Timeline
14:20
Grab a pork knuckle to go. Schweine Janes Altstadt is open from 11:30, so you can pick up a simple, satisfying meal early. Eat it while you walk.
15:23
Walk to the Museum Kunstpalast. It is open until 18:00 on weekdays. Use the time to browse the collection before heading out.
15:53
Head to the NRW-Forum Düsseldorf. It is only a 3-minute walk from the museum. This spot offers a clear view of the river and the city skyline.
16:53
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW at 16:53. The NRW-Forum provides an unobstructed view of this event.
17:23
End the evening with a drink at Im Füchschen. It is a traditional pub in the old town, open from 15:00 on Tuesdays. It is a short walk from the viewing area.
Local tip
The walk from the museum to the NRW-Forum is short and straightforward. Keep your pace steady to make the sunset view on time.
Check before you go
- Museum Kunstpalast is closed on Mondays. Open Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00 (Thu until 21:00).
- Schweine Janes Altstadt opens at 11:30 daily.
- Im Füchschen is open from 15:00 on Tuesdays.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Düsseldorf (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).