Anyone wishing to explore Düsseldorf can choose from a range of very different themes: public green spaces, natural history, European garden art and Japanese cuisine. These themes offer different ways to get to know a city. Hofgarten offers a park perspective; museums, Little Tokyo and cycling routes each provide their own focus.

Green Spaces and Natural History

Hofgarten is Düsseldorf’s oldest public park and also its most important inner-city green space. It was created as a public promenade. A large expanse of water and a variety of sculptures are part of its character. The park thus brings together greenery, water and art in public spaces. Anyone interested in a stroll will find a different way to experience the city here than in an exhibition venue.

The Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum offers another perspective on nature: it combines a zoo, aquarium and natural history museum. Special exhibitions are held there regularly, with themes that vary from one exhibition to the next. Bringing these three areas together makes the museum a distinctive option for anyone interested in natural history.

Garden Art at Benrath Palace

The Museum of Garden Art at Benrath Palace explores European garden art in all its facets and offers an overview of around 2,500 years of garden history. The collections are displayed across approximately 2,000 square metres and 41 rooms. These figures give an impression of the exhibition’s breadth: the subject spans many eras and different aspects of garden art.

The park at Benrath Palace is also an option while you are there and is freely accessible. Before visiting, check whether any temporary restrictions affect access. This makes it possible to consider the museum collections and the freely accessible park as distinct aspects of what Benrath has to offer.

Little Tokyo: Japanese Cuisine and Culture

Düsseldorf’s Little Tokyo invites you to experience Japanese culture and cuisine. Along Immermannstraße and in the side streets, you’ll find ramen and sushi, izakaya tapas bars, grill restaurants and Japanese cafés. The restaurant mix can change; the types mentioned give an idea of the culinary diversity that defines the neighbourhood.

If you’d prefer to explore this focus as part of a guided tasting, consider the “Sushi, Sake and Japanese Lifestyle” tour. It lasts two hours and includes four culinary tastings. Check the tour format and availability before booking. This will help you choose between exploring on your own and the guided format on offer.

Old Town and Cycling Routes

The Schlossturm on Burgplatz in Düsseldorf’s Old Town offers another cultural stop. Its specific location can help you include it in your own exploration of the Old Town. Together with garden art, natural history and Little Tokyo, it offers a selection of different themes from which you can put together your own discoveries.

Cycling routes also offer a range of thematic perspectives. The approximately 20-kilometre Düsseldorf Climate Cycle Tour provides information about climate protection and climate adaptation projects. Its content may be revised, so check the current route description before setting off. The Rhine Cycle Route North Rhine-Westphalia also passes through Düsseldorf. In North Rhine-Westphalia, it runs from Drachenfels in the Siebengebirge hills to Emmerich am Rhein. One tour shares information about climate protection and climate adaptation, while the other covers a broader route, as indicated by its stated endpoints.

For your journey, the S11 connects Düsseldorf Airport’s terminal directly with Düsseldorf Central Station; the journey takes approximately twelve minutes. Travel times and services may change, so it is advisable to check the current connection before travelling. Whether you’d like to plan your stay around a park, culture, cuisine or a cycling tour, Düsseldorf offers a range of themes to explore.

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