Schloss Benrath (Benrath Palace) was built as a pleasure and hunting palace for the Elector Carl Theodor. Today, the ensemble in its artistic unity of buildings, interior and gardens, 60 hectares in all, is considered one of Europe’s rare complete works of art of the late baroque period. The main palace building (corps de logis), with its furniture, porcelain, paintings, etc., gives an impression of court life in the second half of the 18th century. The eastern wing houses the “Museum für Europäische Gartenkunst” (Museum of European Garden Art) and the western wing the “Museum für Naturkunde” (Museum of Natural Sciences).

Düsseldorf has the third largest Japanese community on the European continent after Paris and London. In the vicinity of the Immermannstraße, you can find a wide range of Japanese supermarkets, book shops, restaurants and more.

This church is a lovely piece of architecture and it is open to visitors. Inside you can find colourful window designs and an impressive altar. Stop by for a lunch break in the area and hear the church bells chime at noon.

Oregon's second tallest mountain is Mount Jefferson. Surrounded by the lake and wildflower meadows of Jefferson Park, the view of Mount Jefferson is entirely crowded in the warmer months. If you plan to go hiking, the best time to do so is from late March to early November.