Things to do in DĂŒsseldorf

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DĂŒsseldorf
Duesseldorf
Gehry Buildings
Gehry Buildings
DĂŒsseldorf

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DĂŒsseldorf: Rhine Tower Adult Entry

DĂŒsseldorf: Rhine Tower Adult Entry

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Price is P 844 per adult
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Dusseldorf Highlights Walking tour with A Guide

Dusseldorf Highlights Walking tour with A Guide

Activity duration is 2 hours
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Price is P 2,702 per adult
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Altbier brewery tour in DĂŒsseldorf

Altbier brewery tour in DĂŒsseldorf

Activity duration is 2 hours
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Price is P 1,148 per adult
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DĂŒsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine

DĂŒsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine

Activity duration is 1 hour
7.8 out of 10 with 5 reviews
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Price is P 1,216 per adult
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Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children

Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children

Activity duration is 30 minutes
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Price is P 6,720 per traveler*
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What to do in DĂŒsseldorf

Popular places to visit

Messe DĂŒsseldorf

Messe DĂŒsseldorf

Learn about the events happening at Messe DĂŒsseldorf during your trip to DĂŒsseldorf. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Messe DĂŒsseldorf
Konigsallee showing modern architecture, a city and a river or creek

Konigsallee

Browse the luxury brands on display beside the picturesque canal and elegant bridges on one of Germany’s busiest upscale commercial avenues.

Konigsallee
Marktplatz featuring heritage elements and a statue or sculpture as well as a small group of people

Marktplatz

The vibrant heart of Dusseldorf’s historic old town pulsates with life all year round.

Marktplatz
Rhine Promenade which includes a bay or harbor and heritage elements

Rhine Promenade

Once a busy main road, this pleasant pedestrianised boulevard links the old town with the river.

Rhine Promenade
Duesseldorf-Hafen which includes outdoor art, a city and a skyscraper

Marina DĂŒsseldorf

The old shipping port is enjoying a new lease of life as an architectural and gastronomic landmark.

Marina DĂŒsseldorf
Classic Remise Duesseldorf

Classic Remise Duesseldorf

Learn about some of the chicest vintage cars in the city at this exceptional roundhouse with showrooms and a beer garden.

Classic Remise Duesseldorf
Rhine Tower featuring modern architecture

Rhine Tower

Dine in the rotating restaurant, look down on the Rhine River from the viewing platform and see one of the world’s largest digital clocks.

Rhine Tower
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Medienhafen

Visit Duesseldorf’s pretty harbor district to uncover innovative architecture, historic monuments, excellent waterfront dining and exciting adventures on the Rhine.

Medienhafen
Duesseldorf City Hall showing an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Duesseldorf City Hall

The administrative heart of the city offers a variety of architectural styles and cultural attractions.

Duesseldorf City Hall

Areas of DĂŒsseldorf

Duesseldorf

Stadtmitte

Travelers choose Stadtmitte for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Schadowstraße Tram Stop or Jacobistraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Dusseldorfer Schauspielhaus.

Stadtmitte
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DĂŒsseldorf Old Town

Try the Old Beer at one of the many pubs, stroll along the riverside and visit the range of museums in Duesseldorf’s historic nucleus.

DĂŒsseldorf Old Town
Gehry Buildings

Stadtbezirke 01

While you're in Stadtbezirke 01, take in top sights like Museum Kunstpalast or NRW-Forum DĂŒsseldorf, and hop on the metro to see more the city at LennĂ©straße Tram Stop or Dreieck Tram Stop.

Stadtbezirke 01
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Friedrichstadt

Travelers choose Friedrichstadt for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Helmholtzstraße Tram Stop or Corneliusstraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Savoy Theater.

Friedrichstadt
Tonhalle Duesseldorf

Pempelfort

Historic sites, shopping, and river views highlight some notable features of Pempelfort. Make a stop by Museum Kunstpalast or NRW-Forum DĂŒsseldorf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Venloer Straße Tram Stop or Dreieck Tram Stop to get around town.

Pempelfort
Duesseldorf-Hafen which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a city

Stadtbezirk 3

While you're in Stadtbezirk 3, take in top sights like Gehry Buildings or Neuer Zollhof, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Suitbertusstraße Tram Stop or SĂŒdring Tram Stop.

Stadtbezirk 3
Photo "Mettmann" by King Otto (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by King Otto (CC BY-SA)

Mettmann

Neuss which includes modern architecture

Neuss

Photo by Erick Rijswick

Haan

Photo "Kaarst" by giggel (CC BY) / Cropped from original
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Kaarst

Frequently asked questions

Is DĂŒsseldorf worth visiting?
One of the most common things to do in DĂŒsseldorf is visit Capitol Theater. Check this top sight off your agenda, then discover more of this area's bars and pubs and festivals.
How do I spend a day in DĂŒsseldorf?
Once you've checked off top attractions like Medienhafen and Benrath Palace, spend some time exploring the food and retail options in DĂŒsseldorf.
What is the top tourist attraction in DĂŒsseldorf?
The top tourist attraction in DĂŒsseldorf is Capitol Theater, so make sure to put it on your sightseeing list.
Is three days enough to stay in DĂŒsseldorf?
Three days will be enough time to tick off many city attractions, like Capitol Theater, Museum Kunstpalast and Benrath Palace. The average stay in DĂŒsseldorf is two days. If you have the urge to extend your getaway, Cologne isn't far away.
Is DĂŒsseldorf a walkable city?
That depends on what you want to do and see in DĂŒsseldorf. Several top sights, such as Capitol Theater and Museum Kunstpalast, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a stroll around some of DĂŒsseldorf's neighborhoods, Stadtbezirke 01 is 2 kilometers away from downtown, while Stadtmitte is 2 kilometers away from the city center and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in DĂŒsseldorf with kids?
Planning what to do in DĂŒsseldorf with kids has never been so easy. Whether you're getting away with little ones or teenagers, there's no shortage of family-friendly tours and attractions to keep everyone happy here.

What to do in DĂŒsseldorf for adults?
There are plenty of things to do in DĂŒsseldorf, with entertainment for adults of all ages. Cap off your day with a visit to Mitsubishi Electric Hall or Konigsallee.
Are there free things to do in DĂŒsseldorf?
One of the top ways to find free things to do in DĂŒsseldorf is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on vibrant neighborhoods, parks and other top attractions you can experience without taking your wallet out. Duesseldorf Grafenberg Wildlife Park is one place that doesn't charge an admission fee.