Dusseldorf 6 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & City Orientation

  • Accommodation: Stay at Hotel Intercontinental Dusseldorf (Lierenfeld) or similar, centrally located for convenience.

  • Breakfast: Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel.

  • Morning: Familiarize yourself with the city by taking a stroll along the famous Rhine Promenade (Rheinuferpromenade) or hop on a River Cruise (€10/person, 1 hour).

  • Lunch: Visit Hofbräuhaus Düsseldorf (Turmstraße 1-5) for traditional German cuisine and beer.

  • Afternoon: Explore the MedienHafen area, known for its modern architecture and impressive buildings like the Gehry buildings and the K20 Kunstsammlung museum.

  • Dinner: Dine at Schloss Monschau (Schlossstraße 1), offering a mix of traditional German and international dishes.

  • Evening: Relax at the Bar Tausend (Heinrich-Böll-Platz 4) with a cocktail and enjoy the lively atmosphere.

Day 2: Museums & Art

  • Breakfast: Continental breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning: Visit the Kunstpalast (Grabbeplatz 5), housing an impressive collection of art, and the K20 Ständige Sammlung (Heinrich-Böll-Platz 1).
  • Lunch: Grab a quick bite at Café LouLou (Immermannstraße 41) or Cafe Lehmann (Oberkasseler Ufer 85), both located near the museums.
  • Afternoon: Explore the Museum Unteres Schloss (Museumstraße 2) and the Rheinische Landesmuseum (Wilhelm-Marx-Platz 1-3).
  • Dinner: Dine at Matsuya (Heinrich-Heine-Allee 47), offering a variety of Japanese dishes.
  • Evening: Stroll along the Königsallee (King’s Alley) and enjoy an evening drink at one of the fashionable bars.

Day 3: Shopping & Fashion

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning: Explore the fashion district, starting with the Königsallee (King’s Alley), followed by Der Billig (Wilhelmstraße 50) and the Freemarktgalerie (Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 1).
  • Lunch: Have lunch at La Soupe Populaire (Bernhardstraße 32), known for its homemade soups.
  • Afternoon: Take a break from shopping at the Benrath Palace and Gardens (Benrather Straße 248) or the Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord (Oberbergstrasse 1, Duisburg).
  • Dinner: Dine at Restaurant Hans im Glück (Immermannstraße 30), offering a variety of grilled dishes.
  • Evening: Head to the Altstadt (Old Town) and enjoy the lively atmosphere in one of the traditional pubs or bars.

Day 4: Day Trip to Cologne

  • Breakfast: Continental breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning: Take a train from Düsseldorf’s main station (Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof) to Cologne (approx. 30 minutes, €10/person, round trip).
  • Day in Cologne: Spend your day exploring the city, visiting attractions such as the Cologne Cathedral, Chocolate Museum, and Museum Ludwig. Have lunch at Zum Apostel (Apostelnstraße 19) or Zur Kanne (Nikolausstraße 21).
  • Evening: Return to Düsseldorf and enjoy a relaxing evening in the city. Have dinner at one of your favorite restaurants from previous days.

Day 5: Leisure & Relaxation

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning: Visit the Japanese Garden (Japanische Garten Düsseldorf, Kaiserswerther Straße 193) or the Botanical Garden (Botanischer Garten der Heinrich-Heine-Universität).
  • Lunch: Have lunch at Restaurant Römerquelle (Römerstraße 50), offering a variety of German dishes.
  • Afternoon: Relax at the Rheinpark Duisburg or take a dip in the Rhine River at one of the bathing spots, such as the Fischerhafen Bad (Fischerhafenstrasse).
  • Dinner: Dine at Restaurant Sushi Sho (Hermannstraße 132) for authentic Japanese cuisine.
  • Evening: Stroll along the Rhine Promenade and enjoy the illuminated buildings.

Day 6: Departure

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning/Afternoon: Spend your last hours in Düsseldorf shopping for souvenirs, visiting any remaining attractions, or simply enjoying a quiet moment before heading to the airport.
  • Departure: Safe travels!