Weekend Away: Dusseldorf
Modern, sexy, historic and hot, hot, hot, Düsseldorf, Germany is at the center of the Rhine Ruhr area, a bustling network of 53 (!) connected cities with a total population of about 6 million.
U.S-based Düsseldorf rep, Rainer Perry says Düsseldorf is a “Hidden Gem” Destination and perfect for a quick weekend getaway. Direct flights from Miami, New York, even Fort Myers, Florida make it easy.
Media Harbor is a hip and recently renovated riverfront work and nightlife mecca with stunning buildings designed by superstar architects such as Gehry and Chipperfield. Steps from the historic Old Town, its promenade offers 260 restaurants and pubs in under a mile, and has been dubbed the “Longest Bar in the World.” Add to this 17 world-renowned museums and hundreds of galleries, the elegant shopping boulevard Koenigsallee, and no fewer than 20 castles located in and around the city.
Modest and flying just under the radar, you'd never know that Düsseldorf, is one of Europe’s most modern and prosperous cities with 5,000 companies, calling the city home including 500 U.S. and 500 Japanese companies.
Get in on the right weekend and you can hit one of the the many international events, fairs and festivals in the city. Japan Day, the largest fair on the Rhine, Jazz-Rally, and the FIS Cross Country World Cup are among dozens of fun things to do.
Fly in during Christmas and check out the city's Xmas market. Click here to see a full Düsseldorf itinerary. Maybe a weekend won't be enough....
