The regional capital of Düsseldorf on the Rhine is characterised by its cosmopolitan lifestyle and a joie de vivre typical for the Rhine valley. It is the hub for communications technology and media, and is known as a fashion and shopping metropolis. The promenade called the "Kö", pulsating with life, is world famous. The historic old city with numerous bars and restaurants invites you to linger on and offers shopping pleasures of a special kind. The promenade along the banks of the Rhine in Düsseldorf runs along the old city up to the "Mediahafen" or Media Port, with its architectural highlights created by famous international architects. The image of this city of experiences is rounded up by the Benrath Castle and the Neanderthal site not far from Gates of Düsseldorf, which has been turned into an extensive exhibition, as well as the numerous museums, historical buildings and the many fortresses and castles in the vicinity.

Inner city with the famous "Königsallee"

Separated by the city moat, the two halves of the "Kö" developed in entirely different ways. The eastern side presents the "Who's Who" in the international fashion scene, on the western side are the main administrative offices of almost all the big banks, testifying to the interesting thesis that money is made on one side of the Kö, and spent on the other.

The "Brauereiweg" (Brewery Trail)

Besides the most important of the sights, you will also learn about the history of "Altbier" (top-fermented dark beer) on a companionable tour.
Duration: approximately 120 minutes
Group price for up to 25 persons: foreign languages 135 €

The Rheinturm (Rhine Tower)

is the highest building in Düsseldorf, visible from afar. Viewing platforms at dizzy heights on this tower provide breathtaking views of the city and of the Media Port. When the weather is fine, the view extends up to the hills and towards Cologne. The glowing portholes on the Rhine Tower have a unique function in the world: 39 of its 62 portholes, separated by air traffic control lights, and spread across three vertical segments along the 160 m long shaft of the tower, form a decimal clock switched by radio signals synchronised in seconds.

Opening hours:
Daily from 10 am to 11.30 pm
Telephone + 49 (0) 211 84858

Dyck Castle

As a water castle with several layers of fortresses surrounding it, and the English gardens, the "Hochschloss" of the Dyck Castle is one of the most important cultural memorials in the Rhine territory.

Düsseldorfer Altstadtkirchen (Churches in the old city of Dusseldorf)

With the Düsseldorfer "Altstadtkirchen", discover treasures from the 7th century and learn, for instance, why the "Stiftskirche St. Lambertus" has a crooked, skewed hood to the church tower, making it a hallmark feature of the city.

Duration: approximately 120 minutes
Group price for up to 25 persons: German 105 €, foreign languages on request
Telephone for reservations + 49 (0) 211 17202-854

City tour

The luxury bus takes you past the famous shopping boulevard of "Königsallee" (Kö) with its exclusive shops and passages. This is followed by a short walk through the legendary old city, known through its 260 pubs as the "world's longest bar counter". The lift in the Rhine Tower takes you to a height of 168 m, where you can enjoy the fantastic view of the city and the stream (if the view is clear, you can even make out the tall spirals of the Cologne Cathedral).

Departure points:
Königsallee/ Corner Steinstraße (Kö-bridge)
Main railway station (Post forecourt opposite the tourist information office on the Immermannstraße)
Languages: German/English
Timings:
November to March daily 11 am from the Königsallee, 11.15 am from the main railway station, additionally on Saturdays at 2.30 pm from the Königsallee, 2.45 pm from the main railway station.
April to October daily 11 am from the Königsallee, 11.15 am from the main railway station, 2.30 pm from the Königsallee, 2.45 pm from the main railway station
Prices:
Forenoon: Adults 16 €, children up to and including 12 years 7 €, Duration: 2 hours
Afternoons:
Adults 19 €, children up to and including 12 years 9 €,
Duration: 2.5 hours, from April to October inclusive of boat ride to the Media Port
Telephone + 49 (0) 211 17202-854 or e-mail to willkommen@duesseldorf-tourismus.de

Ship rides along the Rhine

Get acquainted with the sights of Düsseldorf from the Rhine, and enjoy the splendid panorama.

1-Hour tours of the city

Good Friday to end of October daily at 10.30 am, 12 midday, 2 pm, 6 pm
Price: Adults 7 €, children 3 €
Afternoon trips with coffee on board the KD ship
Good Friday till the end of October daily at 3.30 pm
Price: Adults 10 €, children 3.50 €
Telephone + 49 (0) 211 323-9263

Hetjens-Museum/Deutsches Keramikmuseum (German Museum of Ceramics)

More than 20,000 exhibits can be admired in the collection of ceramics, stoneware and porcelain. A the only one of its kind in the world, the current and alternating exhibition in the Ceramics Museum presents the history of ceramics from its beginnings to the present day.

Opening hours
Tuesdays from 11 am to 5 pm, Wednesdays from 11 am to 9 pm, Thursday to Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm
Closed on Carnival Sunday, Rose Monday, Easter Monday, Pentecost Monday, Christmas Eve, 1st day of Christmas, 31st December and New Year
Admission: Adults 3 €, reduced 1.50 €, family ticket 6 €

Art collection at the K20 Grabbeplatz and K 21 in the Ständehaus ("house of the estates of the realm") K20/ K21

The art collection K20 has masterpieces of the 20the century, the Paul Klee collection, Picasso, Mondrian, Ernst and others, the art collection K21 represents international art from the 21st century.

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturdays, Sundays and on holidays from 11 am to 6 pm, closed on Mondays
Every 1st Wednesday of the month from 10 am to 10 pm
Admission: Adults 6.50 €, combo-ticket for both art collections 11.80 €

Aquazoo and Löbecke-Museum

There is something for everyone here, from the natural science exhibition to aquariums, terrariums and the insectarium to the "Löbbecke Collection". Cooperation in the conservation of endangered species is one of the tasks of the Aquazoo, as well as scientific documentation of the collection.

Opening hours:
Daily from 10 am to 6 pm
Closed on 1st January, Rose Monday, 1st May, 24th, 25th and 31st December
Admission: Adults 6 €, children up to 18 years 4 €
Telephone + 49 (0) 211 8996-150

Goethe-Museum

The first publications of the writer are exhibited here in glass cases. The main topics of the museum are Goethe's life and his works, brought to life for the visitor through 1,000 exhibits.

Museum:
Tuesday to Friday and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm
Saturdays from 1 pm to 5 pm
Admission: Adults 3 € per person, reduced 1.50 €

Library and study room:
Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 12 midday and 2 pm to 4 pm and by appointment

Capitol Theatre

Here you can experience musicals, rock/pop, classical music / dance and even show/comedy, and enjoy the various shows and international entertainment.

The ticket prices vary depending on the show.