Best Insider tip at Esprit Arena?

Esprit Arena is a venue in Dusseldorf

Don't worry about buying a bus or metro ticket when you head to the game – if you have a match ticket, this also serves as your ticket for public transportation!

If you are willing to meet the most enthusiastic and passionate "Fortuna Düsseldorf” fans, there is a specific place to name where everybody goes before the game starts. It is called "Fortuna-Büdchen” and is somewhat of a pub and beer garden at the same time. Fantastic during nice weather as you can sit right next to the water (Rhine) and enjoy one of the many different locally brewed beer options. Beautiful venue and great place to meet locals or rather local football supporters.

The rivalry between Düsseldorf and Cologne is fierce and is fought out on many stages. Their football teams hate each other, their hockey teams too, they host competing carnivals and most importantly, they brew two completely different beers. Make sure you don't order a Kölsch anywhere in Düsseldorf lest you provoke the ire of a local. Altbier is the only way to go.