About Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is one of Germany's major cities, home to around 618,685 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Düsseldorf
1
Theatermuseum
2
Cartwheelers' Fountain
3
City Monument
4
Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf
5
Christmas market
Budget travel
Free things to do in Düsseldorf
Cartwheelers' Fountain
City Monument
Christmas market
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Theatermuseum
- Visit Cartwheelers' Fountain
- Visit City Monument
- Eat at Zum Kochlöffel
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf
- Visit Christmas market
- Eat at Ham Ham bei Josef
Where to eat
Local favourites
Zum Kochlöffel
Very good German home cooking. You can go here for sandwiches to meals. Individual daily specials are being presented every day. Tasty and f
Ham Ham bei Josef
Very good and varied food, and magnificent attention.
Schweine Janes Altstadt
A great place to taste the flavors of a good simple cuisine that evokes the stories of the old city. Small restaurant with freshly roasting
Ludwigs Bier&Brot
The drinks and the food are very good and it has reasonable prices.
Ess-Klasse
Fresh home made food Fast, delicious and varied lunch menu. The stews and soups are recommended. The atmosphere is appropriate
Pizzeria Am Medienhafen
The pizzas taste very good. The ambience is modern with two super nice owners.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Rheingoldhotel Düsseldorf City
Family-run hotel in the city centre between the Central Train Station and the Oldtown.
Hilton Düsseldorf
Renovated traditional hotel in the north of Düsseldorf.
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Ibis Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
A clean hotel with the basic equipment. The hotel is situated in the central railway station which also is the hub for local transportation,
InterCity Hotel Düsseldorf
Next to the main station, easy access to all sightseeing spots.
Innside Premium Hotel Derendorf
Hotel in the north of Düsseldorf.
Shopping
- Breuninger
- Kaufhof an der Kö
- KÖ Galerie
- Mayersche Droste
- Karstadt
- Galeria Kaufhof
Museums & culture
- Theatermuseum
- City Monument
- Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf
In pictures
Düsseldorf gallery
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