Dusseldorf’s top sights are predominantly ones of historical interest and tell something of the city’s fascinating past. Exceptions to this rule are the Königsallee shopping street and the pretty harbour area, both of which present a modern ambience and venues akin to the 21st century lifestyle. The Rhine Embankment Promenade is a definite highlight come summer time, giving great opportunities for leisurely walking on the long warm summer nights.
Carlsplatz
Carlsplatz was originally a farmer’s market but is now a busy city market selling all manner of goods with some emphasis on edible products. It’s a great place to enjoy a spot of people-watching and if your peckish at all you can nibble on some of the interesting locally made delicacies while you do so. The market is open every day except Sunday.
Hafen
Hafen is the city’s harbour and though much of what stands today is the result of 20th century construction, the bare bones of the setting date back as far the 16th century. These days, the harbour is a thriving bar and restaurant area and one of the city’s most prominent modern landmarks.
Hofgarten
Dating back to the 16th century when it was landscaped for the royal family to use as private leisure area, the Hofgarten is the most famous and definitely the most beautiful of all the parks in Dusseldorf. The fortunes of the park have been mixed over the period of its existence, forcing it to be reconstructed several times following spells of neglect and damage. Besides its pretty green open spaces, the park is home to a large selection of interesting sculptures and statues.
Königsallee Hailed as one of the most lavish boulevards in the world, Königsallee is notable for its modern landscaping and architecture, which immediately endow it with a hi-so ambience. Reinforcing this feeling are the up-market shops, boutiques, restaurants and hotels, which are frequented by affluent locals but are equally as welcoming of visitors of all backgrounds.
Rhine Embankment Promenade
The Rhine Embankment Promenade or Rheinuferpromenade is a pretty promenade located along the Rhine River and is a popular spot with the locals for a leisurely stroll on a fine afternoon. The views across the river are especially scenic, capturing the modern architecture and some of the lavish residences of the new part of the city. A number of notable landmarks and monuments can also be taken in along the way.
St Lambertus Church The foundations of this famous landmark date back to 1380 from the time that the city was the capital of the Duchy of Berg. Its notable features include its lofty spire, which at one time could be seen from almost anywhere in the city but is now invariably lost amid the city’s huge skyscrapers.
The Town Hall Featuring classic Renaissance design influences, the Town Hall or Rathaus can be found in the Marktplatz in the Aldstadt. The structure actually consists of three buildings, all of which date back to different periods in history. Visitors can take guided tours of the building at no cost and learn some interesting information on the background of the Rathaus plus get the chance to see inside some of the many rooms.
Eat Japanese. It would seem like a strange idea to visit a German city and think about eating Asian food, but Dusseldorf just has such a fine selection of Japanese restaurants that you might not get the chance to taste sushi as good again unless you actually head for Japan. Klosterstrasse and Immermanstrasse are home to the greatest concentration of Japanese eateries.
Get down and party at the Dusseldorf Carnival. Düsseldorfer Karneval as its known locally is an exceptionally lively affair and a chance for locals and visitors alike to let loose and kick back a little in the colourful street-based festivities that take place over the three days of the event.
Hit the museum trail. Dusseldorf has an extensive selection of museums covering all manner of subject matter from art and literature to film and theatre. Other categories include ceramics, natural history and aquatic life.
See how the other half live. Down on Königsallee, the city’s wealthiest residents dine on haute cuisine, purchase goods by Prada, Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren and pamper themselves at hotels as lavish as anything you could hope to find anywhere in Europe. A stroll down Dusseldorf’s most up-market street is an eye-opening experience if nothing else.
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