The Urban Setting.
Winding through the city for many miles, the River Rhine dominates Dusseldorf. Linking the village-like world of Kaiserswerth in the far north with the Baroque magnificence of Benrath in the far south, it divides the city’s lively "Altstadt", or old town, from fashionable Oberkassel, the city’s left bank enclave.
Undeniably, this is a city of remarkable contrasts. Just minutes away from the super-chic boutiques of the spacious, tree-lined Königsallee, smoke-filled beer houses and tapas bars thrive in narrow old streets. And in the lush meadows along the Rhine, sheep graze within sight of the ultramodern office buildings of the "Hafen", the city’s recently redeveloped river port.
In short, it’s a place where clunky Dutch bicycles and Porsche Carreras seem to be equally at home.
Development in the Districts.
Dusseldorf is part of the metropolitan region of Rhine-Ruhr that contains the Ruhr Area and the northwestern Rhineland. This region is the second largest agglomeration in Western Europe, after Greater London...
Architecture.
Lacking a medieval cathedral, ancient ruins or a spectacular setting, Düsseldorf rarely attracts traditional tourists.Though the city certainly has a number of quaint corners and more than its fair share of monumental...
Cities.
Looking for another city to explore, to drop by for some shopping or just to gather new impressions? Even if you are in Dusseldorf for only a short period of time, visting one of the other large cities nearby can be worthwhile...
Towns.
The towns of Neuss, Ratingen, Krefeld, Mettmann, Mönchengladbach and Solingen surround Dusseldorf and with their history and structure they can be considered interesting examples of German town development...
Villages Nearby.
If you feel the desire for recreation and an idyllic rural environment, discover the countryside with its culture and history and take a look at the smaller municipalities in the vicinity of Dusseldorf. Here you can find great...
Visits.
Regardless of your mood, whether wishing to visit a city or a specific location, make a trip to nowhere in particular or to go sightseeing, fulfilment is guaranteed. Dusseldorf has perfect train and flight connections to most of...
Walks.
The best way to get to know a city like Dusseldorf is to walk or to go by bike. In this way single parts of the town, single streets or certain stations like museums or places of interest can remain more memorable in one's mind....
Parks.
Experiencing Dusseldorf also means discovering it's beautiful parks and splendid gardens. The city became known as the Garden City in the early 18th century when Johann Wilhelm II, Elector of Palatinate, made it his royal capital...
