Düsseldorf!! Named so because it is a Dorf (town) located on the Düssel river, is also the largest dorf in Germany. Düsseldorf is the seat for the Government of Northrheinwestfalia and is also considered the richest city in Germany. The Altstadt (old city) of Düsseldorf is located along the Rhein river where many people spend their summer evenings and weekends. The Altstadt is set up as a pedestrian area and has over 260 various international restaurants and pubs. Besides the restaurants and pubs, Altstadt hosts many outdoor fairs such as wine, jazz, Christmas, modern music, and many others. During the summer, Altstadt also provides outdoor movies along the Rhein. Düsseldorf also hosts over 18 museums, many theaters, opera, chateaus, and many large and varied parks. Go to http://www.duesseldorf-altstadt.de/ to see some excellent views of the Altstadt.

When it comes to shopping, Düsseldorf is the place to be. Affectionately referred to as the ‘Kö’ , Düsseldorf’s Königsallee with its elegant shopping arcades is one of the world’s most beautiful boulevards: the catwalk of the latest fashion trends ... one kilometer of seeing and being seen ... sauntering in front of an interested public on the terraces under the chestnut trees.  (Click on the photo to see a full size version).  This photo was taken, by Sheena, during our first month in Düsseldorf (June 1998). It was taken along the Kö and, of course, we were stared at quite profusely because we were in shorts and had a glassy-eyed stare about us from the lingering jet lag! Needless to say, we were SEEN!

In the south of Düsseldorf there is a very special sight: Benrath Chateau, built over 200 years ago as a summer residence and hunting lodge for the Elector Karl Theodor. The unique ensemble of castle and park is one of the most significant of its type. Go to http://www.stiftung-schloss-und-park-benrath.de/ to see some wonderful views of the Chateau.

 Use the links on the left of this page to go to the Düsseldorf Home Page, view a map of the downtown area, or go to the Düsseldorf Live Web Cams.

Cheers,
Eddie and Sheena