Duesseldorf, Germany - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Duesseldorf, Germany's fashion capital, offers a fascinating blend of rich history, modern architecture, and a vibrant atmosphere. Visit to enjoy luxurious shopping, a thriving art scene, and a beautiful promenade along the Rhine River.

Top things to do in Duesseldorf

Things to do in Duesseldorf include Rhine Tower, Rheinuferpromenade, Museum Kunstpalast. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Duesseldorf

Here is what 3 days in Duesseldorf look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
5
Walking
21 min
  1. 1
    Museum KunstpalastArt museum · Pempelfort
    650 m (🚶 10 min)
  2. 2
    K20 Kunstsammlung NRW
    300 m (🚶 5 min)
  3. 3
    Old Town (Altstadt)Altstadt
    100 m (🚶 3 min)
  4. 4
    Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf
    100 m (🚶 3 min)
  5. 5
    St. Lambertus Basilika
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Day 2

Stops
7
  1. 1
    Benrath PalaceCastle · Benrath
    5 km
  2. 2
    Classic Remise Düsseldorf
    4.9 km
  3. 3
    RheinuferpromenadePromenade · Altstadt
    850 m (🚶 12 min)
  4. 4
    Rhine TowerTV tower · Unterbilk
    300 m (🚶 6 min)
  5. 5
    Medienhafen
    1.1 km (🚶 18 min)
  6. 6
    K21 Kunstsammlung NRWArt museum
    900 m (🚶 13 min)
  7. 7
    Filmmuseum Düsseldorf
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
Walking
57 min
  1. 1
    Rathaus
    3.8 km (🚶 57 min / 🚌 23 min)
  2. 2
    Nordpark
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Duesseldorf?

Rhine Tower, Rheinuferpromenade, Museum Kunstpalast, Benrath Palace, Palais Wittgenstein, Theatermuseum and 9 more. Rhine Tower: Spectacular panoramic views of the city and the Rhine River from the famous television tower.

What can you do in 3 days in Duesseldorf?

Day 1: Museum Kunstpalast, K20 Kunstsammlung NRW, Old Town (Altstadt), Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf. Day 2: Benrath Palace, Classic Remise Düsseldorf, Rheinuferpromenade, Rhine Tower. Day 3: Rathaus, Nordpark.

Which areas should you explore in Duesseldorf?

The itinerary for Duesseldorf runs through Pempelfort, Altstadt, Benrath and Unterbilk.

Which museums are worth visiting in Duesseldorf?

Museums worth visiting in Duesseldorf: Museum Kunstpalast (Pempelfort), Neanderthal Museum, NRW-Forum Düsseldorf and K21 Kunstsammlung NRW.

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