The best flight deals to Dusseldorf

Straddling the banks of the Rhine River, the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia offers picturesque strolls along the banks of the Rhine, pretty river views and a charming Altstadt (Old Town) alongside a dynamic cultural scene and contemporary architecture. The city is a major hub for business travelers as well as visitors on vacation, giving the city a cosmopolitan ambiance and a globally diverse dining scene. So whether you wish to spend your days touring exhibits in the various galleries and museums, enjoying nature by the river, seeing a concert or tasting local specialties in a brewery, you'll find plenty of activities to keep you occupied.

Dusseldorf is a city of contrasts where tradition, arts and contemporary culture seamlessly blend. Amid the cutting-edge architecture and the cobbled streets of the Old Town, performing arts venues, galleries, museums, open green spaces and a vibrant night scene are all waiting to be discovered.

On a city break in Dusseldorf, be sure to:

• See some of the city's best art on display at the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen (Art Collection North Rhine-Westphalia)
• Wander around the city and take in the city's eclectic architectural styles from baroque to Frank Gehry
• Visit the Rathaus (town hall) that showcases three different architectural styles
• Take a riverside stroll along the banks of the Rhine and admire sweeping city views
• Dive into a tavern and taste local Rhenish specialties
• Sample some of Germany's best beer in a local brewery
• Watch an opera at the highly-regarded Düsseldorf Opernhaus
• Window shop along the charming Königsallee boulevard and treat yourself to something new
• Experience the "longest bar in the world" by bar hopping down the pub-lined streets of the old town
• Stroll through the 18th-century-landscaped gardens of Benrath Palace