Weiße Flotte River CruiseToday the Dusseldorf casemates are the epitome of the hospitality of a vibrant metropolis on the Rhine with an impressive, unobstructed Rhine panorama. It not only attracts large crowds of Düsseldorfers to marvel, walk, linger and enjoy, but also guests from all over the world. In a Mediterranean and often sun-drenched ambience, visitors can stop off with a view of the Rhine and the skyline of Oberkassel opposite, relax and let themselves be pampered gastronomically in the midst of the historic surroundings.
Below the water gauge is the maritime beer garden of the “Weisse Flotte”, one of the most popular meeting places on the Rhine promenade. All year round you can enjoy local and international cuisine, cocktails, sundaes, high-quality wines, coffee variations, cake specialties and the most popular Rhenish beers on our terrace. In this unique location you can also experience major TV events and Bundesliga football on big screens in a relaxed atmosphere. This is also where the heart of the “White Fleet” beats with the central starting point for boat trips. It is only a few steps to our permanently moored restaurant ship “Allegra” (translated “cheerful”), a former cargo sailing ship with a wonderful open deck.
Opening times
In the summer months daily ( April – October ) from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. In the winter months depending on weather conditions.
Reservations
possible, with the exception of a few days, for groups of at least 10 people. Please send an email to gastro.w.flotte@googlemail.com.
Casemates exclusive
An exclusive rental of the casemates or even partial areas is possible. For your event from at least 70 people and up to a maximum of 500 people, a flat-rate arrangement including drinks and food can be realised. For a maximum of 4 hours for EUR 99 per person, we take care of your special day from the first meeting to implementation.
Bio
20 years can go by very quickly. I can still remember exactly how we took over the ships and the operating structure from the Rheinbahn back then. It was an adventure for me as a 17-year-old back then. I still had to study for school and I also partly worked in the new company. Even during my architecture studies there was hardly a free minute that I wasn’t with the White Fleet. I have to say it was worth it and it was fun.
Today we are well positioned. Many employees who worked for us 20 years ago are still in the company. And they love this company! I can say that with certainty.
What I remember most from that time was a customer who came to our company every other day for coffee. He talked about himself and his youth, about yesterday and today. It went like this for two years. Suddenly there was no visit, and then I found out that the old man had died. But not without sending a package on his journey, addressed to me, with his personal estate, consisting of picture albums, a stamp collection and letters. I will never forget the old man.
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