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Insider tips for Düsseldorf

Discover the city during the glasstec trade fair. From October 22 to 25, Düsseldorf will once again be the epicenter of the glass industry: glasstec opens its doors in the Düsseldorf exhibition halls.

As the industry’s leading trade fair, glasstec presents the latest innovations and technologies that underline the performance and innovative strength of the glass industry. This year, from 22 to 25 October, the focus will be on the industry’s most important topics – including decarbonization, the circular economy and digital technologies. glasstec 2024 is therefore an indispensable platform for gathering and exchanging information about forward-looking developments in the glass industry. Of course, EK will also be there again – with its tried-and-tested connector portfolio and our new digital product ‘Smarelio Protect’.

During this exciting time, we as local experts would like to introduce you not only to the glasstec trade fair, but also to our beloved city of Düsseldorf. Whether you are looking for exquisite cuisine, vibrant nightlife, first-class hotels, fascinating sights or inspiring museums – we have the insider tips for you!

We would like to invite you to get to know Düsseldorf not only as a trade fair visitor, but also as an explorer. Immerse yourself in the diversity and charm of our favorite city.

https://www.glasstec.de/de/Besuchen

Cuisine & Nightlife

Düsseldorf is a lively city and an excellent choice for all night owls. If you are in Düsseldorf for the first time and want to go out, you will almost inevitably end up in the Altstadt or the Medienhafen. There are numerous restaurants for every taste. However, the compact city also has other easily accessible districts that also have a diverse gastronomic scene, such as Flingern, Unterbilk and Pempelfort.

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Beer gardens, bars & nightlife

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View along Königsallee – the “Kö” for short
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Art, culture & architecture

Whether art, architecture, theater, ballet or music – Düsseldorf plays in the top international cultural league. The density of museums in the Rhine metropolis is unique in Germany. The city is also rich in top-class architecture – the Gehry buildings in the Medienhafen and the Kö-Bogen by Daniel Libeskind are two outstanding examples.

There are two other important landmarks in the immediate vicinity of the Kö-Bogen: the Dreischeibenhochhaus, which rose 94 meters high in 1960 as a symbol of the economic miracle, and the Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus with its white, curved façade as a striking contrast. The Tonhalle and the Ehrenhof, the Carsch-Haus, the Wilhelm-Marx-Haus and the Behrensbau on the banks of the Rhine bear witness to the fact that Düsseldorf was already thinking big in the first quarter of the 20th century. Those who want to delve further into history will appreciate the legacy of Elector Karl Theodor von der Pfalz, who bequeathed Benrath Palace in the south and Jägerhof Palace in the central Hofgarten to his city.
https://www.duesseldorf.de/kunst-und-kultur

Kunstsammlung NRW | K20 and K21

With its first-class collections, the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen in Düsseldorf occupies an outstanding position in the international museum landscape. It includes the K20, the K21 and the Schmela Haus.
https://www.kunstsammlung.de/de

Urban Art

There is a lot to discover in Düsseldorf, even in the streets. If you look closely, you can find urban art everywhere in the city. With the Urban Art Map, you can discover the city’s most creative walls and get to know the most authentic side of Düsseldorf. Some artists have already made a name for themselves in the art scene with their works in the city on the Rhine. You can find the city map for the tour here:
https://www.visitduesseldorf.de/erleben/kunst-und-kultur/besuche-die-kunst

Movie night at the Hafenkunstkino

The harbor art cinema on the Platz der Medien is unique in Düsseldorf. Short films and animations are projected onto the façade 365 days a year after dark. The square in front of the media center in Düsseldorf harbor was designed by the artist Günther Uecker on behalf of the city as a multifunctional square with an open-air cinema.
https://hafenkunstkino.de

Little Tokyo

Düsseldorf is home to the third-largest Japanese community in Europe, with more than 8,400 Japanese people living in the vibrant Little Tokyo district. If you miss the liveliness of Asian cities, you will find it here. Nowhere else in Europe is Japanese life so concentrated in one neighborhood as here. Little Tokyo is home to numerous authentic restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets and cultural centers that offer an insight into Japanese culture and make the district a unique experience.
https://www.visitduesseldorf.de/erleben/sehenswertes/little-tokyo-duesseldorf

Media harbor in Düsseldorf
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Sightseeing

Treat yourself to a green break.

Hardly any other city is as green as Düsseldorf. Parks and green spaces run through the Rhine metropolis like a green axis. The Rhine meadows, the Hofgarten, the Volksgarten and the Nordpark with its impressive Japanese garden offer oases of peace in the middle of the city. A real insider tip is the Botanical Garden, which offers a special experience with its diverse flora. Whether you want to relax, go for a walk or have a picnic – Düsseldorf offers numerous opportunities to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy nature. Those interested in culture can take a trip to the Hombroich Museum Island, which is a fascinating combination of art, architecture and nature.
https://www.duesseldorf.de/stadtgruen/park
https://www.inselhombroich.de/de

The ‘MedienHafen’ in Düsseldorf: Breathtaking architecture, first-class gastronomy and creative business.

Düsseldorf’s ‘MedienHafen’ has undergone an impressive transformation from a former Rhine port to a modern center for media and creative industries. Once dominated by silos and warehouses, the skyline is now dominated by architectural masterpieces by renowned architects. Companies from the fields of media, communication, fashion, architecture, art and culture have found their headquarters here.

The port combines old and new in a unique way: Historic elements such as quay walls and railway tracks stand alongside modern architectural icons such as the city gate and the famous Gehry buildings. This mixture of historic buildings, modern architecture and the preserved harbor atmosphere due to its listed status gives the ‘MedienHafen’ its special charm.

The district is not only an office location, but also a lively place for leisure activities. Numerous restaurants, cafés and bars invite you to make culinary discoveries and are busy both during the day and in the evening.
https://medienhafen.de

Explore the heart of Düsseldorf: the old town

This historic quarter combines history, culture and joie de vivre and delights visitors from all over the world. The old town offers a fascinating mix of tradition and modernity. Stroll through the narrow alleyways and winding streets, which are lined with well-preserved half-timbered houses and offer a charming backdrop. Discover historic sights such as the town hall and St. Lambert’s Church with its striking towers. The old town is also a paradise for shopping enthusiasts and foodies, with numerous boutiques, galleries and craft stores. The old town is also famous for the “longest bar in the world”, a multitude of bars, breweries and restaurants known for their cozy atmosphere and traditional Altbier.
https://www.visitduesseldorf.de/attraktionen/altstadt-19519f54f5

Available almost everywhere in Düsseldorf: the local, traditional Altbier.
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