Dusseldorf Travel Guide
Travel guide to Dusseldorf, Germany with comprehensive information about events, shopping, and major Dusseldorf sporting events to help you enjoy your visit more.
Dusseldorf Overview
The city of Dusseldorf is situated in western Germany on the River Rhine, with a history dating back to the 12 century if not earlier. From its position as a trading centre in medieval times it developed and grew, taking advantage of its location to become a commercial force.
Following a number of changes to the city and the environment surrounding it, Dusseldorf found itself needing to develop once again, and this it did in dramatically successful style, turning itself into a centre for fashion, finance, telecommunications and media. This blend of industries and the money they create have led Dusseldorf once again to a position of commercial dominance.
The history of the city has not been lost though, and there are many cultural aspects of the city, such as the many museums, galleries and old buildings, that are reminders of the past, as well as pointers to the future, reminding the Dusseldorf citizens of their fantastic background.
The nightlife here is also a mix of styles, from the ultra modern to the very traditional. The sheer breadth of options is breathtaking, with bars and restaurants seemingly everywhere. The Altstadt, for example, has over 260 bars and restaurants, known worldwide as the "longest bar in the world". There are also a great number of clubs offering live entertainment and top DJ's until the early hours of the morning.
Top Dusseldorf Attractions
The Burgplatz is a great example of German style, receiving an award for being one of the finest post-war German squares. There is also the amazing Rhine Tower, situated in MediaHarbour and, at over 170 metres tall, dominating the local landscape with its modern design. For those wanting to linger there is a restaurant at the top where the views can be enjoyed over a lovely meal.
Shopping in Dusseldorf
The city is known as the fashion capital of Germany thanks to the main design houses and clothing manufacturers all operating from here. Therefore, when it comes to the shops in the city it is no surprise to find top designer stores taking pride of place. Konigsallee is the place to go, with a beautiful location combining with beautiful clothing to create a shopping paradise.
Dusseldorf Sporting Events
The city does have a football team, although it is not known on a European scale anymore. Fortuna Dusseldorf 1895 currently play in the third division of the Bundesliga, although they have played in European finals in the past. The club is expected to progress though, with a new 50,000 seat stadium there ready to welcome back the glory days.
