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Duisburg at a glance

  • Duisburg has about 500,000 residents, which puts it in the top 20 cities of Germany.
  • It's part of North Rhine-Westphalia.
  • It's about 471 km to Berlin, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Mülheim (8 km), Oberhausen (8 km) and Moers (9 km).

First-date ideas for Duisburg

For a first meeting in Duisburg, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Duisburg

Who can I meet near Duisburg?

More than 8.2 million people live within 50 km of Duisburg, in 116 towns and cities including Düsseldorf, Essen and Dortmund. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Duisburg?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Duisburg or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Duisburg real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Duisburg?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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