Things to do in Dusseldorf

Why go to Dusseldorf

• Kunstpalast Museum

  A sweeping fine-arts collection spanning 5,000 years, from Egyptian antiquities to contemporary German masters.

• Altstadt (Old Town)

  The self-proclaimed 'longest bar in the world', a maze of Altbier pubs, street food stalls, and Rhine promenade energy.

• K20 Grabbeplatz (Kunstsammlung NRW)

  One of Europe's top modern-art museums, home to a landmark Paul Klee collection and rotating blockbuster shows.

• Rheinturm Tower

  Düsseldorf's iconic TV tower offers panoramic Rhine Valley views from a revolving restaurant deck.

• MedienHafen (Media Harbour)

  A dazzling former industrial dock reinvented with Frank Gehry-designed buildings, public art, and riverside walks.

Good to know in Dusseldorf

• Buy a VRR day pass (~$10) for unlimited trams, U-Bahn, and buses across the city, far cheaper than individual tickets if you're making more than two trips.
• Tipping is appreciated but modest: rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is standard; handing cash directly to the server is customary rather than adding it to a card payment.
• Tap water is safe and excellent quality throughout Düsseldorf, carry a refillable bottle and skip the bottled water entirely.
• Kunstpalast and K20 both offer free admission on the first Wednesday evening of the month; check museum websites for rotating free-entry days before you visit.

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