What to do in Düsseldorf

Activities, attractions and tours

Medienhafen featuring night scenes, a river or creek and a city
Medienhafen featuring night scenes, a river or creek and a city
Dusseldorf
Gehry Buildings
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Düsseldorf Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Düsseldorf is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Düsseldorf to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Düsseldorf Attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Konigsallee

Königsallee is a charming shopping boulevard separated by a scenic tree-laden canal in the heart of Düsseldorf. Fashion showrooms and high-end shops flank the sides of this wide avenue. Spend an afternoon exploring the boutique stores along the 0.6-mile (1-kilometer) commercial esplanade.
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Konigsallee which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a city

2. Rhine Promenade

At the Rhine Promenade you can dine at beach bars and waterfront cafes, join a river cruise and take part in cultural summer events. German architect Niklaus Fritschi redesigned the area in the 1990s. It formerly contained a freeway separating the city of Dusseldorf from the river. Today, this pedestrian-only promenade connects the Old Town with a redeveloped harbor and is a popular city meeting point.
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Rhine Promenade

3. Classic Remise Duesseldorf

The Classic Remise Duesseldorf is a historic warehouse containing showrooms of old-fashioned cars. It also has several shops and a restaurant and beer garden. Sharpen your knowledge of classic and collector cars with a trip around this gallery of automobiles.
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Classic Remise Duesseldorf featuring heritage elements

4. Marina Düsseldorf

At the Dusseldorf Hafen you can visit Michelin-starred restaurants, enjoy panoramic views of the city, and visit some the city’s most intriguing buildings. Originally this was a shipping and trading dock in the early 19th century, but the harbor’s warehouses stood derelict until the late 1900s when media and gastronomy companies gave it a new look. Also known as the Medienhafen (Media Harbor), today the district is one of Dusseldorf’s most modernized areas.
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Dusseldorf-Hafen which includes a city, outdoor art and a high-rise building

5. Marktplatz

The Marktplatz denotes the heart of Dusseldorf’s Old Town (Altstadt) and city center. Come here to admire the architecture of the City Hall and be part of a busy program of cultural events. The square dates back to the 14th century, the period of the city’s first major urban development.
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Marktplatz which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Recommended things to do in Düsseldorf

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What to do in Düsseldorf

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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
Konigsallee which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a city

Konigsallee

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

Konigsallee
Rhine Promenade

Rhine Promenade

Visit this pedestrianized boulevard to relax in riverfront cafes, take a cruise along the River Rhine, and celebrate Japanese culture in Germany.

Rhine Promenade
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
Dusseldorf-Hafen which includes a city, outdoor art and a high-rise building

Marina Düsseldorf

Dusseldorf’s revamped harbor provides a place to admire modern architecture, dine in award-winning restaurants, and enjoy panoramic city views.

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
Marktplatz

Marktplatz

Visit the City Hall, shop at a Christmas market, and join in Dusseldorf’s Carnival celebrations at this city center square.

Marktplatz
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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
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

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Dusseldorf

Stadtmitte

4/5(14 area reviews)

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 featuring a city and a river or creek as well as a large group of people

Düsseldorf Old Town

5/5(4 area reviews)

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
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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

4/5(12 area reviews)

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
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Stockum

Stockum is a destination travelers like for its museums, and you might hop aboard the metro at ESPRIT Arena-Messe Nord U-Bahn or Sportpark Nord-Europaplatz U-Bahn to explore sights like Merkur Spiel-Arena.

Stockum
Tonhalle Duesseldorf

Pempelfort

5/5(5 area reviews)

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

 

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Day trip destinations from Düsseldorf

Road through a rural summer landscape

Mettmann

Neuss showing modern architecture

Neuss

Ratingen which includes heritage architecture

Ratingen

monastery church near Dormagen (in german Kloster Knechtsteden) North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

Dormagen

Hilden - Almanya

Hilden

Windmill, Kaarst-Buettgen, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany

Kaarst

Herrenhaus Gripswald bei Meerbusch Ossum

Meerbusch

Monheim am Rhein (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) – farm Laacher Hof

Monheim

Frequently asked questions

Is Düsseldorf worth visiting?
One of the most common things to do in Düsseldorf is visit Capitol Theatre. 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 Theatre, 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 Theatre, 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 Theatre and Museum Kunstpalast, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a stroll around some of Düsseldorf's neighbourhoods, Stadtbezirke 01 is 2 kilometres away from downtown, while Stadtmitte is 2 kilometres away from the city centre 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 neighbourhoods, 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.

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