Day One in Dusseldorf Itinerary
Here is your travel guide to spending 24 or 48 hours in Dusseldorf.
Breakfast: Rosie’s
Start your day at this cosy bar serving a delicious breakfast and continental cuisine with vegan and gluten free options. Did we mention that this restaurant is also very Instagram-friendly? Perfect for your coffee o’clock Instagram story!
Rosie’s
Open 10am to 1am
Adersstrasse 21, 40215 Dusseldorf
+49 211 8766666
Morning Activity: Rheinturm and Schifffahrtsmuseum (Maritime Museum)
The Rhine Tower is undeniably Düsseldorf’s most recognizable landmark. It stands proud by the edge of the city center’s southern district. The viewing platform is accessible from 10 am until midnight.
Positioned at the top of the tower at a height of 172.5 metres, is a revolving restaurant that rotates around its own axis once every 72 minutes. It also has a separate viewing platform which gives you a breath-taking view of the metropolis. However, this is only open from 6 pm onwards.
If you’re not too tired and can spare an hour or so before lunch, you can also drop by Naval Museum or the Maritime Museum. It is a research facility that doubles as a museum!
Rhine Tower
Viewing platform is open from 10 am to 6 pm
Stromstrasse 20, 40221 Düsseldorf
+49 211 8632000
Maritime Museum
Open 10am to 6pm
German Maritime Museum
Hans-Scharoun-Platz 1
D-27568 Bremerhaven
+49 471 482 07 0
Lunch: Explore and eat in Old Town – Bob & Mary’s
Düsseldorfs Altstadt (Old Town) consists of around 260 pubs and bars, and therefore is known as the longest bar in the world!
For some grub, go to Bob & Mary’s, best known for their juicy burgers and tasty salads. Bob’s Burger Patties are made daily from 100% fresh German beef with a large roast beef portion. You can also try different types of burgers such as Avocado Burger and Goat Burger!
Bob & Mary’s
Berger Str. 35, 40213 Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
+49 211 86930710
Afternoon Activity: River Rhine Cruise
Explore this fun city through its river! The best part is you can get fantastic views of both the old and modern parts of town! Most of these cruises just last an hour or two hours long and would set you back around €15 to €25, depending on the duration of the trip and if you pick a return or one-way ticket.
There are several operators of this river cruise so we suggest that you do your research ahead of time and book tickets early!
Dinner: Have dinner and drinks at one of the bars on Rhine promenade after cruise at Kasematten Düsseldorf
After the cruise, continue enjoying the sights and sounds of the city by dining at one of the restaurants along the Rhine. You can’t go wrong with any of the choices here but one popular spot is the Kasematten Düsseldorf that offers Mediterranean dishes, Nordic cuisine and affordable cocktails.
Casemates Dusseldorf
Open 10am to 12am
40213 Dusseldorf, Germany
After dinner drinks or activity: Salon des Amateurs
If you’re into EDM (electronic dance music) and clubbing, you’ll definitely enjoy Salon de Amateurs. This is especially handy if you’re in Düsseldorf for the weekend as they’re only open on Fridays and Saturdays!
Amateur’s Salon
tombstone 4, 40213 Dusseldorf
Open 6 pm to 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays
