Tour of Dusseldorf, Germany

The Rhine Tower, in the centre of Dusseldorf, is one of the city's most popular attractions. This communications tower, built in 1979, is now open to the public for views of the city. Two elevators transport you at a speed of 4 meters per second.

The observation deck, with cafeteria at an altitude of 170 meters, offers an impressive view over the city and outskirts of Dusseldorf.

The windows that go all the way to the floor, are tilted so you can look straight down at the base of the tower.

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Dusseldorf's Media Harbour, or Media Port depending on the translation, is situated next to the Rhine Tower, to the southwest.

The view of the harbour is from the Rhine Tower. This is many peoples favourite part of the city.

It has so many cool buildings, designed by great architects such as Frank Gehry, Steven Holl and David Chipperfield.

There are also many lower profile buildings, both old and new, that add to the effect, as well as a number of bars, cafes and even a beach to lie on in the summer.

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Dusseldorf Parliament buildings, NRW, are situated next to the Rhine Tower, to the northeast.

After six years of construction, the building of the NRW parliament was inaugurated in 1988. The design based on cylinders and arcs by architects Eller, Maier and Walter unanimously won a national competition.

A steel sculpture by Dani Karavan is embedded into the square in front of the main entrance. It was originally designed as a fountain, but never used as one.

The Rhine river embankment promenade is situated a short distance northeast of the Rhine Tower.

This is considered the most beautiful walk along the River Rhine.

The promenade borders the Altstadt along the Rhine, one of Dusseldorf‘s most popular meeting places for taking a stroll or just relaxing, particularly in summer. Also the many famous breweries are situated in the Altstadt.

People enjoy the sunshine in one of the many bistros and restaurants or board a boat for a trip on the Rhine.

St Lambertus Church is the most prominet building on the promenade.

St Lambertus church is situated next to the promenade.

With its 14th century brick architecture and grand spire (reminiscent of the Parish Church of Chesterfield in England) it is a real icon for the city.

The foundation of the church dates back to 1380, when the city of Dusseldorf was named the capital of the Duchy of Berg, a period of rapid development.

The tall spire dominated the city for a number of centuries, but now finds itself dwarfed by Dusseldorf's many skyscrapers. Despite its lack of physical stature, it still stands out clearly from the opposite bank of the Rhine.

There are a few more interesting churches in the centre of the city worth a visit.

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Dusseldorf Town Hall, Rathaus, is situated about 0.9 miles north of the Rihne Tower, just off the promenade, in the Alstadt, the Old Town.

The Town Hall was built in the 16th century. In the 18th century, it was slightly re-designed, and after World War II, it was reconstructed.

In spite of this back and forth, it nevertheless, kept its special charm.

The building actually consists of three buildings: the old town hall at the northern side, the Wilhelmine building and the Grupello-House.

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Altstadt, the Old Town, is situated next to the promenade.

There are eight different breweries in Dusseldorf‘s Altstadt that can be visited, for those interested in the history of the Altbier, as well as in the special characteristics of each brewery.

The Altstadt, world famous as, the longest bar in the world, is the home of Dusseldorf Altbier.

The Old Town is the liveliest part of the city with more than 300 bars and discotheques.

You can tour the breweries yourself or take a guided tour.

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Boat Trips can be taken from the promenade.

The trips have a running commentary with interesting background information. The tour starts at the Rheinufer-Promenade heading along Dusseldorf’s old town into the new Media Harbour with its exciting architecture.

You can sometimes also take a day tour to the city of Cologne, 26 miles down the River Rhine. The main attraction in Cologne is the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe, a must visit place.

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The Hofgarten is a park situated about 1.4 miles northeast of the Rhine Tower.

The park was originally laid out around 1770. On its south side are the Academy of Art, the Opera Haus, the Theater Museum, and the high-rise Thyssen Building.

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The Japanese Garden is situated about 3 miles north of the Rhine Tower in the Nordpark (near the Trade Fair Center).

Dusseldorf is home to its very own monument of Japanese horticultural art, a peaceful and inviting garden which has been a fixture in the Dusseldorf community since 1975.

The Japanese garden was a gift from the Japanese expatriates of Dusseldorf in return for the kindness and hospitality visited upon them by local citizens.

The park consists of two water cascades, a small lake and a 13-stage pagoda, offering a harmonious respite from the bustle of city life.

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Benrath Palace is situated in the south of Dusseldorf, in the district Benrath, about 7 miles southeast of the Rhine Tower..

Built 200 years ago, it is one of the most beautiful palaces of its day.

The palace's impressing gardens feature the “Museum for European Garden Art” .

You can reach the palace with the tram 701, stop Schloss Benrath or train S6, RE1, RE5 to station Benrath, 5 minutes walking.

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Cologne Cathedral can be visited at times by boat tour , train or bus to the city of Cologne, 24 miles south of Dusseldorf.

The cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne, dedicated to Saint Peter and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Cologne Cathedral is one of the world's largest churches, being the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe.

This cathedral survived the bombing of WW II after taking 14 hits. See a large photo of the destruction all around the cathedral.

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For more information on Dusseldorf, visit: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dusseldorf.