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A Rhine Adventure: Excursion from Cologne to Düsseldorf

Cologne, Germany

Your excursion begins in Cologne, where you board a train for a short journey to Düsseldorf. Upon arrival, you’ll experience the Renaissance charm of the Tow…

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Duration 5 hours

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Languages

English, German, Spanish

Group size

1–50 travelers

Full description

Your excursion begins in Cologne, where you board a train for a short journey to Düsseldorf. Upon arrival, you’ll experience the Renaissance charm of the Town Hall, rebuilt after World War II, and admire the iconic equestrian statue of Elector Johann Wilhelm, a symbol of the city’s heritage. Continuing on, you’ll visit the Schloss Tower, a surviving relic of Düsseldorf Palace now housing the Maritime Museum, while wandering through the twisting alleys of the old town. The tour then takes you to the Academy of Arts, where engraved stairways and the legacy of world-renowned artists highlight Düsseldorf’s creative spirit. Finally, you’ll enjoy a leisurely stroll along the scenic Königsallee Boulevard, indulging in luxury shopping and canal views before returning by train to Cologne, completing a memorable day trip filled with history, culture, and elegance.

Itinerary

Dusseldorf Town Hall - The town hall was rebuilt after the destruction caused by World War 2. Its construction took place according to the historic plans on its foundation walls. Therefore, it’s appearance makes it look like a real historic town. It is an aesthetic renaissance building with baroque extensions.

Equestrian statue - This statue is of a rider mounted on a horse. In latin, “equis” means Knight. After the Romans, there was no surviving monument equestrian bronze casted in Europe util the 1215-1450. The statue has Düsseldorf's famous Elector Johann Wilhelm von der Pfalz, also known commonly as Jan Wellem.

Schloss Tower - Also, known as the “Castle Tower”, this old monument is a relic of the old Dusseldorf Palace. It was burned down in 1882 and was shattered due to the damage in world war 2. This has now been renovated and also houses the Maritime Museum. Passing by the Schloss tower, you will be visiting the twisting old town alleys.

Starting from its main entrance, its stairway has the engraved words: “Für unsere Studenten nur das Beste" which means “For our Students- Only the Best”. The academy has been visited by many notable artist and photographers which include Joseph Beuys, Gerhard Richter, Gotthard Graubner, Ruth Rogers-Altmann, Sigmar Polke, Anselm Kiefer, Thomas Ruff, Thomas Demand, Thomas Struth, Andreas Gursky and Cndida Höfer.

Renowned for its landscape, Königsallee is an urban boulevard in Düsseldorf, which is an ideal place to end our tour. It also consists of fashion showrooms and luxury retail stores along its sides.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Private guided tour
  • Train tickets for up-to 2 persons only

Not included

  • Refreshments

Important information

Meeting point

Cologne, Germany

Don’t forget

Not suitable for pets Infants must not sit on laps Wheelchair accessible Not wheelchair accessible Not recommended for people with heart conditions

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