Dusseldorf City Guide
Düsseldorf is one of Germany's most affluent and charming cities. Düsseldorf spreads across both sides of the Rhine River - and is connected by 5 bridges crossing the river. Wander along the banks of the Rhine, and explore the old town on the right bank, or enjoy the modern architecture and skyscrapers on the left bank of the Rhine.
What to do and see in and around Dusseldorf
Düsseldorf Aldstat (Old Town)
The old town area of Düsseldorf is the entertainment centre of the city. Explore the historical pedestrianised streets lined with over 260 bars, cafés, restaurants, wine bars, and beer cellars! Also in the old town area is the church of St Lambertus which is famous for its twisted spire. The old town area runs alongside the east bank of the River Rhîne.
Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen Museum
The Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen museum is Düsseldorf's Modern Art Museum. The museum is divided into two parts, K20 contains masterpieces from the 20th century including the Paul Klee collection, and works by Picasso and Julius Bissier. K21 contains works from the late 1970s to the present day.
Kunstmuseum Düsseldorf
The Kunstmuseum contains paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints and glassware over 3 floors. Included in the museum is 19th century works by the Düsseldorf Academy of art, and works by Rubens. The glass collection contains art nouveau and art deco glass pieces from western Europe. The museum is one of the largest in the area, and covers art works from medieval to the 20th century.
Heinrich-Heine-Institut
The German poet Heinrich Heine was born in Düsseldorf in 1797, and the Heinrich Heine Institute is in the old town area of Düsseldorf. The Institute contains a museum and a research centre, and also houses many of the poet's original works and manuscripts.
Konigsallee
Konigsallee (known as the Ko) is the main shopping street in Düsseldorf and is lined with chic designer shops, boutiques and shopping centres. There are two main shopping centres on the street - Ko Galerie and Ko Centre.
Rheinuferpromenade (Rhîne Embankment Walk)
The Rheinuferpromenade was opened in 1995, and runs beside the river, parallel with the old town area. The walk runs for 1.5 km from the Oberkassel bridge in the south of Düsseldorf, to the Parliament in the north of the city. Watch the boats sail by on the river, and explore the bridges that link the east and the west of Düsseldorf.
Burgplatz
At the centre of the Aldstat area of Düsseldorf is Burgplatz Square. Originally there was a castle in the square that belonged to the Dukes of Berg, although the castle burnt down in 1856, one of the baroque towers remains. The tower now contains the Shipping Museum (SchiffahrtMuseum) which traces the history of shipping on the Rhîne. Visit the café at the top of the tower for views over the river.
Benrath Palace
Benrath Palace is just South of Düsseldorf. The rococo and neoclassical Palace was built in the mid-eighteenth century by the architect and landscape gardener Pigage, commissioned by the local Elector Carl Theodor. The Palace sits in 60 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens. Many of the Palace room are as they would have looked when originally built. Visit the Museum of European Garden History in the East wing of the Palace.
EKO-House of Japanese Culture
Düsseldorf has one of the largest Japanese populations in Europe, and also is home to the only Japanese Buddhist Temple outside Japan. The centre includes a temple, Japanese Gardens, and a traditional Japanese house with a tearoom.
Oberkasseler Bridge
The Oberkasseler Bridge was the first bridge to be built in Düsseldorf to cross the River Rhîne. The Bridge was built in 1896, but was destroyed during World War II. The current bridge was built 50 metres up stream from the site of the original bridge.
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