At first glance the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia appears to be just another affluent, sterile business hub. But dig deeper and you will be rewarded with a cutting-edge art scene, innovative architecture and a brilliant booze-fuelled nightlife. Given their proximity to The Netherlands, Dusseldorfers see themselves as the most broadminded of Germans.
The K20 on Kunstsammlung am Grabbeplatz is a must-see for its collection of works by Picasso, Matisse, Joseph Beuys and Paul Klee. If it is contemporary art you are after see K21 on Kunstsammlung in Standehaus. The NRW Forum Kultur und Wirschaft may have a clunky name but it has one of the loveliest gallery interiors you will ever see.
The Rheinturm Tower makes a fantastic vantage point for panoramic views of the city. From its 168m high viewing deck you can get a bird's eye view of Frank Gehry's famous warped buildings and the Medienhafen, the revamped harbour area. This posh boulevard is home to Dusseldorf's designer boutiques and department stores. The Triton fountain is also worth a look.
With the largest Japanese population in Europe, the city has no shortage of sushi bars. In fact, Dusseldorf's cosmopolitanism ensures a good range of other cuisines too. But when it comes to local food the usual meaty stodge of bratwurst, scnitznels and slabs of pork served with potatoes and sauerkraut is pretty much the norm here. But Dusseldorf does have a few local specialities worth seeking out. One of them is their delicious smoked herring served on slivers of rye bread while another is rhenish sauerbraten: pickled roast beef with stewed apple.
Dusseldorf has more bars and clubs than you can poke a stick at. These can be found in the Altstadt area, the perfect place to enjoy some of Dusseldorf's local brews which include altbier (old beer) such as Schumaker, Fuchschen, Schlussel and Uerige. Make sure you also sample the local Killepitsch, a herb-based liqueur served in shot glasses which goes down a treat on freezing nights. What's more, most locally brewed drinks are organic so the subsequent hangovers are not too bad at all.
The K20 on Kunstsammlung am Grabbeplatz is a must-see for its collection of works by Picasso, Matisse, Joseph Beuys and Paul Klee. If it is contemporary art you are after see K21 on Kunstsammlung in Standehaus. The NRW Forum Kultur und Wirschaft may have a clunky name but it has one of the loveliest gallery interiors you will ever see.
The Rheinturm Tower makes a fantastic vantage point for panoramic views of the city. From its 168m high viewing deck you can get a bird's eye view of Frank Gehry's famous warped buildings and the Medienhafen, the revamped harbour area. This posh boulevard is home to Dusseldorf's designer boutiques and department stores. The Triton fountain is also worth a look.
With the largest Japanese population in Europe, the city has no shortage of sushi bars. In fact, Dusseldorf's cosmopolitanism ensures a good range of other cuisines too. But when it comes to local food the usual meaty stodge of bratwurst, scnitznels and slabs of pork served with potatoes and sauerkraut is pretty much the norm here. But Dusseldorf does have a few local specialities worth seeking out. One of them is their delicious smoked herring served on slivers of rye bread while another is rhenish sauerbraten: pickled roast beef with stewed apple.
Dusseldorf has more bars and clubs than you can poke a stick at. These can be found in the Altstadt area, the perfect place to enjoy some of Dusseldorf's local brews which include altbier (old beer) such as Schumaker, Fuchschen, Schlussel and Uerige. Make sure you also sample the local Killepitsch, a herb-based liqueur served in shot glasses which goes down a treat on freezing nights. What's more, most locally brewed drinks are organic so the subsequent hangovers are not too bad at all.
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