Things to do in Düsseldorf

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Düsseldorf: Brewery Tour with Alt Beer Tastings

Düsseldorf: Brewery Tour with Alt Beer Tastings

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €28 per adult
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Düsseldorf: Guided Tour with a Night Watchman

Düsseldorf: Guided Tour with a Night Watchman

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is €21 per adult
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Beer tour with tasting in Dusseldorf

Beer tour with tasting in Dusseldorf

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €31 per adult
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Attractions

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Night PubCrawl Tour in Dusseldorf - Shots and Party!

Night PubCrawl Tour in Dusseldorf - Shots and Party!

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €25 per adult
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What to do in Düsseldorf

Popular places to visit

Messe Düsseldorf

Messe Düsseldorf

4.5/5(65 reviews)

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 showing modern architecture, a city and a river or creek

Konigsallee

4/5(47 reviews)

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

Konigsallee
Duesseldorf-Hafen showing outdoor art, a skyscraper and a city

Marina Düsseldorf

4/5(25 reviews)

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

Marina Düsseldorf
Rhine Promenade

Rhine Promenade

4/5(14 reviews)

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
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Medienhafen

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

4.5/5(54 reviews)

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
Duesseldorf City Hall showing a square or plaza, a city and heritage architecture

Duesseldorf City Hall

4.5/5(54 reviews)

Come to Dusseldorf’s town hall to discover buildings from various architectural periods and people-watch from its surrounding square.

Duesseldorf City Hall

Areas of Düsseldorf

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Stadtmitte

4/5(115 area reviews)

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 German Opera at River Rhein.

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Düsseldorf Old Town

4.5/5(27 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
Gehry Buildings

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 of the city at Lennéstraße Tram Stop or Dreieck Tram Stop.

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Friedrichstadt

4/5(68 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Friedrichstadt. If sightseeing is on the list, Savoy Theater is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Helmholtzstraße Tram Stop or Corneliusstraße Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Friedrichstadt
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Pempelfort

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

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.

Pempelfort
Duesseldorf-Hafen showing a city, a bridge and a river or creek

Stadtbezirk 3

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirk 3, check out sights like Gehry Buildings or Neuer Zollhof and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Suitbertusstraße Tram Stop or Südring Tram Stop.

Stadtbezirk 3
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Mettmann

Dormagen

Dormagen

Moenchengladbach featuring château or palace and heritage architecture

Krefeld

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Erkrath

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Meerbusch

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Lank-Latum

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Willich

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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.