Dusseldorf is a city in western Germany located on the Rhine river. It is the capital city of the state North Rhine-Westphalia. Düsseldorf is one of the economic centers of Western Germany and is located along the Rhine River, in the densely populated Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area, with a population of over 10 million.
The city is famous for its nightlife, carnival, events, shopping, also for fashion and trade fairs, like the Boot Messe (one of the world's best in boats and watersports) and Igedo (world leader in fashion). Every year more than 4 Million people visit the Kirmes fair, which runs for 9 days in summer.
Düsseldorf lies in the middle of the lower Rhine basin on the delta of the Düssel River where it flows into the Rhine. The city is on the east side of the Rhine, except for District 4 (Oberkassel, Niederkassel, Heerdt and Lörick). Across the Rhine Neuss was built on the delta of the Erft river. Düsseldorf lies southwest of the Ruhr mining district, and in the middle of the Rhine-Ruhr urbanized region. Düsseldorf is built entirely on alluvium, muds, sands, clays and occasionally gravels.
PLACE TO VISIT
Old City, (U-Bahn stop: Heinrich-Heine-Allee). 16-1. The Old City is the place to go for nightlife. It's sometimes called the longest bar in the world because of all the bars and pubs. In the daytime, it's just enjoyable to walk around and get a feel for the area. Some notable buildings: Heinrich Heine's birthplace, the Schlossturm (Castle Tower), St. Andreas Church, Neander Church.
Rhine Promenade. along the river bordering the Old City, it leads all the way down to the Media Harbor.
Media Harbor, (Tram stop: Platz des Landtages). has several interesting buildings designed by Frank Gehry, Claude Vasconi, and David Chipperfield
Rhine Tower, (Tram stop: Platz des Landtages). Adults: € 3.40. editThe 240-meter high Rhine Tower is right on the Rhine river, near the Media Harbor. It offers a 360-degree view from the restaurant, at 172 m. The restaurant is overpriced, but it is worth a trip for the amazing view.
Once a year, like in many other German cities, a Night of Museums is organized by the City of Dusseldorf and the consulting firm Ernst & Young.
The annual Christmas market, which centres around the Altstadt.
Once a year during summer, there is a carnival - Kilmes - along the Rhein. In the park, there are roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, a flying jinny and also a beer garden. And Watermelons are sold everywhere. The theme park is not very large, but it is quite enjoyable.
Benrath Palace and Park, (Tram stop: Schloss Benrath, S-Bahn stop: Benrath S). The Corps de Logis is the central building of the three-wing maison de plaisance, which was erected for the Palatine Elector Carl Theodor by his garden and building director Nicolas de Pigage. Construction was completed in 1770 - it is a complete work of art that unites architecture and nature in one overlapping concept, and is rated as one of the most beautiful palaces of the rococo epoch. The park beside the Palace is enormous, nearly 62.000 square meters.
HOW TO REACH
By plane - Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS), Düsseldorf International Airport is the third largest airport in Germany and offers connections to 175 destinations worldwide. The main airport of Düsseldorf is located about 15 kilometers away from the main railway station. It takes 12 minutes by city railway "S7" to the main railway station, by car, bus or taxi about 20 minutes. The costs are €2,20 for city railway or bus ("Preisstufe A"), about €20/€22 for taxi-taxis are located in front of the airport terminals.
Köln Bonn Airport (CGN), 60 minutes drive away from Düsseldorf city center.
Airport Weeze (NRN), Frequented by smaller, low-cost airlines flying into Düsseldorf. The airport is 80 kilometers away from Düsseldorf main railway station, by car or bus a 90 minutes drive (bus: 5-6 departures per day, €14 fare).
By train - The Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof (main station) is a major stop for Deutsche Bahn (German state railway).
By car - Düsseldorf is connected to the highways A3, A44, A46, A52, A57 (via Neuss) and A59.
