
• 1 overnight stay in a double room with breakfast at a
Duisburg comfort hotel,
• 1 city map with
Duisburg’s tourist highlights
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Extremely high – provided, of course, that you enjoy the wet element and will accept the occasional, inevitable belly flop with a sense of humour.
Sport-&-Action ****
You should be athletically inclined and physically in good condition and, of course, enjoy a steady adrenaline rush combined with lots of
H2O.
Culture-&-Lifestyle **
Following your harbour cruise, you’ll discover a fascinating city sector with dockland warehouses, museums and an inviting restaurant mile.
Participants:
Minimum of 2 persons,
Perfect for close-knit groups
Scheduled dates:
April through October,
Daily arrivals possible
Ruhr-Valley · Historic District Essen-Kettwig · Mühlheim Water Station · Gasometer Oberhausen · Inland Port Duisburg
The Programme
On the first day , you will bike through the idyllic Ruhr-Valley, stroll through the Historic District of Essen-Kettwig , and then row on the quaint Viking ship replica, the ”Müwi”, downriver on the Ruhr to
Mühlheim Water Station. There you can relive your experience while enjoying a hearty three-course Viking dinner.
On the second day , take a relaxing tour of superlatives through the mining district by bus and train: Enjoy the beautiful panorama from
Europe’s largest gasometer in Oberhausen. Then descend to one of the oldest mining settlements in the mining district.
In the Duisburg Inland Port , you can enjoy the new charm of old dockland warehouses, interesting museums and then retreat to the bar and restaurant scene of the Inland Port to delight in some special delicacies.
Services:
• 1 overnight stay in a double room with breakfast in a simple or moderate hotel,
• Bike rental fee,
• Viking tour with boat guide,
• Transfers,
• Admission,
• Viking menu,
• Certified guide for
4 hours
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A balanced blend with plenty of opportunities for contemplation and activity. You’re sure to have the time of your life!
Sport-&-Action **
Adrenaline gives way to a slower pace. Suitable for groups of all ages.
Culture-&-Lifestyle ****
The mixture is perfect and in a very unique way you will “conquer” an intriguing environment.
Participants:
Minimum of 8 persons,
Maximum of 14 persons
Scheduled dates:
Mid-April through
October,
Daily arrivals possible

MKM Küppersmühle
Museum of Modern Art –
Former grain silo as exhibition forum of contemporary art
One of the most significant collections of contemporary art by internationally renowned artists (i.e.
Baselitz, Lüpertz, Polke and others) is presented here in extraordinary style in the
6-metre-high premises of this converted former grain silo.
The brilliant architecture, which elegantly combines the Old with the New, not only showcases breathtaking artwork, but also allows plenty of glimpses into the maritime surrounds.
www.
museumkueppersmuehle.de
Duisburg Harbour–
El Dorado for visitors
This is the jogging/strolling/ sightseeing/gourmet restaurant mile to see and its marina serves as a starting point for boat tourism in the Ruhr region and an ideal halfway point for weekend skippers passing through.
You can also enter extraordinary museums with modern art, city history and children’s exhibits. Enough reasons to drop anchor in the inner harbour.
www.
innenhafen-duisburg.de
Foundation Wilhelm
Lehmbruck Museum –
Centre for International
Sculptures
A collection of modern international sculptures unique to Europe combined with outstanding museum architecture and a sculpture park offer enjoyment in art and displays that will give pause for thought and meditation.
Foresighted Duisburg citizens conceived the idea for this museum over 100 years ago. Next to the sculptor’s creations by the originator
Wilhelm Lehmbruck, here one can view the “Who-is-
Who” of modern sculpture in a single collection.
www.
lehmbruckmuseum.de

Downriver from Duisburg on the Rhine River · Harbour Cruise Duisburg · Inland Port Duisburg
The Programme
On the first day , you may not spot any moose from your Canadian boat , but you will see many native birds and other riverbank inhabitants, quiet bays as well as industrial scenes along the Rhine River from
Duisburg on the way to the small Lower Rhine village of Orsoy .
The second day`s programme will introduce you, at least partially, to the world’s largest inland port and a 2-hour cruise will provide you with impressive examples of its 741 bridge structures. With so many bridges,
Duisburg surpasses even those cities that are supposed to be teeming with bridges such as Amsterdam or the lagoon city of Venice! You should definitely use the following land excursion to get to know the dockland of Duisburg’s Inland Port with its points of interest and the restaurant wharf.
Services:
• 2.5-hour canoe trip on the Rhine River equipped with life-vests, accompanied by a trained boat guide,
• 1 overnight stay in a double room with breakfast at a Duisburg comfort hotel,
• 2-hour narrated harbour cruise,
• 1 city map with
Duisburg’s tourist highlights
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Fun ***
For nature connoisseurs who prefer to choose more off-beat (water-) routes.
Sport-&-Action **
Action and adventure perfect for young and old. Interested guests should be able to swim.
Culture-&-Lifestyle ***
A wonderful way to get to know the Rhine region by water and land with its many facets and from various perspectives.
Participants:
Minimum of 6 / maximum of 30 persons also upon request
Scheduled dates:
April through October,
Daily arrivals possible
Water range golf course in Duisburg · Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum and MKM Museum Küppersmühle
The Programme
You will be hard pressed to find another golf course anywhere else in the world with industrial scenery as unique as the golf region in
Duisburg. A personal trainer will ensure that your first day is not merely spent searching far afield, but mastering proper handling of the golf club, learning how to putt, chip, and pitch as well as perfecting your striking and swinging techniques.
On Germany’s only water range course,, golfers can practise their drive with unsinkable balls that can simply be scooped off the surface of the water.
Following the game, the second day’s programme presents the finest in graphic art at the world-renowned Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum with its sculpture park and/or at the Museum Küppersmühle , a former grain silo at the Inland Port. Total art enjoyment that is guaranteed to resonate within you for a long time.
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Relaxation and pleasure are the main goals here.
The perfect “time-out” following any stressful period.
Sport-&-Action **
Ideal for returning to a more active lifestyle or for a temporary departure from the hustle and bustle.
Culture-&-Lifestyle ****
The perfect drive against a unique industrial backdrop, complemented by art and nature in recreational interplay – this is sophisticated entertainment for individualists.
Services:
• 3-hour introductory golf lesson at the Duisburg golf course, incl.
equipment, practise balls and 1 beverage,
• 1 ”Artcard” incl. admission pass for the
MKM Museum
Küppersmühle and
Wilhelm Lehmbruck
Museum Foundation, as well as free admission to VRR public transportation in the Duisburg area on the date of your visit,
• 1 overnight stay in a double room with breakfast at a Duisburg comfort hotel.
• 1 city map with Duisburg’s tourist highlights
Participants:
From 2 persons, but certainly suitable for larger groups upon request
Scheduled dates:
March through October,
Daily arrivals possible

Duisburg Zoo–
A journey through the animal kingdom
Duisburg’s zoo was originally established as an animal park in 1934. Since then, it has made a name for itself worldwide. The first European inland Dolphinarium opened here in 1965. These friendly mammals are still attracting zoo enthusiasts from afar.
A common favourite: the buildings containing the world’s only litter of cuddly
Koala bears. But the Kodiak bears, the areas with the big cats and the free-form habitats with the gorillas are always visitor magnets.
The Chinese Garden with its flora and fauna is a
“growing” testimony of the city partnership between
Duisburg and Wuhan.
The ”Rio Negro Tropics
House” has accommodated rare fresh water dolphins from the Amazon-Region since September 2005.
www.zoo-duisburg.de
„Travel around the world without leaving your doorstep“

Guided in-line skating tour · Duisburg Zoo and Dolphinarium
The Programme
From the very first day , get acquainted with the Rhine-Ruhr Region and the neighbouring Lower Rhine, its virtually incline-free terrain, its marvellously developed network of bicycle paths, and its paved field and forest paths. Skate through urban areas, past industrial developments and quiet areas, through beautiful nature, alongside riverbanks and levees.
And on the second day , you can start your world cruise through the
Duisburg Zoo . At the new Equatorium, you can meet our closest relatives, the „apes“ and greet them eye-to-eye, submerge yourself in the fascinating water world of the large porpoises and dolphins at the
Dolphinarium, watch the cuddly, furry Koala bears and pay a visit to all of the large and small animals that you’ve been wanting to see again anyway.
Services:
• 4-hour guided in-line skating tour, rental skates upon request,
• 1 combination pass
(day pass incl.
Dolphinarium) for the
Duisburg Zoo,
• 1 overnight stay with breakfast in a double room at a Duisburg comfort hotel,
• 1 city map with
Duisburg’s tourist highlights
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Fun ***
Glide through the countryside on smoothly paved paths watching more than just nature’s beauty drift by you.
Sport-&-Action **
It’s all in the mix. Depending on your condition, your muscles may be more or less sore, but the next day will more than make up for any lingering muscle pain with big cats, gorillas and other friendly creatures.
Culture-&-Liestyle **
A multitude of impressions and variety – both will give you the feeling of having been on holiday in a far-away land.
Participants:
Minimum of 6 persons
Scheduled dates:
April through October,
Daily arrivals possible
Planned tours (15 to 50 km sections) with sightseeing stops · Enjoy Duisburg’s city
The Programme
GPS, the Global Positioning System , now makes it possible to receive satellite navigational information while bicycling through the most enchanting areas and city blocks around Duisburg.
You select your route depending on fitness level and taste, pick the program and you’re on your way. This will allow you to truly
“experience” the changes in structure over time. Become an explorer of unexpected impressions that are especially enchanting from atop a bicycle. And wherever it’s nice – just get off and relax!
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Fun **
Try GPS out for yourself – your group will follow you without hesitation.
Sport-&-Action **
Bicycling keeps you young –making it the ideal multi-generational tour.
Of course, the tour is also available as an industrial romance trip for two.
Culture-&-Lifestyle **
You will see Duisburg and its surroundings in a different light – discover the fabulous resting places for yourself!
Industrial-Culture route by bicycle
(Emscher Park bicycle path & circular course Ruhr Region): www.route-industriekultur.de
Ruhr Valley Bike Path: www.ruhrtalradweg.de
Adventure Trail Rhine-Rail: www.erlebnisweg.rheinschiene.de
Lower Rhine Route: www.niederrheinroute.de
And also: www.radtouren.nrw.de
Services:
• 2-day GPS rental with pre-programmed routes ranging from 15 to 50 km,
• 1 overnight stay with breakfast in a double room at a
Duisburg comfort hotel,
• 1 course plan with tips and informational listings of the individual points of interest,
• 1 city map with
Duisburg’s tourist highlights
Participants:
Minimum of 2 persons, but can also be arranged as a group outing
Scheduled dates:
Year-round,
Daily arrivals possible

Never heard of “Boßeln”?
Despite of its many similarities with other sports
(boules, skittles, bowling, boccia etc.), there is no comparison to the discipline of the “Boßel”-sport. “Boßeln” actually is a traditional
Friesian folk sport according to the motto: the Friesian first learns to walk and then to “boßeln”.
But in the Netherlands,
Ireland, Italy and certain areas of the USA where
Friesians have settled as well, you will find people enjoying a game of
“boßeln”. A little open landscape, a trail, a path, a street – that’s all it takes to get a game going.
At the very beginning the
“boßel-balls” – also called
“Kloote” – were made from heavy wood. But don’t worry, today “Kloote” are fashioned from synthetic materials. During the
“boßel”-game you get to set the speed and your engagement level. And if you should get hooked on the game, you may even want to compete in the “Boßel” championships.

Organised as a tournament, with wood cart catering and a victory ceremony
The Programme
Do you prefer having fun over exercising?
And do you believe that “sport kills”? Let the others bother with canoes, water skis, in-line skates or mountain climbing – there still is no need for you to stay at home!
There is “boßeln” after all. It’s not what you think: cheering others on or closely observing them and pointing out their mistakes.
No, no, this sport, where you can “work on your slow ball” , is an invention by the East Friesians.
And they pronounce “Boßeln” with a long „o“ and not a short one like in the word “boss”.
„Boßeln” is fun in any weather, at any age and with any sociable crowd. While you’re taking turns throwing the ball, you will also move through nature on a course you have set for yourself. And to make sure you’ll never go hungry, get cold or die of thirst, there is always a handcart loaded with hearty drinks nearby. It’s the perfect way to transition into the more relaxing part of the day…
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Fun * - ****
Depending on make-up of the group…
Sport-&-Action *
Reduced to the essential minimum, depending on the make-up of the group, the main thing is to keep the ball rolling.
Culture-&-Lifestyle * - ****
Boßeln is a special category that will not fit into a set format.
But then again, that’s the whole point!
Services:
• Organisation and execution following the rules originally passed on by the East Friesians, duration approx. 2 1/2 hours, with victory celebration and certificate, balls, handcart with drinks depending on season – coffee, juice, beer and schnapps, can be combined with all other fun sport packages, for fans of the slow ball.
Participants
Minimum of 6 persons, but can also be organised as a group outing
Scheduled dates:
Year-round,
Daily arrivals possible

Cologne – Metropolis on the Rhine River with southern charm
Cologne has something for everyone: a 2000-year-old cultural tradition, where you can follow in its historical footsteps, worldrenowned museums, a rich musical scene, an international art market, a captivating designer scene and an unforgettable flair.
And above all, its landmark will be the first to greet you: the Cologne
Cathedral. It’s a must-see!
www.koeln.de
Hügel Mansion –
Royal Estate above
Essen
One can view the steel dynasty’s grand family estate when visiting the ongoing exhibit of the
Krupp family history or any of the well-visited, everchanging exhibits. You are also invited to take a stroll in the adjacent Landscape
Park.
www.villahuegel.de
Moyland Castle – Mecca of the Beuys community
The medieval moated castle – renovated in the baroque style during the
17th century, remodelled in neo-Gothic style during the 19th century – has always been a meeting point for historical encounters:
Frederick the Great and
Voltaire, the brothers van der Grinten and Joseph
Beuys were all once here, not to mention modern fine arts and horticulture, a sculpture park and a unique herb garden.
www.moyland.de
Düsseldorf –
The chic beauty
Here the worlds of fashion and lifestyle come together.
And after shopping, a visit to the Historic
District and the world’s longest bar is of course
“mandatory”. More than
300 pubs, restaurants and discos are waiting to be discovered.
For culture enthusiasts:
Theatre, opera, musicals and art.
www.
duesseldorf-altstadt.de
Xanten – Living History
First the Romans, then the dragon slayer
Siegfried from the
Nibelung legend left their marks at every turn in Xanten. The town, already renowned for its spa, leisure and culture, offers - in addition to historical monuments,
Roman encampments and the Cathedral - a diversified Lower
Rhine atmosphere par excellence. www.xanten.de

Castle Moyland
Bedburg-Hau
Roman
Encampment
Xanten
Landscape Park
Duisburg-Nord
MSV Arena and
Sports Arena
Wedau
Duisburg
Inland Port
Duisburg
Zoo
Wilhelm
Lehmbruck
Museum
Düsseldorf
Historic District
Ruhr Valley
Movie Park
Bottrop
Tetraeder
Bottrop
Alpincenter
Bottrop
Neue Mitte
Oberhausen
Zollverein Mine
Gelsenkirchen
Aquarius
Water Museum
Mülheim
Hügel Mansion
Essen
Cologne
Cathedral

You have a little time for a time-out?
You want to discover people, cities and landscapes in an active way?
Then you are at the right place.
Call us, write, e-mail or fax us.
Use the following information to contact our competent staff:
Duisburg Marketing GmbH
Tourist Information
Königstrasse 86
47051 Duisburg
Telephone: +49(0) 203 - 285 - 440
Telefax: +49(0) 203 - 285 - 4444 service@duisburg-marketing.de
We are looking forward to your visit.
“Auf Wiedersehen” in Duisburg