What to do in Düsseldorf

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Düsseldorf
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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 ฿909 per adult
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Private Sightseeing Flight around Ruhrgebiet

Private Sightseeing Flight around Ruhrgebiet

Activity duration is 4 hours
Price is ฿5,646 per adult
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Christmas tour

Christmas tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿796 per adult
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Düsseldorf: Brewery Tour with Alt Beer Tastings

Düsseldorf: Brewery Tour with Alt Beer Tastings

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 276 reviews
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Price is ฿1,042 per adult
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Christmas tour

Christmas tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿796 per adult
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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 in Messe Düsseldorf during your trip to Düsseldorf. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Messe Düsseldorf
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
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
Marktplatz

Marktplatz

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

Marktplatz
Medienhafen

Medienhafen

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

Medienhafen
Weihnachtsmarkt Marktplatz Rathaus D�üsseldorf

Düsseldorf Christmas Market

During your trip to Düsseldorf, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Düsseldorf Christmas Market. Experience the museums and theatre scene in this culturally rich area.

Düsseldorf Christmas Market
Benrath Palace

Benrath Palace

Stroll through a romantic lakeside garden, take photos of the pink-hued façades and learn about old German aristocracy in this pleasure palace.

Benrath Palace
Marina Düsseldorf

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

Where to stay in Düsseldorf

Find the best Düsseldorf areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Düsseldorf
Learn more about Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf Old Town

Shopping, restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Düsseldorf Old Town. Sights like Kunsthalle Duesseldorf and North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Düsseldorf area at Heinrich-Heine-Allee U-Bahn.

Stadtmitte

Travellers 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 Duesseldorf Opera House.

Pempelfort

Historical 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.

Bilk

Appreciated for its cafes and parks, you might consider exploring Bilk. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dusseldorf Botanical Garden, and jump on the metro at Am Steinberg Tram Stop or Moorenstraße Tram Stop to get around the city.

Photo by Mateo T. Videla
Open Photo by Mateo T. Videla

Flingern-Sued

During your stop in Flingern-Sued, check out the restaurants, and jump on the metro at Kettwiger Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the surrounding area.

Day trip destinations from Düsseldorf

Neuss

Neuss

Ratingen

Ratingen

Historischer Ortskern in Gruiten Dorf

Haan

Krefeld

Krefeld

Ortstafel Langenfeld (Rheinland)

Langenfeld

Ruhrmündung in den Rhein bei Duisburg

Duisburg

Landschaftsaufnahme Drohnenfoto Feld Grevenbroich

Grevenbroich

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.