Germany - Monchengladbach & Dusseldorf

[ChrisMClark]

Well I'm off to Germany on Monday, in the region of Monchengladbach and was wondering if anyone can point out some nice spots to go for a smoke, or indeed any good shops to stop in at (probably won't be buying, but always nice to look!).

[celsis]

Dunno about M?nchengladbach, but I know there's some good shops in K?ln, nearby. If you got time, there's GREAT shop in Aachen.

http://www.schneiderwind.de/mainframe.htm

It's in German but you'll get the general idea if you don't speak the language. Prices are very keen also.

[ChrisMClark]

Thaks Celsis. I forgot about Koln. Problem is anywhere outside of Monchengladbach is going to be a pain as I'm totally reliant on public transport whilst I'm out there...I was tempted to drive to Germany (to avoid hours on a stinking cramped coach) but there's no way I'm taking my gas-guzzing 4x4 all the way out there!

[celsis]

Trains are frequent and cheap. If you're gonna be there often, buy yourself a Bahncard.

Cheapest trains are the Lokalzug. They stop at each station but are really cheap. At the other end is the ICE which you pay a supplement for, but it's really comfy! You pays your omney.....

You could also try this

http://www.phoenicia.com.cy/Article/501/

but I don't know how up to date it is..........

[ChrisMClark]

Useful link there Cel, cheers I'm taking a healthy stock with me in case I can't get out and about anyway

[Flying Cigar]

While there are several good places for cigars in D?sseldorf ( among them a LCDH and Davidoff ) -

these 2 below are the best shops and lounges there IMHO :

My number 1 preference - great lounge & shop, open until the late hours, best selection :

http://www.cigarworldlounge.de/public/

Runner up :

http://www.tobacco.de/


PS : Having fun, drinking beer and smoking cigars in D?sseldorf with my buddies :

http://www.flyingcigar.de/smoking_cigars/2008_01_rheinhessenraucher_in_dusseldorf.php

Enjoy

Nino

[cohibaIV]

You can't get better advise that that Chris....

[ewipper]

Please say hello to Marc Benden in Dusseldorf for me. He is a great gentleman. See Nino's link at cigarworld.de

[ChrisMClark]

Managed to get back to the UK for a few days (leaving again on Saturday!). Found a nice little smoking shop in MG in the Theater Centre (or similar) although prices were rather rubbish!

[cohibaIV]

Managed to get back to the UK for a few days (leaving again on Saturday!). Found a nice little smoking shop in MG in the Theater Centre (or similar) although prices were rather rubbish!

Did you try Nino's advise??

[ChrisMClark]

Not yet, but it's doubtful I'll even get chance to get back into MG, much less Dusseldorf, as between tomorrow evening when I get back to Germany and late December when I return to the UK I have the total of about 3 days off! I doubt I'm even going to have chance to herf

[Puff Scotty]

Hey Chris - buy yourself out & join these guys, Orquesta Sinf?nica Nacional de Cuba ,
I bet they do more Herfing than playing