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Modern Art and Rhine Views in Düsseldorf

Start your afternoon with contemporary art, then walk west to the waterfront for a drink as the light fades.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 14:58

    K21 Kunstsammlung NRW

    Visit the K21 Kunstsammlung NRW. Arrive when it opens at 11:00 to enjoy the modern art collection in a quiet atmosphere.

  2. 16:28

    Isabella Glutenfreie Patisserie

    Walk 13 minutes to Isabella Glutenfreie Patisserie in the KÖ Galerie. Grab a coffee and a gluten-free pastry while the gallery is open.

  3. 17:58

    Maruyasu

    Walk 4 minutes to Maruyasu for lunch. This Japanese restaurant is clean, comfortable, and offers delicious food at a reasonable price.

  4. 19:28

    Rheinturm

    Walk 14 minutes west to the Rheinturm. Take the elevator to the 172-meter restaurant level for a 360-degree view of the city and the Rhine.

  5. 20:28

    Medienhafen

    Walk 18 minutes to the Medienhafen. Stroll along the southern end of the Rhine promenade to see the landmark Media Harbour as the sun sets.

Local tip

The K21 is free on the first Wednesday of every month. Check the route for the walk to the Rheinturm as there is no direct transport listed.

Check before you go

  • K21 Kunstsammlung NRW is open Tue-Fri 10:00-18:00 and Sat Sun 11:00-18:00.
  • Isabella Glutenfreie Patisserie is open Tu-Sa 09:30-20:00.
  • Maruyasu is open Mon-Sat 11:30-20:00.

Worth knowing

  • Isabella Glutenfreie Patisserie is open at 16:28 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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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