Dusseldorf sits proudly on the banks of the River Rhine and is a city that’s famous, above all, for its arts and cultural scene, not to mention some of the most breath-taking architecture in Germany. The population is only around 590,000 making it one of the smaller of Germany’s major cities but visit and you’ll find that there is more than enough to do and see. Hire a car in Dusseldorf and take the journey to The Rhine Tower which is an iconic landmark in the city.
Like many German cities, Dusseldorf is centred on a large market place and at the impressive Marktplatz you’ll also find the stunning renaissance architecture of the town hall. In complete contrast, the Aldstadt Medienhaven area around the city’s harbour is the ultimate in modernism with many different avant-garde buildings and a very vibrant and exciting café culture. Rent a car in Dusseldorf and you’ll also be able to visit the traditional Rhineland palace of Schloss Benrath which has guided tours of both the building and its natural history and gardening museums.
