Burgplatz is where the little River Düssel, which gave the town its name, flows into the Rhine. In the background is the former collegiate church, St. Lambertus, with the shrine of St. Apolinaris. Next to the bridge over the Düssel, the monument to Düsseldorf being granted the privileges of a town demonstrates impressively more than 725 years of town history (town status granted in 1288). The square is dominated by Alter Schlossturm, the old palace tower (now the Schifffahrt-Museum navigation museum) and last testimony to the princely palace from the 13th century that fell victim to flames in 1872. The generously proportioned Rhine embankment promenade is considered one of the most beautiful on the Rhine. Upriver, the Medien Hafen is characterised by outstanding architectural creations, and the elegant district of Oberkassel on the opposite bank by art-nouveau facades.

Along with the Arab Quarter, Chinatown is one of the more vibrant parts of the city with its own distinct flare. Apart from the exotic herbal remedies and omnipresent dragons, there is a daily fish market and a pop-up street food market in one of its busy narrow streets.

Bluff Beach, located on Isla Colon, is becoming a hot destination for beach lounge chilling and has a reputation for great surfing.

Rive Gauche Brasserie is located along the scenic Lichtentaler Allee. This elegant restaurant serves authentic French cuisine in a beautiful setting surrounded by nature.