subject: Top 5 Things To Do At Dusseldorf [print this page] The capital of North Rhine Westphalia, Dusseldorf is home to the world of fashion and trade. Famous for its fairs and gala, the month of July is known to be jam-packed with over 4.5 million visitors, though a fascinating fact is that the capitals population is a mere 1.5 million! Flights to Dusseldorf annually handle about 20 million passengers at the Dusseldorf International Airport.
So the first thing one usually does after arriving at the airport is checking in to a hotel. But just before you walk out, go for the exclusive airport tour, the visitors terrace. With cheap tickets to Dusseldorfs terrace get views of the entire aircraft processing, from arrival to departure. Planes can be seen perfectly clear for a long distance, until they disappear into the clouds. Enjoy a cup of coffee or some ice cream, at the cafe there.
Though one sees the city from above while landing, theres nothing as spectacular as seeing it from the Rhine Tower. Start the tour with the high-speed elevator taking you 170 meters above the city. Though you wont get a 360 degree view, youll get an awe-inspiring vision of the city and the neighboring countryside. Relish the fine culinary at the towers revolving restaurant. Though slightly inexpensive, avail cheap international flights to get an excuse to move about the city luxuriously.
Once youve settled in, go for a tour of the citys historic Old Town. Its the main cultural hub of the city, with a majority of the events taking place here, throughout the year. Based on your time of arrival, expect seasonal open-air shows and cinema, carnivals and stalls, festive celebrations and of course the Rhine boat trips. Firework displays are often an evening attraction too. Explore the lavishing restaurants and bars, known to be some of the finest of the capital. You might as well loosen up your pocket and shop, though a note to be made is that the market is closed on Sunday. You may find it tedious to get airline tickets during the peak festive seasons so make sure to book your trip in advance.
Next, visit the Schloss Benrath, a beautiful historic castle surrounded by gorgeous lines of flower arrangements, green parks, small themed gardens and a lot of natural beauty to enjoy. The greenery is outstanding! People usually stroll around the place and visit the cool pond to feed the geese. Its a refreshing escape from the hustle of the city, and a much peaceful spot to spend a few hours.
For many, the highlight of the trip is the Japanese-styled Park called Haus der Japanischen kultur. A series of exhibitions take place here throughout the year, bringing out the Japanese culture to the world. The estate has large Buddha temples enclosed by beautiful gardens and well-maintained surroundings. There is also a typical Japanese house built long ago that still stands gorgeously. Theres nothing German to this place but its definitely an eye-catcher of Dusseldorf.
