Things to do in Düsseldorf

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Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf
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Düsseldorf: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

Düsseldorf: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

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Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,729 per adult
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Private Sightseeing Flight around Ruhrgebiet

Private Sightseeing Flight around Ruhrgebiet

Activity duration is 4 hours
Price is P 10,736 per adult
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Christmas tour

Christmas tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,513 per adult
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Attractions

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Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children

Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children

Activity duration is 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is P 7,169 per traveler*
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Kö-Bogen I & II: Düsseldorf’s New Landmarks

Kö-Bogen I & II: Düsseldorf’s New Landmarks

Activity duration is 1 hour
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Price is P 937 per adult
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What to do in Düsseldorf

Popular places to visit

Konigsallee

Konigsallee

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

Konigsallee
Skyline cityscape of Dusseldorf, Germany. Aerial autumn view of Stockum commercial area.

Messe Düsseldorf

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

Messe Düsseldorf
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 Promenade

Rhine Promenade

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

Rhine Promenade
Marktplatz

Marktplatz

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

Marktplatz
Marina Düsseldorf

Marina Düsseldorf

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

Marina Düsseldorf
Weihnachtsmarkt Marktplatz Rathaus Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf Christmas Market

During your trip to Düsseldorf, you can enjoy retail therapy at Düsseldorf Christmas Market. Experience the museums and theater scene in this culturally rich area.

Düsseldorf Christmas Market
Medienhafen

Medienhafen

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

Medienhafen
Rhine Tower

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

Areas of Düsseldorf

Stadtmitte

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
Düsseldorf Old Town

Düsseldorf 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.

Düsseldorf Old Town
Stadtbezirke 01

Stadtbezirke 01

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

Stadtbezirke 01
Düsseldorf at sunrise, view from Oberkassel to Friedrichstadt and MedienHafen quarters

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
Pempelfort

Pempelfort

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

Pempelfort
Stadtbezirk 3

Stadtbezirk 3

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

Stadtbezirk 3
Road through a rural summer landscape

Mettmann

Neuss

Neuss

Historischer Ortskern in Gruiten Dorf

Haan

Windmill, Kaarst-Buettgen, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany

Kaarst

Frequently asked questions

Is Düsseldorf worth visiting?
One of the most common things to do in Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf?
Once you've checked off top attractions like Medienhafen and Benrath Palace, spend some time exploring the food and retail options in Düsseldorf.
What is the top tourist attraction in Düsseldorf?
The top tourist attraction in Düsseldorf is Capitol Theater, so make sure to put it on your sightseeing list.
Is three days enough to stay in Düsseldorf?
Three days will be enough time to tick off many city attractions, like Capitol Theater, Museum Kunstpalast and Benrath Palace. The average stay in Düsseldorf is two days. If you have the urge to extend your getaway, Cologne isn't far away.
Is Düsseldorf a walkable city?
That depends on what you want to do and see in Düsseldorf. Several top sights, such as Capitol Theater and Museum Kunstpalast, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a stroll around some of Düsseldorf'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 Düsseldorf with kids?
Planning what to do in Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf for adults?
There are plenty of things to do in Düsseldorf, 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 Düsseldorf?
One of the top ways to find free things to do in Düsseldorf 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.