Things To Do
Make the most of your trip & explore Germany!
Here are some close by towns and sights worth checking out
Düsseldorf – Altstadt, Japanese district, Schloss Benrath, try Altbier
Essen – Zollverein Coal Mine
Cologne – Cathedral, try Kölsch beer
Solingen – Müngsten Bridge, Gräfrath Altstadt, buy knives
Bonn – Beethoven House, Drachenfels Castle, hike Siebengebirge
Wuppertal – Suspended monorail
Monschau – Charming town
Mosel Valley – Eltz, Cochem, try Riesling wine
Brühl – UNESCO palaces
Other close by towns – Xanten, Aachen, Maastricht
Got extra time? Head south—home of Audi, BMW, the Black Forest, Neuschwanstein (the Disney castle), the Alps, and turquoise lakes. Or drive the Romantic Road, a 350 km route through storybook towns.
Also, from Düsseldorf, Netherlands is just 55 min and Belgium is 1.5 hours away
Don’t miss the food! Currywurst, Döner, Bratwurst, Schnitzel, Pretzels, Spaghetti Eis, Frikadellen, Sauerkraut, Apfelstrudel, endless bakery breads, and of course, German beer.