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Düsseldorf Police Warn Drivers Off City Center Saturday as Advent Crowds, Pro‑Palestine Marches and Fortuna Match Converge

Officials plan extra units to manage overlapping crowds.

Overview

  • Police spokeswoman Anja Kynast warned of significant congestion on Saturday and urged people not to drive into the city center.
  • The city is rolling out a new Advent traffic plan with northbound closures, including the Königsallee for the first time, reflecting caution after a serious Kö crash three years ago.
  • Two Pro‑Palestine demonstrations are registered to pass along the Königsallee in the afternoon, with announced sizes of roughly 150 and 50 participants.
  • Fortuna Düsseldorf host 1. FC Magdeburg at 13:00, with fans expected to reach the city by mid‑afternoon as the events overlap.
  • Police will deploy substantially more personnel, including Hundertschaft units, and the city and Rheinbahn strongly recommend using public transport via Heinrich‑Heine‑Allee.