What to do in Düsseldorf

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Things to do

Visit Dusseldorf harbour!

Düsseldorf Sightseeing round-trip Cruise

Rp406.533
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Düsseldorf Sightseeing round-trip Cruise
Delightful Düsseldorf Audio Guide: Old Town Historical Highlights

Delightful Düsseldorf Audio Guide: Old Town Historical Highlights

Rp178.411
per adult
Delightful Düsseldorf Audio Guide: Old Town Historical Highlights
Düsseldorf: Tipping based - Old Town Walking Tour

Düsseldorf: Tipping based - Old Town Walking Tour

Rp40.653
per adult
Düsseldorf: Tipping based - Old Town Walking Tour
Düsseldorf Self Guided Audio Experience

Düsseldorf Self Guided Audio Experience

Rp107.154
per adult
Düsseldorf Self Guided Audio Experience
Ghost of Düsseldorf's Old Town City Exploration Game

Düsseldorf Ghost Tour: Self-Guided Haunted Walk

Rp138.038
per adult
Düsseldorf Ghost Tour: Self-Guided Haunted Walk
Düsseldorf In-App Audio Tour: Explore All Must-See Sights

Düsseldorf In-App Audio Tour: Explore All Must-See Sights

Rp182.940
per traveller
Düsseldorf In-App Audio Tour: Explore All Must-See Sights
Düsseldorf: Guided Night Watchman Tour through Kaiserswerth

Düsseldorf: Guided Night Watchman Tour through Kaiserswerth

Rp447.186
per adult
Düsseldorf: Guided Night Watchman Tour through Kaiserswerth
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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 Rp108.390 per adult
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Sushi, sake & Japanese lifestyle

Sushi, sake & Japanese lifestyle

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DüsseldorfCard Plus 48 hours for groups and family

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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.

Day trip destinations from Düsseldorf

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Neuss

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Ratingen

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Dormagen

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Kaarst

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Willich

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 kilometers away from downtown, while Stadtmitte is 2 kilometers 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.