Things to Do in Düsseldorf

There are 2 attractions in Düsseldorf. Cologne Cathedral, gothic cathedral famous for towering twin spires, is the most popular.

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Cologne Cathedral

Cologne Cathedral

Gothic cathedral famous for towering twin spires

Phantasialand

Theme park featuring themed rides and shows

Museum Folkwang

Museum Folkwang

German museum renowned for modern and contemporary art

Schokoladenmuseum Köln

Schokoladenmuseum Köln

Cologne museum exploring chocolate history and production exhibits

Museum Ludwig

Museum housing modern art and pop art collections

Romano-Germanic Museum

Romano-Germanic Museum

Cologne museum with Roman artifacts and mosaics

Neanderthal Museum

Neanderthal Museum

Museum dedicated to Neanderthals and human evolution

Wallraf–Richartz Museum

Wallraf–Richartz Museum

Art museum focusing on medieval to modern European painting

Abteiberg Museum

Abteiberg Museum

Contemporary art museum with experimental architecture and collections

Arena AufSchalke

Arena AufSchalke

Multipurpose stadium in Gelsenkirchen, home of Schalke

RheinEnergie Stadion

RheinEnergie Stadion

Large football stadium in Cologne, home to FC Köln

Merkur Spiel-Arena

Merkur Spiel-Arena

Multi-use stadium in Düsseldorf with retractable roof

BayArena

Leverkusen football stadium and Bundesliga venue

Borussia-Park

Home stadium of Borussia Mönchengladbach in Mönchengladbach

Neandertal (valley)

Neandertal (valley)

Valley where Neanderthal fossils were first discovered

Lanxess Arena

Large indoor arena in Cologne hosting sports and concerts

Bergisches Land

Bergisches Land

Hilly historic region in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Kunstakademie Düsseldorf

Kunstakademie Düsseldorf

Historic art academy and influential Düsseldorf school

Parkstadion

Former multi-purpose Gelsenkirchen stadium, Schalke's old ground

Cologne Central Mosque

Cologne Central Mosque

Contemporary mosque notable for modern architecture

MSV-Arena

Modern football stadium home to MSV Duisburg

Essen Minster

Historic collegiate church and cathedral in Essen

Rheinturm

Telecommunications tower in Düsseldorf with observation deck

Roonstrasse Synagogue

Roonstrasse Synagogue

Neoclassical synagogue in Cologne with historic Jewish community

St. Gereon's Basilica

St. Gereon's Basilica

Romanesque basilica in Cologne noted for mosaic dome

St. Pantaleon's Church

St. Pantaleon's Church

Romanesque Cologne church, important medieval basilica

Villa Hügel

Former Krupp family mansion housing industrial history museum

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Ancient Roman name for modern Cologne, Germany

Archaeological Site

Colonius

Cologne's telecommunications tower dominating the city skyline

St. Maria im Kapitol

St. Maria im Kapitol

Romanesque collegiate church in Cologne with twin towers

Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Cologne

Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Cologne

Romanesque church in Cologne with monumental tombs.

Old Synagogue (Essen)

Old Synagogue (Essen)

Former synagogue now memorializing Essen's Jewish community

Burg Castle

Medieval hilltop castle overlooking Burg town

Great St. Martin Church, Cologne

Great St. Martin Church, Cologne

Romanesque church landmark on Cologne's old town island

Museum Kunstpalast

Museum Kunstpalast

Düsseldorf museum with diverse fine art and design collections

Basilica of St. Vitus, Mönchengladbach

Basilica of St. Vitus, Mönchengladbach

Romanesque-Gothic church and city landmark in Mönchengladbach

Fragrance Museum

Fragrance Museum

Museum exploring perfume history and olfactory arts

Quirinus-Münster, Neuss

Quirinus-Münster, Neuss

Romanesque basilica and pilgrimage church in Neuss

Schloss Benrath

Schloss Benrath

Baroque palace near Düsseldorf housing museums and gardens

Aalto Theatre

Opera house in Essen with modernist Alvar Aalto design

Basilica of St. Severin

Basilica of St. Severin

Romanesque church in Cologne with medieval tombs

Cologne Opera

Major opera house in Cologne, historic venue

Cologne Zoological Garden

Cologne Zoological Garden

Historic zoo in Cologne with diverse species

Kleine Feldhofer Grotte

Kleine Feldhofer Grotte

Archaeological cave where Neanderthal remains were found

St. Maria Lyskirchen, Cologne

St. Maria Lyskirchen, Cologne

Romanesque church in Cologne, one of twelve great churches

Baldeneysee

Reservoir on the Ruhr River near Essen

Museum Küppersmühle

Museum Küppersmühle

Contemporary art museum housed in former mill

Movie Park Germany

Movie Park Germany

German theme park with film-themed rides and attractions

Worringer Bruch

Worringer Bruch

Riverside nature reserve with marshes near Krefeld

Grugapark

Large urban park with botanical gardens and events

Düsseldorf Zoo station

Düsseldorf Zoo station

Railway station serving Düsseldorf Zoo and surrounding district

Hofgarten

Central urban park with monuments and paths

Rheinpark

Riverside park along the Rhine in Cologne

Schauspiel Köln

Schauspiel Köln

Major municipal theater in Cologne staging dramatic productions

Tonhalle Düsseldorf

Tonhalle Düsseldorf

Concert hall in Düsseldorf hosting orchestral performances

Kunst im Tunnel

Kunst im Tunnel

Contemporary art space located in an underground tunnel

Düsseldorfer Marionetten-Theater

Düsseldorfer Marionetten-Theater

Historic marionette theatre staging classical puppet shows

Forum Freies Theater

Forum Freies Theater

Independent theatre venue hosting experimental and community productions

Heinrich-Heine-Allee station

Heinrich-Heine-Allee station

Major transit station on Düsseldorf's light rail network

Kom(m)ödchen

Longstanding Düsseldorf cabaret theatre specializing in political satire

Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Düsseldorf

Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Düsseldorf

Memorial and remembrance site in Düsseldorf

Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus

Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus

Prominent Düsseldorf theater hosting stage productions

Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl

Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl

Baroque ducal palaces with landscaped gardens at Brühl

Historical Site

Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen

Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen

Former coal-mining complex exemplifying industrial heritage architecture

Historical Site