Location: Altstadt
Top Things to do in Altstadt
Top Restaurants in Dusseldorf
What to do and see in Altstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia: The Best Things to do
The capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Dusseldorf is a regional economic powerhouse straddling the banks of the Rhine River. Altstadt is not just Dusseldorf's lovely old town, but also where the city's nightlife is based and where Altbier, its native dark beer, is plentiful. Dusselforfians take their beer seriously. Königsallee (Ko to the locals), Dusseldorf's famous shopping street, has many high-end stores. And the Museum Kunst Palast has one of the Rhineland's best art collections.
Restaurants in Dusseldorf
1. ArcheoPoint
2. Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 269 reviews
In 1961, the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia acquired altogether 88 works by Paul Klee, which form the foundation of the museum’s collection. Celebrated in 1986 was the inauguration of the newly-constructed building of the Kunstsammlung am Grabbeplatz, with its characteristic black granite façade. Working in the tradition of Arne Jacobsen, the Copenhagen architectural office of a Dissing + Weitling created a noble, restrained building whose detailing is typical of the period, and which yielded primacy to the outstanding works of art on display. Inaugurated in July 2010 together with the reopening of the totally renovated existing building is an additional exhibition area measuring 2000 m², which features state-of-the-art exhibition technology and takes the form of two pillar-free exhibition halls – thereby bringing the total surface area to 5000 m².
Reviewed By geoffn113 - Eindhoven, The Netherlands
We visited for a particular exhibition which was great. After that we took a trip around the permanent exhibition which is truly wonderful; assuming you like modern art of course. We didn't even get to see everything on show as we ran out of time. For instance, I didn't see a single Paul Klee, for which the museum is famous... But if you want to wander through all the various movements, trends, groups and collectives of the last 120 years then K-20 and K-21 are a good place to go. All the top names are present; you won't be disappointed.
3. Hetjens Museum (Deutsches Keramikmuseum)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By MaryBethH417 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
My husband used to collect and buy and sell Dutch and Chinese ceramics so I had a good guide. I learned to love them even more via this delightful museum! Free on Sunday (? Last Sunday of month) was also a nice surprise. Allow 1-2 hours: has everything! From Antiquity to Modern! What a gift in this Corona pandemic time when many museums have been closed. Thank you to the Foundation who supports this treasure!!
4. Mahn- und Gedenkstatte
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By bonsi7 - Antwerp, Belgium
This free documentation center contains information about the experience of Düsseldorf residents during the second world war. What makes the center different from others is that personal experiences and not general events were described. I think that school visits to this documentation center should mandatory for all teenagers from Düsseldorf and from neighboring towns so that they will learn what populist political parties can lead to and so that "never again" will be more than a hollow slogan.
5. Carlsplatz Markt
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4.5 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By 934GregM934 - Millersville, United States
This is a wonderful open air market in the Altstadt area of Dusseldorf. Many businesses ranging from fruit and vegetables vendors to delicious eateries and wine bars. Our favorite eatery is the Pahlke Feine Fischkost where one can enjoy either fish pasta salads or tasty codfish with vegetables. If you are free for lunch this is the place to come. Also there are vendors who sell thuringer, bratwurst and curry wurst with pommes frites (chips). All in all a very pleasant place to experience. This should be on your "to do" list when visiting Dusseldorf. M. Greg Miller Millersville, Pennsylvania, USA
6. Spee'scher Graben
7. Stadterhebungsmonument
8. Kirche St. Andreas
9. Wheel of Vision
10. St. Lambertus Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 297 reviews
This medieval church is the architectural highlight of Old Town.
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