Altstadt
The old town, with the town hall, the Jan Wellem equestrian statue and traditional Altbier brewhouses a few steps from the Rhine.
Düsseldorf, Germany
Düsseldorf: airports, things to do and where to stay
Düsseldorf, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, is an elegant Rhine-side city known for fashion, art and its lively old town. Its Altstadt calls itself "the longest bar in the world", with dozens of Altbier brewpubs.
Düsseldorf airports
From the airport to central Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf airport is about 7 km from central Düsseldorf.
S-Bahn S11
Leaves from the station beneath the terminal for Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof (about 15 min).
Düsseldorf Flughafen (Fernbahnhof)
Regional and ICE/IC station, a few minutes away on the SkyTrain. Frequent trains to the Hauptbahnhof (about 10 min), Cologne and the Ruhr.
Stadtbahn U81
Links the station beneath the terminal with the trade fair (Messe) and stadium area.
Taxi
Ranks outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre takes about 20 min.
Düsseldorf
Things to do in Düsseldorf
Königsallee
The city's elegant shopping boulevard, "the Kö", with luxury shops on both sides of a tree-lined canal.
MedienHafen
The former harbour turned into a district of offices and restaurants, with Frank Gehry's wavy buildings.
Rheinturm
The 240 m telecommunications tower by the Rhine, with an observation deck and a revolving restaurant above the city.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Düsseldorf?
Düsseldorf is served by Düsseldorf (DUS).
How far is the airport from central Düsseldorf?
Düsseldorf airport is about 7 km from central Düsseldorf.
How do I get from the airport to central Düsseldorf?
From Düsseldorf airport you can take S-Bahn S11 (train), Düsseldorf Flughafen (Fernbahnhof) (train), Stadtbahn U81 (metro), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Düsseldorf?
Highlights of Düsseldorf include Altstadt, Königsallee, MedienHafen, and Rheinturm.
Photo credits
- Altstadt: Anıl Öztaş, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Königsallee: -wuppertaler, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- MedienHafen: Fundistephan, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Rheinturm: Andree Stephan, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons