City Break Düsseldorf.

Sights in Düsseldorf

There is a lot to discover in Düsseldorf: the City Hall on the market square, which dates back to 1570; the MediaHarbour, Düsseldorf's main landmark; the world-famous Königsallee, nicknamed "Kö"; the Rhine promenade; Benrath Palace in the south of the city and much more.

City Hall

The City Hall complex consists of the so- called "Old City Hall" on the northern side of the market square, the "Grupello House" and the "Wilhelmian House" on the western side. The City hall was built some 435 years ago, and over the course of time it has received some additions, including a gate and a balcony. The Wilhelmian House was completed in
1875 on the site of the former city theatre.

The MediaHarbour

The three contrasting buildings of the MediaHarbour serve as new landmarks in Düsseldorf. Each building was construc- ted from different materials, and the trium- virate is governed by a certain asymme- try, affording the composition a sculptu- resque appearance. The material for the central building was chosen to connect the three structures; the outer two are reflected in it.

Königsallee "Kö"

The Königsallee, or "Kö", is probably the most internationally known landmark in Düsseldorf. The classiest kilometre in Germany presents itself as one of the great luxury boulevards of the world. 

The Rhine promenade

In addition to the long-established "Kö", there is also another prominent strip to walk down in Düsseldorf: the Rhine promenade. Those in the know like to call it the most beautiful on the entire Rhine. The traffic roars beneath the serrated blue stones. Above, the citizens of Düsseldorf play boules and practice the art of idleness, which is considered ultimate fulfilment here along the Rhine.

Benrath Palace

More than 200 years ago, the elector
Karl Theodor had the palace built for his leisure and hunting pursuits. Today it serves as one of the complete works of art of the late Rococo era, which have become a rarity in Europe. View the exhibits in the main palace (e.g. furniture and porcelain), and visit the "Museum for European Landscape Gardening" in the east wing.