District
Old Town
The Old Town is the pulsating heart of Düsseldorf and known worldwide as the "longest bar in the world": packed into the tightest of spaces are hundreds of pubs, brewhouses and eateries, where the dark Altbier is poured fresh. Between Burgplatz with the Castle Tower, the Baroque St. Lambertus church with its twisted spire and the lanes around the market square, life goes on day and night. Right behind it opens the Rhine bank with its promenade, which links the historic quarter with the river and invites you to stroll.
Location & Character
The Old Town lies directly on the right bank of the Rhine and forms the historic and convivial centre of Düsseldorf. In a dense network of cobbled lanes, brewhouses, eateries and shops line up side by side, so that the quarter bears the nickname "longest bar in the world". By day visitors browse through the narrow streets, while in the evening the quarter turns into a lively meeting place for locals and guests from all over the world.
History & Sights
Around Burgplatz with its striking Castle Tower and the St. Lambertus church with its characteristically twisted spire, the history reaches back to the Middle Ages. The market square with the equestrian statue of Elector Jan Wellem, the town hall and the electoral buildings bear witness to the former residence era. Despite war destruction, the Old Town has preserved its historic layout and unites monuments and hospitality in the tightest of spaces.
Life & Surroundings
The Altbier is a cult here: in the tradition-steeped house breweries, the "Köbesse" tap the dark beer straight from the barrel. From Burgplatz a broad flight of steps leads down to the Rhine promenade, which invites you to stroll and linger by the water. Galleries, boutiques and the Film Museum round off the offering, and the neighbouring Carlstadt as well as the Königsallee are just a few steps away.
Attractions in Old Town
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Düsseldorf Old Town
The historic centre with more than 260 pubs and brewhouses packed into the tightest of spaces — the "longest bar in the world" and home of the dark Altbier.
Free entry
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Burgplatz & Castle Tower
Burgplatz on the Rhine is the heart of the Old Town; the Castle Tower is the surviving remnant of the former city palace and houses the Maritime Museum.
Free entry
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Rhine Promenade
The Mediterranean-feeling boulevard between the Old Town and the MedienHafen came into being after the riverside traffic was diverted into a tunnel.
Free entry
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Basilica of St. Lambertus
A Late Gothic brick basilica in the Old Town with its characteristic twisted spire — a landmark above the city's rooftops.
Free entry
Restaurants in Old Town
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Brauerei zum Schluessel
A traditional brewpub in the Old Town with its own Schluessel Altbier and hearty Rhineland cuisine.
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Uerige
A cult house brewery in the Old Town, famous for its particularly bitter Uerige Altbier.
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Brauerei im Fuechschen
A lively Altbier brewpub in the Old Town with a famous pork knuckle and Rhineland dishes.
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Brauerei Kuerzer
A young, modern Altbier brewpub in the Old Town with a relaxed concept and its own Kürzer Alt.
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En de Canon
A cosy Rhineland tavern in the Old Town with hearty cuisine and Altbier.
Topics in Old Town
Travel planners featuring Old Town
- Duesseldorf in One Day
The highlights in a nutshell: the Old Town and Burgplatz, the Rhine promenade, lunch in a brewpub, the Koenigsallee and the Koe-Bogen, the Media Harbour with the Rheinturm and an evening over Altbier.
- Old Town & Altbier — A Weekend
Two days of pure local feeling: brewpubs and Burgplatz, an evening in the longest bar in the world, plus the Carlsplatz market, great art and the Media Harbour.
- Duesseldorf with Kids
A family day full of discoveries: the Aquazoo Löbbecke with sharks and penguins, the green Nordpark with its Japanese Garden, the Rhine promenade and the view from the Rheinturm.
- Art & Koe — Duesseldorf for Connoisseurs
A day for culture and style: classical modernism at K20, great art at the Kunstpalast, a walk through the Hofgarten, shopping on the Koe and an upscale dinner.
Touren & Tickets · GetYourGuide
Altbier-Touren & Rundgänge in der Altstadt
Die Altstadt ist Düsseldorfs lebendigstes Viertel — entdecke die „längste Theke der Welt“ bei einer Brauhaus- oder Stadtführung.
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Hotels in der Naehe von Old Town
Aktuelle Preise und Verfuegbarkeit im Umkreis von 2500 m.
Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt
1660 m entfernt
102 EUR / Nacht
Palm Premium Hotel & Apartments
1412 m entfernt
128 EUR / Nacht
Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Centre
1573 m entfernt
155 EUR / Nacht
B-Hotel
1723 m entfernt
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