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Düsseldorf on the Rhine: Business and Architecture
Düsseldorf sits on the right bank of the Rhine, opposite the Ruhr industrial region and close to Cologne. Its pedestrianised Altstadt offers dense classic architecture and bars, while the Rhine Promenade links the city centre to the MedienHafen redevelopment.
Fast facts
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Population
- Approx. 620,000
- Language
- German
- Known for
- Rhine promenade, fashion industry, contemporary art, Altbier beer
Düsseldorf is the dominant business centre of the North Rhine–Westphalia coalfield, known for its compact, walkable city centre.
The Altstadt hosts the highest concentration of traditional bars alongside historic buildings.
The Rhine Promenade provides a flat, scenic path along the river, connecting the Altstadt to the MedienHafen, where Frank Gehry’s Neuer Zollhof towers stand among architecture-focused offices. Königsallee, with its central canal, offers one of Germany’s premier luxury shopping streets.
Neuer Zollhof Towers
Visit MedienHafen to see Frank Gehry’s three tilting towers, a prominent example of contemporary architecture in Düsseldorf’s redeveloped harbour area.
Rhine Promenade
Stroll the flat riverside path from the Altstadt to MedienHafen for continuous views linking major central districts on foot.
Königsallee 'Kö'
Browse luxury shops along Königsallee in Stadtmitte, distinguished by its central canal and status as one of Germany’s top shopping streets.
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