City: Düsseldorf

… The southern charm of the old town with its many shops, cafés and breweries is also something very special. There’s a lot going on here, especially in the evenings, which is why the city is also known as the “longest bar in the world”. Another highlight of the North Rhine-Westphalian state capital is definitely Düsseldorf’s Königsallee, also known as the Kö. Here you can shop to your heart’s content and marvel at the shop windows of the most famous luxury brands. The beautiful boulevard is also a wonderful place to stroll and wander. There are also regular events on the Kö throughout the year. A particular eye-catcher is the Kö-Bogen – an impressive building by US star architect Daniel Libeskind. Another hotspot that you should definitely not miss is the Düsseldorf Media Harbour. The former commercial harbour impresses with a special combination of listed harbour and modern architecture. In addition to hip and international companies from the media and creative industries, you will also find numerous cafés and restaurants here. A popular photo motif in the Media Harbour is the Neue Zollhof, which was designed by the famous architect Frank O. Gehry. Düsseldorf’s Rhine promenade is also always busy. Here you can take a leisurely stroll along the river or sit on the Rhine steps and watch the passing ships. The inviting steps on the banks of the Rhine are one of the city’s favourite meeting places. The Japanese Garden in Düsseldorf, on the other hand, is a little more tranquil. Located in the north-western part of the Nordpark, the “Garden of Reflection” covers over 5,000 square metres and features artfully trimmed trees, idyllic ponds, stone lanterns and traditional stone carvings made from natural stone. This diverse city on the Rhine has something for everyone!