8 Days in Düsseldorf: A Journey of Culture and Nature

Emre Tugrul

17 Jan 2024

Embark on an 8-day adventure in Düsseldorf, where ancient marvels and natural wonders await. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Japanese Gardens, explore fascinating museums, indulge in delicious cuisine, and stroll along the picturesque Rheinuferpromenade. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in this vibrant city!

Trip to Düsseldorf

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serenity and History - Japanese Garden, Museum Burg Linn, Heim Werk, Filmmuseum Düsseldorf

$101

$ 40

Hotel Dusseldorf Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Tranquil gardens designed by landscape architect Iwakii Ishiguro with fish ponds & water features.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Moated castle dating from the 12th century with an adjacent archeological museum & hunting lodge.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$23

29 - 35 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

4 - 6 min

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Interactive cinematic museum with rare technical items, movie posters, film archives & a cinema.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

Day 2Art and Nature Fusion - Museum Kunstpalast, Rheinpark Golzheim, Goldsheim Coffee, Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum Dusseldorf

$119

$ 40

Hotel Dusseldorf Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Large art museum for modern & fine art masterpieces, including works by Rubens & decorative arts.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

3 - 4 min

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Riverside city park with sprawling lawns, playgrounds, jogging paths & an eatery.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$51

6 - 8 min

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This museum offers themed rooms depicting the evolution of biodiversity, with a range of animals.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$30

Day 3Medieval Charms and Riverside Bliss - Kaiserpfalz Kaiserswerth, Nord Park, Block House, Schifffahrtsmuseum

$82

$ 40

Hotel Dusseldorf Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Remains of a 12th-century castle open seasonally, with river & countryside views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Popular, expansive park featuring themed gardens, fountains, shade trees & walking paths.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Mit dem ersten Block House in Hamburg fing 1968 alles an. Mittlerweile verwöhnen wir unsere Gäste europaweit in 51 Restaurants mit Steaks

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$63

3 - 4 min

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Museum focused on shipbuilding, travel & ecology of the Rhine, set in a tower of the city palace.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$19

Day 4Cultural Delights and Pub Vibes - Hetjens-Museum, NRW-Forum Düsseldorf, Fatty's Irish Pub, Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, Goethe-Museum Düsseldorf

$144

$ 30

Hotel Dusseldorf Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Founded in 1909, this museum with a gift shop & a library showcases ceramics from around the world.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$19

6 - 8 min

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Changing art exhibitions with a focus on photography and new media in a minimalist gallery.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

10 - 15 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$39

2 - 3 min

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Contemporary German & European art in 1970s museum with tunnel gallery displaying new artists' work.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$38

11 - 16 min

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Grand 18th-century house with a collection of artifacts relating to Goethe's life & work.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$19

Day 5Tranquility and Wildlife - Hofgarten, Neandertal Game Reserve, Solingen Bird and Animal Park, Pizza Pazza

$101

$ 50

Hotel Dusseldorf Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Lush green space with meadows & formal flowerbeds, plus a pond, bandstand & Henry Moore sculpture.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Wooded natural area featuring paths, hills & a river, plus a game reserve with bison & wild horses.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Compact family attraction housing exotic & native animal species such as parrots & barbary apes.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

17 - 21 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$63

Day 6Nature's Retreat and Architectural Marvel - Wildpark Grafenberger Wald, Schloss Benrath, Bistro Zicke, Rheinuferpromenade Düsseldorf

$56

$ 40

Hotel Dusseldorf Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Free park featuring native animals in natural looking enclosures, plus a bee house & playground.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Striking 1700s residence with original interiors, a lake & ornate gardens, plus a museum & events.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$23

27 - 33 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$33

4 - 6 min

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Busy riverfront promenade for walking, skating & cycling, with outdoor beer gardens & restaurants.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Artistic Wonders and Animal Encounters - Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Tierpark Tannenbusch, Restaurant Anton

$102

$ 40

Hotel Dusseldorf Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Modern/contemporary art displays, part of the regional state art collection, including Klee & Dalí.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$45

29 - 35 min

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Outdoor wildlife park featuring wild boars, bison, pigs & waterfowl, plus a play area & trails.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$57

Day 8Parks and Gardens - Südpark, Botanical Garden, Spaghetti Haus, Insel Hombroich

$75

$ 50

Hotel Dusseldorf Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Historic, sprawling park with recreational pond & grassy areas, natural wildlife habitats & gardens.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Tours are available of this botanical garden with a big domed greenhouse & many plants.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$45

17 - 21 min

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Cultural center with 10 airy pavilions uniting Asian and modern art with architecture & landscape.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $1105 In total

Activities & Food:$778

Transport:$327