NRW Trophy 2014 Singles & Pair Skating
LIVESTREAM
http://nrw-trophy.de/livestream.html
When:
November 26th – November 30th 2014
Location:
Eissportzentrum Westfahlen / Strobelallee 32, 44139 Dortmund, Germany
Tickets:
TBA (usually around 50 Euro for an All Event), you can order them in advance and then pick them up at the Ice Rink. I will inform you about the prices and procedure once I know more.
How to reach:
From the main trainstation just take U45 until Westfahlenhallen. From there its just a small walk of about 5-10 minutes. There is a large parking area too, so if you come by car you can leave it there.
Side note:
The practice rink is outside, but easily accessible and covered by a roof. There is also a small "restaurant" inside where you can eat & drink. The event itself has a very cozy atmosphere and some of the best figure skaters in the world were already on the Ice there including Yuna Kim, Brian Joubert or Aljona & Robin. During the 4 days of competition pairs, ladies and men will compete in all age groups including juniors, novice and advanced.
Official Website:
http://single-skating.nrw-trophy.de/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NRW-Trophy/233427923379166
Entries/Detailed Results:
http://www.lev-nrw.org/docs/event/1404/index.htm
Timetable:
http://single-skating.nrw-trophy.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/time-schedule-2014.pdf
Accommodation:
There are quite a few hotels nearby, I have picked a few that I used before - room prices range from 60-120 Euro a night.
Low Budget
A: Bed&Breakfast - Wittekindstraße 106 Dortmund (Walking Distance about 10-15 minutes)
This Hotel offers single, double, triple and family rooms for up to 4 members. The breakfast is usually served around 7-10 AM, it is very good but must be paid extra on arrival. ( 7.50 Euro each ) The rooms are a bit noisy, but skating fans don't spend much time in them anyways. If you come by car, you can use the free parking service directly at the hotel (first come - first serve) - if you arrive very late it can happen that you wont find a free spot.
In case you prefer traveling without a car, then it is also very easy to reach by using the local "Stadtbahn", which departs from the main trainstation (Dortmund Hauptbahnhof), just look for the big blue U and board the tram with the number 45 until Stadtgarten, where you change into the U 42 in direction (Hormbuch) and leave at the Theodor Fliedner Heim. The Hotel is just across the street.
Room price is 70-80 Euro a Night.
Medium Budget
A: Hotel Gildenhof - Hohe Str. 139 Dortmund (Walking Distance about 10 - 15 minutes)
This Hotel is run by a local family, therefore it offers a different experience than of a big hotel company. The staff is very friendly and usually has some time to chat if you want to know more about Dortmund, like some tips for sightseeing etc. Breakfast is 9 Euro and tastes very good, they also have a restaurant offering typical German Food. The hotel offers single and double rooms and can easily be reached by "Stadtbahn", take number 45 at Dortmund main station and leave at "Westfahlenhallen", from there it is a 10 minute walk.
Room price is 80 Euro for Single and 100 for double.
B: Steigenberger - Berswordtstraße 2, Dortmund (Walking Distance 10 minutes)
Compared to Gildenhof this is the total opposite, a very large complex building, with fitness rooms, solarium, special food service (for those with a diet) etc. What I always loved about Steigenberger is the room service, you just order your breakfast in the evening and they bring it to your room. Very nice for those that like to sleep long and prefer eating in bed. Parking fee is 12 Euro a day and you don't need to book those in advance. Rooms are quite big, you usually have a table and some chairs, so that you can do some work like me writing an article about the NRW Trophy
The hotel also offers a terrace where you can take a seat, WLan does cost a fee and lunch packet´s can be ordered as well.
Again you can reach the hotel by taking U45 until "Westfahlenhallen". You should be able to see the hotel after going up the stairs.
Room Price is 70 - 120 Euro a Night.
Comfort:
A: Best Western Parkhotel Strobelallee 41 Dortmund (Walking Distance 5 minutes)
While the most expensive hotel, it also is the closest to the ice rink. Its just 5 minutes and can as well be reached by taking the U45 from the Dortmund main station. The hotel does offer room service including breakfast, a pool, massage´s, steam bath etc. Wlan is free, money exchange possible and you can even book a suite for 250 Euro. I have been in different rooms there, some were really small but also a lot cheaper, while others more expensive and larger. After checking their website today, I did not find any offers for those cheaper rooms, so either they are already sold out or no longer available at the hotel.
Room Price is 110 - 250 Euro a Night.
More infos will come as soon they are published by the organizing committee.
LIVESTREAM
http://nrw-trophy.de/livestream.html
When:
November 26th – November 30th 2014
Location:
Eissportzentrum Westfahlen / Strobelallee 32, 44139 Dortmund, Germany
Tickets:
TBA (usually around 50 Euro for an All Event), you can order them in advance and then pick them up at the Ice Rink. I will inform you about the prices and procedure once I know more.
How to reach:
From the main trainstation just take U45 until Westfahlenhallen. From there its just a small walk of about 5-10 minutes. There is a large parking area too, so if you come by car you can leave it there.
Side note:
The practice rink is outside, but easily accessible and covered by a roof. There is also a small "restaurant" inside where you can eat & drink. The event itself has a very cozy atmosphere and some of the best figure skaters in the world were already on the Ice there including Yuna Kim, Brian Joubert or Aljona & Robin. During the 4 days of competition pairs, ladies and men will compete in all age groups including juniors, novice and advanced.
Official Website:
http://single-skating.nrw-trophy.de/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NRW-Trophy/233427923379166
Entries/Detailed Results:
http://www.lev-nrw.org/docs/event/1404/index.htm
Timetable:
http://single-skating.nrw-trophy.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/time-schedule-2014.pdf
Accommodation:
There are quite a few hotels nearby, I have picked a few that I used before - room prices range from 60-120 Euro a night.
Low Budget
A: Bed&Breakfast - Wittekindstraße 106 Dortmund (Walking Distance about 10-15 minutes)
This Hotel offers single, double, triple and family rooms for up to 4 members. The breakfast is usually served around 7-10 AM, it is very good but must be paid extra on arrival. ( 7.50 Euro each ) The rooms are a bit noisy, but skating fans don't spend much time in them anyways. If you come by car, you can use the free parking service directly at the hotel (first come - first serve) - if you arrive very late it can happen that you wont find a free spot.
In case you prefer traveling without a car, then it is also very easy to reach by using the local "Stadtbahn", which departs from the main trainstation (Dortmund Hauptbahnhof), just look for the big blue U and board the tram with the number 45 until Stadtgarten, where you change into the U 42 in direction (Hormbuch) and leave at the Theodor Fliedner Heim. The Hotel is just across the street.
Room price is 70-80 Euro a Night.
Medium Budget
A: Hotel Gildenhof - Hohe Str. 139 Dortmund (Walking Distance about 10 - 15 minutes)
This Hotel is run by a local family, therefore it offers a different experience than of a big hotel company. The staff is very friendly and usually has some time to chat if you want to know more about Dortmund, like some tips for sightseeing etc. Breakfast is 9 Euro and tastes very good, they also have a restaurant offering typical German Food. The hotel offers single and double rooms and can easily be reached by "Stadtbahn", take number 45 at Dortmund main station and leave at "Westfahlenhallen", from there it is a 10 minute walk.
Room price is 80 Euro for Single and 100 for double.
B: Steigenberger - Berswordtstraße 2, Dortmund (Walking Distance 10 minutes)
Compared to Gildenhof this is the total opposite, a very large complex building, with fitness rooms, solarium, special food service (for those with a diet) etc. What I always loved about Steigenberger is the room service, you just order your breakfast in the evening and they bring it to your room. Very nice for those that like to sleep long and prefer eating in bed. Parking fee is 12 Euro a day and you don't need to book those in advance. Rooms are quite big, you usually have a table and some chairs, so that you can do some work like me writing an article about the NRW Trophy
The hotel also offers a terrace where you can take a seat, WLan does cost a fee and lunch packet´s can be ordered as well.
Again you can reach the hotel by taking U45 until "Westfahlenhallen". You should be able to see the hotel after going up the stairs.
Room Price is 70 - 120 Euro a Night.
Comfort:
A: Best Western Parkhotel Strobelallee 41 Dortmund (Walking Distance 5 minutes)
While the most expensive hotel, it also is the closest to the ice rink. Its just 5 minutes and can as well be reached by taking the U45 from the Dortmund main station. The hotel does offer room service including breakfast, a pool, massage´s, steam bath etc. Wlan is free, money exchange possible and you can even book a suite for 250 Euro. I have been in different rooms there, some were really small but also a lot cheaper, while others more expensive and larger. After checking their website today, I did not find any offers for those cheaper rooms, so either they are already sold out or no longer available at the hotel.
Room Price is 110 - 250 Euro a Night.
More infos will come as soon they are published by the organizing committee.
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nonetheless, she is an amazing young skater
