Düsseldorf

Königsallee
Königsallee
U-Bahn stop: Steinstr./Kö

This shopping district, known as the "Kö", is internationally recognized for its plethora high level fashion stores. It is sometimes referred to as the "Champs-Élysées of Germany".

Theatermuseum
Hofgärtnerhaus, Jägerhofstrasse 1
Tues-Sun 13-20:30
Stadtmuseum
Berger Allee 2
Tues-Sun 11-18
Kunstsammlung NRW
Grabbeplatz 5
0211) 83 81 130
€ 6.50 each, € 10.00 K20+K21
Tue-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat-Sun and Holidays 11:00-18:00
K20: Heinrich-Heine-Alle Ubf, K21: Graf-Adolf Platz (bus/tram)

Kunstsammlung NRW has two building, K20 at Altstadt and K21 in downtown Düsseldorf. K20 has a great collection of 20th century art, including Picasso, Klee, Richter, Kandinsky, and Warhol. K21 houses modern art collection after 1960s, mainly from local artists.

Altstadt

meaning "old city," of Düsseldorf is very beautiful. Here you can find the famous Alt beer, found in traditional breweries like the "Uerige" (http://www.uerige.de), "Füchschen" (http://www.fuechschen.de), "Zum Schlüssel " or "Schumacher" (http://www.schumacher-alt.de) tourists and local citizens frequent the Old City pubs, creating an authentic and lively blend of personalities.

Film-Museum
Schulstraße 4
3 €; Reduced, 1.50 €; Students under 18 free
Tues-Sun 11-17, Wed 11-21
Hetjens Museum/Deutsches Keramikmuseum
Schulstrasse 4
Tues-Sun 11-17, Wed 11-21
Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf
Burgplatz 30
3€
Tues-Sun 11-18

The shipping museum in the old castle tower.

Events

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Kirmes
Deutzer Werft

Between the 2nd and 3rd weekend of July there is fun fair on the banks of Rhine. You will find there roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, a flying jinny and at least a beer garden too. Also Watermelons are sold everywhere. It is the biggest fair at Rhine and very enjoyable. Monday, called pink Monday, ist the day of lesbians and gays. On Friday is firework display.

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Düsseldorf is a stronghold of Carneval. The 5th season starts on 11.11. at 11:11 o'clock with the handover of the keys of the city hall to the women. But the main carnival runs from Carnival Monday to Ash Wednesday. If you have the chance don’t miss the parade on Carnival Monday in February.

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Nacht der Museen

Once a year, like in many other German cities, a Night of Museums is organized by the City of Düsseldorf and the consulting firm Ernst & Young.

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Christmas market

The annual Christmas market, which centres around the Altstadt. Try a Gluehwein mulled wine and Bratwurst grilled sausage in bread roll.

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Every year in May there is Düsseldorf Marathon which is open for everyone. For participants a registration is required. Viewers are welcome every time.

Free entrance to the K20 and K21 every first Wednesday in the Month.