Düsseldorf itinerary: 1 to 2 days
Plans for one and two days in Düsseldorf, day by day: Königsallee, the Rheinturm and the Neuer Zollhof first, then St. Andreas, the Kunsthalle, the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen and the Museum Kunstpalast on day two. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 2 days
Düsseldorf in 1 day
Day 1
Königsallee
Elegant tree-lined boulevard along a canal, with designer shops, cafes and the city's most fashionable promenade.
Rheinturm
Television tower of 240 metres on the Rhine with an observation deck, a revolving restaurant and a light-clock on its shaft.
Neuer Zollhof
Three curving buildings clad in different materials by Frank Gehry in the Medienhafen, one of the best-known modern landmarks of the city.
Düsseldorf in 2 days
Day 1
Königsallee
Elegant tree-lined boulevard along a canal, with designer shops, cafes and the city's most fashionable promenade.
Rheinturm
Television tower of 240 metres on the Rhine with an observation deck, a revolving restaurant and a light-clock on its shaft.
Neuer Zollhof
Three curving buildings clad in different materials by Frank Gehry in the Medienhafen, one of the best-known modern landmarks of the city.
Day 2
St. Andreas, Düsseldorf
Baroque church of the 17th century in the old town, built as the court church and known for its dome and stucco.
Kunsthalle Düsseldorf
Contemporary art exhibition hall on Grabbeplatz in the old town, with changing shows of current artists.
Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen
State art collection of 20th-century and contemporary works, with major paintings by Paul Klee and Picasso, in a building on Grabbeplatz.
Museum Kunstpalast
Art museum near the Rhine with European paintings, glass, sculpture and design, set in a landmark exhibition building.
Watch: Düsseldorf
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Düsseldorf
The best time is April to October, when days are mild and the terraces by the Rhine and in the old town are open. Summers are warm and sometimes humid; winters are cool and grey with occasional frost. The Rhenish carnival, in February or March, and the Rhine Kirmes funfair in July are the biggest events of the year.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Düsseldorf on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Düsseldorf on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Düsseldorf on GetYourGuide
- From the airport: a private transfer in Düsseldorf with Kiwitaxi
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Germany from Airalo
- Last day: leave your bags in Düsseldorf with Radical Storage and keep sightseeing
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Tips for Düsseldorf
- The Rheinturm and the Neuer Zollhof stand in the Medienhafen harbour district, a short tram ride or a walk along the Rhine from the old town.
- Most museums in Düsseldorf are closed on Mondays, so plan the Kunstpalast and the Kunstsammlung for another day.
- The Rheinturm has an observation deck and a revolving restaurant; clear days give the best views along the Rhine.
- The Kunsthalle and the Kunstsammlung's K20 building both stand on Grabbeplatz, so the two can be seen together.
- A day ticket for the Rhine-Ruhr transport network covers trams, buses and S-Bahn across the region and saves buying single tickets.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
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Photo credits
- Kunsthalle Düsseldorf: Marek Gehrmann, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen: Leoni1234, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Königsallee: unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museum Kunstpalast: Remi Mathis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Neuer Zollhof: Ingo Valentin <, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rheinturm: Magnus Manske, CC BY 1.0
- St. Andreas, Düsseldorf: Beckstet, CC BY-SA 3.0
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