janey2 0 Posted August 10, 2008 where is everyone staying? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikkif 0 Posted August 10, 2008 where is everyone staying? I'll tell if you tell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjw ministerofport 1 Posted August 10, 2008 The Marriott coutyard, not to far from the stadium to get a drink cus there aint much chance of getting a lot of beers in the stadium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janey2 0 Posted August 10, 2008 I'll tell if you tell we havent booked anything yet not even a flight, at the moment looks like we may fly to weeze and hire a car, but we both like to have a pre match drink so ideally would like to stay near the stadium. But if theres not much happening near the stadium maybe we would be better in Essen or dusseldorf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 1 Posted August 10, 2008 At home this year I think I really enjoyed the whole weekend last year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,750 Posted August 10, 2008 we havent booked anything yet not even a flight, at the moment looks like we may fly to weeze and hire a car, but we both like to have a pre match drink so ideally would like to stay near the stadium. But if theres not much happening near the stadium maybe we would be better in Essen or dusseldorf. Were flying to Weeze but getting the coach to dusseldorf and getting to gelsenkirchen and back to dusseldorf by train Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janey2 0 Posted August 11, 2008 that sounds a good idea, is the train station walkable to the stadium and are there trains late at nite? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,750 Posted August 11, 2008 that sounds a good idea, is the train station walkable to the stadium and are there trains late at nite? If you want a hotel in dusseldorf try www.booking.com never had any problems booking thro them.From dusseldorf direct trains to gelsenkirchen leave at 13.52and 14.52 arr 14.30 and 15.30 and persumably every hour after that.trams run from the station to the veltins stadium.coming back direct trains leave at 23.29 and00.29 arr dusseldorf 00.01 and01.01 coach transfer from weeze to dusseldorf costs 12.50 euros one way you can get a link to website from www.airport-weeze.de and all rail info can be found on www.bahn.de hope this info is of help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard_a 3 Posted August 11, 2008 HI the Hotel Maritim is a very nice hotel stayed there last year and going to be there again this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flagrag 705 Posted August 11, 2008 We are trying to get a hotel in Gelsenkirchen but everywhere seems full at the the minute so it may have to be Dusseldorf for us as well. Its good to know that we can get a train back fairly easily if need be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikkif 0 Posted August 11, 2008 we havent booked anything yet not even a flight, at the moment looks like we may fly to weeze and hire a car, but we both like to have a pre match drink so ideally would like to stay near the stadium. But if theres not much happening near the stadium maybe we would be better in Essen or dusseldorf. We stayed in Essen last year, and didnt seem to be much going on there, so stopping in Dusseldorf this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacqueline 19 Posted August 11, 2008 (edited) Hello together, also Bochum is near Gelsenkirchen and from the centre of Bochum there is a direct tram-line going to Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, approximate 15-20 minutes driving time vom the city centre of Bochum to Veltins-Arena. If someone need some proposal for any hotels please let me know. Regards Jacqueline from Bochum Edited August 11, 2008 by Jacqueline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjw ministerofport 1 Posted August 11, 2008 Last year stayed at Essen at one of the IHG hotels, we found Essen fine. Went to the Court Yard after the meeting cus friends were stopping there, the place was rammed and we had a good time, the only problem was having to have a taxi back to Essen, cost about £20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 1 Posted August 12, 2008 We stayed in Essen last year, and didnt seem to be much going on there, so stopping in Dusseldorf this year. You only stayed 1 night You should have come with us, it was very lively on the Friday night with plenty of football fans hanging around outside the train station, and then talking the taxi driver into taking us to our hotel which was about 10 minutes walk away! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikkif 0 Posted August 15, 2008 You only stayed 1 night You should have come with us, it was very lively on the Friday night with plenty of football fans hanging around outside the train station, and then talking the taxi driver into taking us to our hotel which was about 10 minutes walk away! lol U didnt invite me to stay with you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
