DUSSELDORF, GERMANY

Altstadt (Old Town)

The Altstadt or Old Town, located between the Rhine and Heinrich-Heine-Allee, is the heart of Düsseldorf. This pedestrian zone is said to be the "longest bar in the world" and most of the city's out- and indoor-events take place here, i.e. the Düsseldorfer Altstadt-Herbst, an end-of-summer festival. The Altstadt attracts both tourists and locals thanks to its beautiful location on the banks of the Rhine. Pubs, haute cuisine, snack bars and shops are all packed into this part of the city. Take the U-Bahn or a taxi to Heinrich-Heine-Allee and dive into the crowd. If the weather is nice, go for a stroll along the Rheinuferpromenade, where you'll have a beautiful view of the houses of Oberkassel, across the river. You can join the sporty crowd by renting a pair of inline skates from the G@rden Internet café, or simply sit down on one of the benches and relax.

Hafen

Follow the Rheinuferpromenade past the 234 meter (768 foot) high Rheinturm telecom tower, and you'll find yourself at the harbor. This area has changed in appearance a few times over the... more