From Cork to Düsseldorf a rebel city with über-efficiency

With direct flights to Düsseldorf now available, Caroline Delaney popped over to sample life in this German riverside city.

IT’S not the capital city but locals ‘know’ they are really the most important. It’s built on a river and has plenty pretty cafes and quirky bars. Cycling is popular here. It’s a crucial hub for industry. And locals see themselves as rebels. Nope, not Cork — it’s Düsseldorf.

The capital city of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia is just a hop away with Aer Lingus direct flights from Cork now available.