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Classic Remise Düsseldorf
A magnificent classic car centre in a restored locomotive roundhouse filled with rare vehicles, workshops, and automotive lifestyle shops.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Düsseldorf
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About Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Wersten, 34km from Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom).
Düsseldorf is in Germany. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Wersten, about 5 km away.
Düsseldorf (German: [ˈdʏsl̩dɔʁf] ) is the capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous state of Germany. It is the second-largest city in the state after Cologne and the sixth-largest city in Germany, with a 2024 population of 618,685. Most of Düsseldorf lies on the right bank of the Rhine, and the cityRead more
has grown together with Neuss, Krefeld,
Hilden, Langenfeld, Ratingen, Meerbusch, Dormagen, Erkrath, Solingen and Monheim. Düsseldorf is the central city of Rhine-Ruhr, the second biggest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union, that stretches from Bonn via Cologne and Düsseldorf to the Ruhr.
Düsseldorf began as a small settlement at the mouth of the Düssel River, gaining city rights in 1288 after the Battle of Worringen. In the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance, it grew into a regional political and cultural centre under the Dukes of Berg and later as the capital of the United Duchies of Jülich-Cleves-Berg. The 17th and 18th centuries saw flourishing arts and architecture, with Düsseldorf becoming known for its court culture and early art academy. During the Napoleonic era, it was briefly part of the Grand Duchy of Berg before coming under Prussian control in 1815, where it industrialised rapidly in the 19th century. During the 20th century, Düsseldorf developed into one of Germany's most important centres for administration, business, and culture. In 1946, it became the capital of the newly created state of North Rhine-Westphalia, strengthening its political role.
Düsseldorf is classified as a GaWC Alpha- world city. It is an international business and financial centre, known for its fashion and trade fairs, and is headquarters to two Fortune Global 500 (Uniper and Metro) and three DAX companies (Rheinmetall, Henkel and GEA). Messe Düsseldorf organises nearly one fifth of premier trade shows. Düsseldorf Airport is Germany's fourth-busiest airport, serving as the main international hub for the Ruhr, Germany's largest urban area. Mercer's 2023 Quality of Living survey ranked Düsseldorf the tenth most livable city in the world.
There are 22 institutions of higher education in the city including the Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, the university of applied sciences (Hochschule Düsseldorf), the academy of arts (Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, whose members include Joseph Beuys, Emanuel Leutze, August Macke, Gerhard Richter, Sigmar Polke, and Andreas Gursky), and the university of music (Robert-Schumann-Musikhochschule Düsseldorf). The city is also known for its influence on electronic/experimental music (Kraftwerk) and its Japanese community. As the second largest city of the Rhineland, Düsseldorf holds Rhenish Carnival celebrations in February/March, which rank as the third most prominent in Germany after those of Cologne and Mainz.
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What is there to see near Düsseldorf?
Within an hour or so of Düsseldorf: Classic Remise Düsseldorf (4 km), Wuppertal Schwebebahn (26 km), Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) (34 km), Zollverein Coal Mine (35 km).
Are there any good drives near Düsseldorf?
The nearest famous roads are Mosel Valley Wine Route, Baraque de Fraiture and Moselle Valley Road (B53).
Where is Düsseldorf?
Düsseldorf is in Germany, about 5 km from Wersten.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 0
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Timezone
- Coordinates
- 51.2232, 6.7793
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Düsseldorf
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Wuppertal Schwebebahn
The world's oldest electric suspension railway glides above the Wupper River, a 1901 engineering marvel still in daily use.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
This twin-spired Gothic giant towers over the Rhine, its 533 steps rewarding climbers with a sweeping city panorama.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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Zollverein Coal Mine
A Bauhaus-styled colliery and UNESCO icon of the Ruhr, now a striking park of red walkways, museums and a winter ice rink.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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Phantasialand
Award-winning German theme park near Cologne known for incredibly detailed theming and innovative ride experiences.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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Toverland
Dutch indoor-outdoor theme park in Limburg offering a mix of thrill rides and family attractions in themed areas.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Düsseldorf
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 69 kmDrachenfelsA dragon-legend hilltop ruin in the Siebengebirge offers Rhine panoramas that inspired Byron and generations of romantics.
- 74 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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