Timeline
17:43
Walk to Trattoria La Castagnas for a quiet early lunch. Arriving at 09:00 ensures you beat the lunch rush and can enjoy the morning light without waiting for a table.
18:43
Stroll south along the Rhine promenade to the Medienhafen. The walk is short and flat, letting you take in the modern architecture and the river view in the soft spring light.
19:43
Climb the Rheinturm for the 360-degree view. At 172 meters, you can see the city stretch out in the golden hour light, with the Media Harbor spread out below you.
20:13
End the climb with a slice of pizza at Pizzeria Am Medienhafen. It is just a short walk from the tower base, offering a casual spot to digest the view and the lunch.
Local tip
The golden light in April starts late at 19:43, but the morning light around 09:00 is bright and clear, perfect for photography and walking.
Check before you go
- Trattoria La Castagnas is open from 12:00 on Mondays, but on other days it opens at 12:00 for lunch. If you visit on a Monday, you may need to wait until 12:00 or choose a different day.
- The Rheinturm restaurant is open during standard viewing hours; check the specific opening times for the lift access as they can vary by season.
- Pizzeria Am Medienhafen has no listed hours, so verify opening times before you go.
Worth knowing
- Trattoria La Castagnas is open at 17:43 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Düsseldorf (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).