The capital of the North Rhine-Westphalia state, Dusseldorf is an established tourist destination that has been luring visitors for several decades, using its interesting sightseeing attractions, plethora of cultural venues, excellent shopping areas, lively festivals and vibrant nightlife as its chief draw cards. With easy access from across Europe and from some transatlantic destinations also, it’s not difficult to see why Dusseldorf boasts such impressive tourist figures.

Dusseldorf has attractions to appeal to visitors of all ages and families planning a holiday in the city won’t struggle to find activities to fill their days. The two greatest attractions are actually outside of the city, but if you rent a car you’ll be able to get to Movie Park Germany and Phantasialand without any difficulty.

Among the largest and busiest airports in the country, Dusseldorf International Airport is a three-terminal facility situated just eight kilometres from the city centre. The airport maintains connections with around 190 cities across the globe, with national carrier Lufthansa operating flights to many of those destinations. From the UK, visitors can fly with British Airways, while those coming from the US can fly with United Airlines. From London’s Heathrow Airport, the journey time to Dusseldorf is about an hour and a half.

Banks: 09:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday; some stay open until 18:30 on Thursdays
Post Offices: 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday; 08:00 to 13:00, Saturdays
Department Stores and Shops: 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday; 09:00 to 14:00, Saturdays
Museums: 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday; some open on weekends
Business Offices: 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday