Top 10 Things to do in Düsseldorf 2025 | Germany Travel Guide
Discover the diverse charms of Düsseldorf, Germany, from the historic streets of Kaiserswerth to the avant-garde architecture of the Media Harbor. This guide highlights top attractions, including world-class museums, iconic landmarks like the Rhine Tower, and the vibrant Old Town, offering a comprehensive taste of the city's culture and beauty.
Düsseldorf-Kaiserswerth
A historic neighborhood in Düsseldorf known for its Baroque buildings, traditional German shops, art galleries, cafes, and the ruins of Kaiserpfalz.
Tonhalle Düsseldorf
A domed concert hall in Düsseldorf's Ehrenhof district, home to the Düsseldorfer Symphoniker, hosting classical music performances and touring pop/rock artists.
Museum of Art
The Museum of Art displays artwork from the 3rd Century BC to the present day, including fine art, sculptures, drawings, and features collections of glass, Italian Baroque works, and modern art.
Museum Kunstpalast
The Museum of Art displays artwork from the 3rd Century BC to the present day, including fine art, sculptures, drawings, and features collections of glass, Italian Baroque works, and modern art.
North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection
An art collection spread across three locations in Düsseldorf, including K20 (modern art), K21 (modern painting, drawing, sculpture, film), and Schmela House (temporary exhibits).
Rhine Tower
A 240-meter tall telecommunications tower in Düsseldorf's harbor area featuring an observation deck with city views, a digital timepiece sculpture, and a restaurant.
Düsseldorf-Hafen
The redeveloped former river port area of Düsseldorf, featuring modern architecture and rehabilitated historic warehouses.
Neuer Zollhof
A section of Düsseldorf Hafen featuring Frank O'Gary-designed office buildings.
Old Town Düsseldorf
A well-preserved old town featuring the Marktplatz, Town Hall, equestrian statue of Elector John William II, and the Castle Tower, which houses the Ship Hearts Museum.
Schloss Benrath
A Baroque mansion with a park and gardens, home to three museums: Museum called the logius (history of Benrath), Museum for European garden art, and Museum of Natural History.
Rhine Embankment Promenade
A pedestrian route along the Rhine River, lined with cafes, restaurants, galleries, and shops, connecting the old town to the state's Parliament buildings.
Königsallee
Düsseldorf's most elegant avenue, featuring exclusive boutique shops, designer clothing stores, luxury shopping arcades, art galleries, restaurants, and luxury hotels.
Kaiser fans
The Imperial stronghold of Emperor Frederick the first also known as babarasa although mostly ruins the scale of the site still impresses with walls more than four meters thick.
Grabberplatz
Location of the K20 art gallery, an Ultra Modern building with a facade of polished black granite.
Maidenhafen media Harbor
Frank o'gary designed Office Buildings of maidenhafen media Harbor.
Town Hall
Located in Marked Platz.
rat house
Located in Marked Platz.
Burke Platts
On the banks of the Rhine.
Museum for European garden art
The Museum for European garden art are situated in other Park buildings.
Hof Garden
Konigsale stretches a distance of one kilometer all the way to the Hof Garden in the north.
Triton Fountain
It ends at the spectacular Triton Fountain.