I like
Amsterdam - Heinken Hall because it has a wonderful sound and the stage is very high, so very good for the production of the show. And it`s located near the soccer stadium and the big Ziggo Dome-Arena.
You can spend an interesting day around the venue. And Amsterdam is always worth the trip. DMB sounded better than anywhere else there in 2009.
Düsseldorf is a big floor with seats on each side an in the back. I don`t know, but i don`t really like the venue. I´ve seen many shows there (Springsteen, Arcade Fire, New Model Army, Marillion, The National), but it lacks the atmosphere...but it`s just around the corner from where i live.
Frankfurt is a strange venue. The only time, i`ve been there was to see DMB in 2010 and i liked it. It has a very broad floor and really good seats not that far away in the back, right behind the sound desk. I remember standing their and having an eye on some tapers mics. He was allowed to place them inside the barrcades of the sounddesk. Very nice attitude! He wanted to party in the front and i was about to enjoy the sound and the view from behind after the Cologne show in the first rows before.
Brussels, Forest National is an absolutly great venue!!! It has a smaller floor, going uphill a bit with steep grandstands. Amazing view! It`s an old, traditional building with an incredible atmosphere. Everyone is so close to the stage! So many legendary shows have been held there. I LOVE THIS PLACE! But i`ve only been their once for DMB in 2007.