Places of interestOld Town, Rhine Promenade, with delightful views of the city and river; nearby Cologne, dominated by its 13th century Gothic cathedral; and Benrath Castle, also located near Düsseldorf.
For the familyMovie Park Germany – amusement park with restaurants, stores and thrilling rides; and river cruises on the Rhine.
Best buysDüsseldorf is reputed for some of the best shopping in Germany, especially for women’s and men’s fashion. Königsallee has many of the city’s most elegant and exclusive shops; the famous Old Town has a wide range of shopping options.
Out and aboutNightlife ranges from sampling the traditional, locally-brewed Altbier in one of the Old Town’s pavement cafés to dining and dancing in one of the many trendy new bars and chic restaurants that have sprung up amongst the uniquely eclectic architecture of the stylish harbour area.