Sightseeing tips for Duisburg and the surrounding area
We've put together a list of things to see and do in Duisburg. The result is this list of our highlights from Duisburg and the surrounding area. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please ask. We're happy to help you discover Duisburg.
Duisburg and its districts
Tiger & Turtle
Walkable roller coaster – one of the most famous landmarks in North Rhine-Westphalia
Distance 2 km / Free of charge
Ehinger Straße and Kaiserswerther Straße, 47249 Duisburg
Six Lakes Plateau / Regatta Course
Recreational area with many lakes, forest and a pedal boat rental.
Distance 1 km / Free of charge
Kalkweg 250, 47279 Duisburg
Landscape Park North – LaPaNo
A disused steelworks with a museum-like atmosphere. The only way to experience it is...
It's fascinating to see the steelworks. Very exciting – especially at night when everything is lit up.
Distance 1 km / Free of charge
Neumühler Straße 78, 47138 Duisburg
Zoo and Dolphinarium
One of the largest zoos in Germany with dolphins, koalas, tigers and much more.
Distance 4 km / Admission
Mülheimer Str. 273, 47058 Duisburg
Harbor tour Duisburg inland port
The world's largest inland port offers daily harbor tours and trips to Düsseldorf and Kaiserswerth from April to October. Not just for children.
Distance 3 km / Admission
Marriage, fashion, and a currywurst
What a mix – but it's true. The wedding and fashion district in Maryloh boasts the most bridal shops and the first currywurst stand in Germany. Many people travel there for the bridal wear and the currywurst.
Distance 6 km / Free of charge
August Bebel Platz 7, 47169 Duisburg
Inner harbor
An old warehouse district that has been transformed into a party zone. One side old – one side new architecture. Very exciting and especially in summer a really great place to stay.
Philosphenweg 1, 47051 Duisburg
tree2tree climbing forest
Pure adrenaline at heights of up to 30 meters. A hike through the forest with a difference.
Distance 1 km / Admission
Eichenweg, 47055 Duisburg
Duisburg City
Largely destroyed in World War II and rebuilt in the 1950s with very little money. Not pretty, but plenty of space for city festivals. Whether it's the Paint & Chrome Festival, the Wine Festival, or the big city festival, there's always something going on here.
Distance 3km / Free
Königstraße, 47051 Duisburg
Küppersmühle Museum
The MKM art museum houses the Stör family collection. That alone would be worth a visit – but the building itself is definitely the second highlight. It features a large viewing platform offering panoramic views of Duisburg and the inner harbor.
Distance 4 km / Admission
Philosophenweg 55, 47051 Duisburg
Rhine Orange
This is where the Ruhr River flows into the Rhine. To make it easier to find, an artist has erected a slab. Very impressive and important for the Ruhr region.
Distance 4 km / Free of charge
Am Bört, 47059 Duisburg
Speedboat tour on the Rhine
Cruising the Rhine at over 60 km/h sounds slow – but it's actually really fast and a lot of fun in the boat. Available with or without a skipper.
Distance 4 km / Reservations via reception in the months of March – November
Schifferstraße 90, 47058 Duisburg
Lehmbruck Museum
The Museum of Modern Art – very famous for Beuys' bathtub.
Distance 3 km / Admission
Friedrich Wilhelm Straße 40, 47051 Duisburg
Inland Waterways Museum
Here, the old days of private owners on steamships are brought back to life. Fascinating for young and old.
Distance 6 km / Admission
Apostlestraße 84, 47119 Duisburg
Salvator Church, Town Hall and excavations
Here you can see how old Duisburg is. The first people settled here over 1200 years ago, and hidden in the archway of the town hall is a reminder that Duisburg was once a free Hanseatic city.
Distance 4 km / Free of charge
Burgplatz 19, 47051 Duisburg
Hit market
The shop where women, and occasionally men, wander in awe. A 10,000 m² paradise of home decor with incredible prices and fantastic items. Highly recommended.
Distance 4 km / Free of charge
Münzstraße 37-41, 47051 Duisburg
Duisburg Ruhrort
This is where the freight deals for the private merchants were negotiated and the barges were moored. And when darkness fell – well, that's when things really got going. Schimanski would down his beers here.
Distance 5 km / Free of charge
Horst Schimanski Gasse, 47119 Duisburg
The area around Duisburg
Gasometer Oberhausen
This impressive building regularly hosts very interesting exhibitions. It can easily be combined with a visit to the Centro shopping center.
Distance 20 km / Admission
Arenastrasse 11, 46047 Oberhausen
Centro Oberhausen
Shopping, strolling and delicious food – all combined with free parking.
Distance 20 km / Free of charge
Centroallee, 46047 Oberhausen
Düsseldorf Old Town
The world's longest bar, right on the Rhine – and shopping is a must: from expensive to cool, Düsseldorf has it all. The best way to get there is by taking the U79 to Heinrich Heine Allee.
Distance 20 km / Free of charge
Heinrich Heine Allee 40213 Düsseldorf
Zollverein Coal Mine, Essen
Museum and party zone in one – definitely worth a visit.
Distance 30 km / Free of charge
Bullmannaue 11, 45327 Essen
The Roman Park in Xanten
How did the Romans live on the Rhine – what did they do? You can find out all this at the Xanten Open-Air Museum and then visit Xanten itself.
Distance 50 km / Admission
At the Rhine Gate, 46509 Xanten
Mining Museum Bochum
One of my highlights: How did we get our hands on the Ruhr region's black gold back in the day? Here, you'll see it up close – and I mean that literally. Prepare to be surprised.
Distance 45 km / Admission
At the Mining Museum 28, 44791 Bochum
Musical Starlight Express
After the Mining Museum – culture! Acrobatics, music, and excitement all in one. Always fantastic. You should book your tickets in advance.
Distance 45 km / Admission
Stadion Ring 24, 44791 Bochum
Zoo: Zoom Adventure World Bottrop
Zoom is not a zoo, but an experience – expansive and always surprising.
Distance 40 km / Admission
Bleckstraße 64, 45889 Gelsenkirchen
The DFB Museum Dortmund
The pilgrimage center for football fans. The regular exhibition on the history of German football is further enhanced by special exhibitions. Football fans will be amazed.
Distance 60 km / Admission
Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1, 44137 Dortmund
Henrichenburg ship lift
A ship lift dating back to 1899, with an attached museum and a small café serving delicious cakes and pastries. The whole place is very impressive.
Distance 60 km / Admission
At the boat lift 26, 45731 Waltrop
Roermond Outlet
Over 180 brand and designer shops can be found in this large outlet. The great thing here is that it offers direct access to Roermond city center, which is also very attractive and has fantastic shops.
Distance 70 km / Free
Stadsweide 2, Roermond, Holland
Venlo City – Holland
A very nice Dutch city center – perfect for shopping. Coffee is very cheap in Holland.
Distance 15 km / Free of charge
Monseigneur Nolensplein 50, Venlo, Holland
The old town of Kaiserswerth
The ruins of the Imperial Palace lie on the Rhine, surrounded by a beautiful old town with charming pubs, restaurants (the Schiffchen restaurant has a Michelin star), and small shops. The best way to get there is again by taking the U79 tram. This is also a nice option if you're returning from the trade fair and want to make a stop before your hotel.
Distance 15 km / Free of charge
Kaiserwerther Markt 26, 40489 Düsseldorf
Looking for more tips? No problem. Just come to reception – we're happy to help you discover even more of the Ruhr area.