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330 attractions · Germany

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North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · 51.217, 6.817

About Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf is a major center for international finance and fashion, positioned along the Rhine river in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region. The city balances industrial prowess with significant cultural heritage, evidenced by the extensive collections at the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen. Residents and visitors alike utilize the expansive Hofgarten for central recreation, while the Rhine Tower provides an essential vantage point over the city's skyline. The local arts scene is anchored by institutions like the Museum Kunstpalast, which hosts a diverse array of fine arts and historical artifacts.

Good to know

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    Düsseldorf is home to the largest Japanese community in Germany, centered around the Immermannstraße district.

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    The city is recognized for its unique 'Altbier,' a dark, top-fermented beer that is traditionally served in small glasses in the historic Altstadt.

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    Düsseldorf hosts the longest bar in the world, a nickname given to the Altstadt, which features over 300 bars and restaurants within a small area.

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    The city is a global hub for the advertising and fashion industries, hosting major international trade fairs.

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    The urban layout includes a high density of public green spaces, including the historic Hofgarten, which was the first public park in Germany.

Plan your visit to Düsseldorf

Best time to visit

May to September, when the city's extensive riverside promenades and public parks are most active and weather is mild.

How many days

2-3 days to explore the museum district, riverside architecture, and the historic old town.

Getting around

The city features a highly efficient public transit system including U-Bahn, trams, and buses, with the city center being compact enough to navigate on foot.

Where to stay

The Altstadt is ideal for those wanting proximity to nightlife and culture, while the Pempelfort district offers a quieter, residential atmosphere near major museums.

Budget

Mid-to-high range; dining and accommodation prices reflect its status as a wealthy, business-oriented financial hub.

Top things to do in Düsseldorf

The 330 most popular places in Düsseldorf.

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  1. 61 Memorial Dusseldorf
    Museums Known locally

    Memorial Dusseldorf

    The Gedenkstätte Düsseldorf, located at Mühlenstraße 29, serves as a site of remembrance and research concerning the vic...

  2. 62 Grafenberg Forest
    Natural attractions Known locally

    Grafenberg Forest

    Grafenberg Forest is a 200-hectare woodland area in eastern Düsseldorf serving as a managed urban forest and protected n...

  3. 63 Park Elbroich
    Parks Known locally

    Park Elbroich

    Park Elbroich is a historical English-style landscape garden located in the Düsseldorf district of Holthausen. The cente...

  4. 64 Kunst im Tunnel
    Museums Known locally

    Kunst im Tunnel

    Kunst im Tunnel (KIT) is a contemporary art space housed within the former vehicular tunnel segments situated between th...

  5. 65 Stadtmuseum Düsseldorf
    Museums Known locally

    Stadtmuseum Düsseldorf

    The Stadtmuseum Düsseldorf is the city's oldest municipal museum, housed in the historic Palais Spee. It chronicles the...

  6. 66 The World of Banksy Dusseldorf
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    The World of Banksy Dusseldorf

    The World of Banksy in Düsseldorf is a dedicated exhibition space located on Schadowstraße that showcases a curated coll...

  7. 67 Moroccan Islamic Cultural Center of Dusseldorf
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    Moroccan Islamic Cultural Center of Dusseldorf

    The Moroccan Islamic Cultural Center, also known as Masjid Omar, serves as a primary religious and social hub for the No...

  8. 68 Uedesheimer Rhine Arch
    Parks Known locally

    Uedesheimer Rhine Arch

    The Uedesheimer Rhine Arch is a designated nature preserve located along the banks of the Rhine River south of central D...

  9. 69 Goethe-Museum Düsseldorf
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    Goethe-Museum Düsseldorf

    The Goethe-Museum Düsseldorf, housed within the historic Palais Jägerhof, preserves the private collection of Anton and...

  10. 70 Theater an der Luegallee
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    Theater an der Luegallee

    Theater an der Luegallee is an intimate, privately run stage located in the heart of the Oberkassel district of Düsseldo...

  11. 71 Basilika St. Margareta
    Temples Known locally

    Basilika St. Margareta

    Basilika St. Margareta is a Romanesque-Gothic basilica located in the historic center of Gerresheim, a district of Düsse...

  12. 72 Haniel Park
    Parks Known locally

    Haniel Park

    Haniel Park is a refined urban green space located in the Flingern-Nord district of Düsseldorf, situated specifically al...

  13. 73 Junges Schauspiel
    Venues Known locally

    Junges Schauspiel

    Junges Schauspiel is the dedicated youth division of the Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus, located at the 'Central' venue on...

  14. 74 Hetjens-Museum
    Museums Known locally

    Hetjens-Museum

    The Hetjens-Museum, also known as the German Museum of Ceramics, houses a comprehensive collection spanning 8,000 years...

  15. 75 Morper Bachtal
    Parks Known locally

    Morper Bachtal

    Morper Bachtal is a protected landscape conservation area forming a green corridor between the urban districts of Erkrat...

  16. 76 DITIB - Zentralmoschee
    Temples Known locally

    DITIB - Zentralmoschee

    The DITIB Zentralmoschee in Düsseldorf is a prominent center for the local Turkish-Islamic community located on Münsters...

  17. 77 Bürgerbüro Rath
    Venues Known locally

    Bürgerbüro Rath

    The Bürgerbüro Rath is a municipal service center located in the Rath district of Düsseldorf, serving as a primary admin...

  18. 78 Flehe Bridge
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    Flehe Bridge

    The Flehe Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Rhine in Düsseldorf, carrying the A46 motorway at a height of app...

  19. 79 Zeitfeld
    Museums Known locally

    Zeitfeld

    Zeitfeld is a large-scale permanent art installation consisting of 24 distinct, oversized bronze clocks situated in fron...

  20. 80 Alte Bilker Friedhof, Düsseldorf
    Parks Known locally

    Alte Bilker Friedhof, Düsseldorf

    The Alte Bilker Friedhof is a historic former cemetery in Düsseldorf transformed into a public park that serves as a vit...

  21. 81 Islamisches Zentrum Düsseldorf
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    Islamisches Zentrum Düsseldorf

    The Islamisches Zentrum Düsseldorf (ISZD) is a prominent religious and cultural hub serving the Muslim community near Dü...

  22. 82 MASJID OMAR
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    MASJID OMAR

    Masjid Omar is an active Sunni mosque located in the Friedrichstadt district of Düsseldorf. It serves the local Muslim c...

  23. 83 Masjid Assalam
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    Masjid Assalam

    Masjid Assalam is a community-focused mosque situated in the Benrath/Garath area of Düsseldorf. The facility serves as a...

  24. 84 Ratinger Tor
    Historical places Known locally

    Ratinger Tor

    Ratinger Tor is a historic neoclassical city gate located at the edge of the Hofgarten in Düsseldorf. Designed by archit...

  25. 85 St. Maximilian
    Temples Known locally

    St. Maximilian

    St. Maximilian is a historic Roman Catholic church located on Schulstraße in the Carlstadt district of Düsseldorf, Germa...

  26. 86 Ständehauspark
    Parks Known locally

    Ständehauspark

    Ständehauspark is a central urban green space in Düsseldorf centered around the Kaiserteich pond. The park features spra...

  27. 87 Freizeitpark Niederheid
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    Freizeitpark Niederheid

    Freizeitpark Niederheid is a family-oriented recreational park located in the southern district of Düsseldorf-Holthausen...

  28. 88 Düsselauen at Gödinghoven
    Parks Known locally

    Düsselauen at Gödinghoven

    The Düsselauen at Gödinghoven is a designated nature conservation area situated along the Düssel river near the border o...

  29. 89 Pillebachtal, Dernkamp und Gallberg
    Parks Known locally

    Pillebachtal, Dernkamp und Gallberg

    Pillebachtal, Dernkamp und Gallberg is a scenic protected natural area situated in the eastern district of Gerresheim in...

  30. 90 Düsseldorfer Marionetten-Theater
    Venues Known locally

    Düsseldorfer Marionetten-Theater

    The Düsseldorfer Marionetten-Theater is a renowned puppet theater located inside the historic Palais Wittgenstein on Bil...

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