Düsseldorf: Versatile metropolis on the Rhine

Not far from the banks of the Rhine, Düsseldorf attracts visitors with its famous old town, the fashionable Königsallee and a remarkable cultural scene.

Düsseldorf is home to important art and culture. The great Gustav Gründgens was general director of the renowned Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus. The Deutsche Oper am Rhein is home to the largest opera ensemble in Germany. The North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection presents works from Picasso to Klee and Beuys.

From the old town to the "Kö "

Düsseldorf's old town shines with its pretty, listed buildings. Its many cozy bars along the "longest bar in the world" make it a popular meeting place in the city. Stroll along Königsallee, affectionately known as the "Kö" for short, along exclusive stores full of luxury. From the Steigenberger Park Hotel at the northern end of the avenue, it is only a few steps to the old town. Düsseldorf is also a congress city with a wealth of state-of-the-art conference facilities.