Dusseldorf: A Rhineland Jewel
With over a half million people, Dusseldorf is one of the largest cities in Germany. However, thanks to German engineering and a strong focus on efficiency and productivity, getting around this area of the country is a breeze. Choose trains, railways, buses, or cars to visit all the sites this economic center with ad firms and financial headquarters galore has to offer. Temperately, the weather in Dusseldorf is mild year-round, prompting visitors to journey there regardless of the season.

If you’re in Dusseldorf in mid-November, you might enjoy a trip to the Dusseldorfer Karneval which begins like clockwork every November 11th at 11:11 a.m. Parades, celebrations, and events occur citywide as the Karneval continues until Aschermittwoch (Ash Wednesday.).

Not surprisingly, though, most tourists flock to this city in the spring, summer, and fall, mainly because of the gardens and the propensity for
travel during the typically warmer months. As far as culture and diversity are concerned, Dusseldorf has a large portion of foreigners living within its boundaries. In fact, it contains the largest contingent of Japanese living in Europe, due to the heavy trade between companies in Dusseldorf and Japan.

For theatre and performing arts lovers, a trip to the Deutsche Oper am Rhein (the opera house) is a must. There, you’ll be treated to arias from some of the masters while basking in the brilliance of this architecturally remarkable building. It’s hardly surprising that Dusseldorf has such an amazing historical significance as far as music goes; after all, Robert Schumann and Felix Mendelssohn both heralded from the city.

Other theatrical offerings in Dusseldorft include the FFT (Forum Freis Theatre), the Komodchen (a political cabaret), and the Dusseldorfer Marionetten-Theatre (which is a puppet theatre, as it’s name suggests.) Sports enthusiasts can always take in some football (aka, soccer in the States). The LTU arena stadium hosts many games, and the hometown team, Fortuna Dusseldorf, is cheered by locals and tourists alike.

If you’re someone who must try the shopping district in any town you visit, a trip to the “Ko” (short for Konigsallee or “King’s Avenue”) is a must.

There, you’ll find high fashion, jewelry, and whatever is “in”. Be prepared for some healthy price tags, though; merchandise from Aigner, Esprit, Chanel, and Prada don’t come cheap. As in most major cities in Germany (and, for that matter, around the western world), there is a main university, the Heinrich Heine University. With around 20,000 students who study a variety of subjects from law to philosophy, you can bet your bottom Euro that these young men and women troll the city at night in search of places to eat, dance, and converse.

Hence, there is no shortage of places to imbibe potent potables and munch on German cuisine. After a night of palate-pleasing taste temptations, you may find yourself in the mood for some exercise. A stroll through town to visit the Benrather Schloss castle or the Rheinturm (the biggest digital clock on the globe).

You might even want to burn some calories by running up the twelve stories of the Wilhem Marx House, which was Germany’s first high rise building.

Round out your walking experience with a trip to the St. Suitbertus and/or Gerresheim Basilicas.

If you enjoy trips to museums, the Goethe-Museum, Kunsthalle Dusseldorf, Aquazoo-Lobbecke-Museum, and Schifffahrt-Museum im Schlossturm (devoted to ships) are all great choices. Just make sure you leave yourself time to explore them; if you’re only staying in Dusseldorf for a day or two, pick just one per day to see. Otherwise, it’s difficult to bask in the ambiance of each one.

No matter what your tastes, Dusseldorf is sure to have you humming a German tune during and well after your visit. Click Here to Book Your Hotel in Dusseldorf Germany