Things to do in Düsseldorf

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Düsseldorf Self Guided Audio Experience

Düsseldorf Self Guided Audio Experience

€5
per adult
Düsseldorf Self Guided Audio Experience
Wehrhahn line leadership

Art in the Underground - The Wehrhahn Line

€18
per adult
Art in the Underground - The Wehrhahn Line
Düsseldorf: Guided Old Town Tour with Beer Break

Düsseldorf: Guided Old Town Tour with Beer Break

€23
per adult
Düsseldorf: Guided Old Town Tour with Beer Break
Düsseldorf: Brewery Tour with Alt Beer Tastings

Düsseldorf: Brewery Tour with Alt Beer Tastings

€28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Düsseldorf: Brewery Tour with Alt Beer Tastings
Düsseldorf Scavenger Hunt

Düsseldorf Exploration Game City Tour on your Phone

€8
per adult
Düsseldorf Exploration Game City Tour on your Phone
Delightful Düsseldorf Audio Guide: Old Town Historical Highlights

Delightful Düsseldorf Audio Guide: Old Town Historical Highlights

€9
per adult
Delightful Düsseldorf Audio Guide: Old Town Historical Highlights
Dusseldorf: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

Dusseldorf: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

€8
per adult
Dusseldorf: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Düsseldorf: Tipping based - Old Town Walking Tour

Düsseldorf: Tipping based - Old Town Walking Tour

€2
per adult
Düsseldorf: Tipping based - Old Town Walking Tour
Sushi, sake & Japanese lifestyle

Sushi, sake & Japanese lifestyle

€35
per adult
Sushi, sake & Japanese lifestyle
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Düsseldorf: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

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

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Düsseldorf Self Guided Audio Experience

Düsseldorf Self Guided Audio Experience

Activity duration is 9 hours
Price is €5 per adult
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Christmas tour

Christmas tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
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Price is €21 per adult
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Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children

Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children

Activity duration is 30 minutes
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Price is €100 per traveller*
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Düsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine

Düsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine

Activity duration is 1 hour
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Messe Düsseldorf

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Messe Düsseldorf, a premier trade fair venue, hosts 50+ international exhibitions yearly. Explore modern halls where global industry leaders showcase innovations across healthcare, retail, and manufacturing.
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Düsseldorf Old Town

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

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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 Dusseldorfer Schauspielhaus.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mettmann

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a church with a prominent tower and a brick structure with a green archway.

Dormagen

A large church with a prominent tower and a spire, illuminated at dusk.

Krefeld

A large, historic building with a red-tiled roof and a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Erkrath

A brick building with a round tower and a dome roof.

Meerbusch

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Lank-Latum

A historic building with a courtyard, cobblestone path, and a central spherical sculpture.

Willich

A river with a cargo ship, surrounded by green fields and a bridge in the distance.

Büderich

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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