Düsseldorf is a fashion and business capital on the Rhine, known for its upscale shopping boulevard, a compact old town famously described as “the longest bar in the world,” and one of Germany’s best-connected rail links to the rest of Western Europe.
Why visit Düsseldorf
Königsallee, or “the Kö,” is one of Europe’s most exclusive shopping streets, lined with flagship boutiques and design houses on either side of a tree-shaded canal. A short walk away, the Altstadt packs more than 200 bars and pubs into a few compact blocks, earning its nickname among locals. Düsseldorf’s riverside promenade along the Rhine, backed by the striking Rheinturm tower, makes for one of the best evening walks in the Rhineland.
Getting to Düsseldorf by train
Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof is a key stop on Germany’s western rail corridor, with direct high-speed trains to Cologne (around 25 minutes), Frankfurt, and international connections toward Belgium and the Netherlands.
Top things to do in Düsseldorf
- Shop the boutiques along Königsallee
- Bar-hop through the Altstadt, the “longest bar in the world”
- Walk the Rhine promenade and take in the view of the Rheinturm
- Explore the modern architecture of the Medienhafen (media harbour) district
- Visit the K20/K21 art museums for a strong modern art collection