Salon des Amateurs

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At one of Germany's most progressive dance clubs, the music skews heavily towards non-mainstream electronic and improvisational acts, which makes for a nice contrast to the '60s vintage look. The glass-fronted club with its wooden floor and leather sofas was founded by three Düsseldorf Academy artists and draws a crowd that's as eclectic as the music.

It's tucked below the Kunsthalle.


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