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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Rhine

Catch the sun dipping below the horizon from Düsseldorf’s highest point, then wind down with a drink in the harbor.

Best time: 16:54About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:24

    Pizzeria Am Medienhafen

    Grab a slice of pizza to share. The modern ambience and tasty crust make it a perfect, low-stress start to the evening.

  2. 15:54

    Rheinturm

    Head up to the Rhine Tower. Take the elevator to the 172-meter observation deck. Arrive early enough to secure a spot near the glass, as the restaurant area fills up quickly.

  3. 16:54

    Rheinturm

    Watch the sun set toward the SW. The 360-degree view from the tower offers a clear line of sight to the water and the city skyline as the light fades.

  4. 17:24

    Curry

    Walk down to the Medienhafen. Stop at Curry for a classic German sausage with ketchup. It is a quick, local bite that fits the casual harbor vibe.

Local tip

The tower is open until midnight on weekdays. If you stay for dinner at the top, expect higher prices, but the view is the main draw.

Check before you go

  • The Rhine Tower is open Mo-Fr 10:00-24:00.
  • Check the tram route to Platz des Landtags if you are not driving.
  • Curry has no listed opening hours, so verify opening status before you go.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Düsseldorf (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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