Duisburg

Germany
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Friday, August 29, 2025
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
8:27 PM

About

Duisburg is a charming city located in the west of Germany, bordered by the Rhine river. Known for its vast industrial complex, it is home to the world's largest inland port and the Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, a former industrial site transformed into a park. The city has a rich cultural heritage with multiple museums and galleries, as well as exceptional cuisine, including traditional German fare and international cuisine reflecting the city's diverse population.

30 Best Places to Visit

  1. 1. Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

    A former industrial park turned urban oasis, this park is home to ruins, gardens, and venues for festivals and concerts.

  2. 2. Duisburg Zoo

    One of the largest zoos in Germany, with over 2,000 animals from 280 species in a variety of themed areas.

  3. 3. Innenhafen Duisburg

    A revitalized inner harbor district with museums, restaurants, and bars.

  4. 4. Tiger & Turtle – Magic Mountain

    An art installation that resembles a rollercoaster, with stairs that let visitors climb to the top for views of the city.

  5. 5. LehmbruckMuseum

    An art museum with a collection of modern and contemporary sculpture, including works by Pablo Picasso and Wilhelm Lehmbruck.

  6. 6. Landscape Park Lake Six Lakes

    A beautiful park with walking and cycling paths around a series of interconnected lakes.

  7. 7. Kaisergarten

    A park with an amphitheater, duck pond, and botanical garden.

  8. 8. Theater Duisburg

    A modern theater with opera, drama, dance, and musical performances.

  9. 9. Duisburg-Hamborn

    A historic district with century-old homes and buildings, including the ornate Town Hall.

  10. 10. MSV-Arena

    Home of the MSV Duisburg football club, this stadium also hosts concerts and events.

  11. 11. Botanischer Garten Duisburg

    A botanical garden with over 3,000 plant species arranged in themed gardens, including a Japanese garden and cactus collection.

  12. 12. Museum der Deutschen Binnenschifffahrt

    A museum dedicated to Germany’s inland waterways and shipping industry.

  13. 13. Aquarius Wassermuseum

    An interactive museum on water and its importance, with exhibits on conservation, history, and technology.

  14. 14. Stadtwald

    A large forested park with hiking and cycling trails, playgrounds, and a deer park.

  15. 15. Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena

    A stadium that hosts sports events and concerts, with a capacity of up to 31,000 people.

  16. 16. Haus Ripshorst

    A castle-like estate with a museum on industrial and transport history, plus a park and lakes for recreation.

  17. 17. Salvatorkirche

    A 14th-century church with Gothic architecture and stained glass windows.

  18. 18. Landscape Park Multi-Gen-Park

    A nature and cultural park with trails, playgrounds, and a popular farmer’s market.

  19. 19. Doppelkokerei Hansa

    An industrial monument with guided tours of the former coal coking plant.

  20. 20. St. Joseph Church

    A Catholic church with a colorful mosaic and stunning stained glass windows.

  21. 21. Adventure World Zoom Erlebniswelt

    A family-friendly zoo with themed areas like Alaska, Africa, and Asia, and shows featuring animals.

  22. 22. Neumühler See

    A small lake surrounded by parkland, with playgrounds, pedal boats, and a beach.

  23. 23. Rathaus Duisburg

    A modern city hall with an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city.

  24. 24. 6-Halden-Park

    A natural area with trails and hilltop viewpoints over the city and the Rhine.

  25. 25. Abtei Hamborn

    A former monastery turned cultural center with guided tours and exhibitions.

  26. 26. Walsum Power Station

    A decommissioned coal power plant with a visitor center and guided tours.

  27. 27. St. Antony’s Church

    A Baroque church with ornate altars and ceiling frescoes.

  28. 28. The Old Synagogue

    A museum on the Jewish history of Duisburg, located in a former synagogue.

  29. 29. Honigpumpe on the Landscape Park

    A striking water sculpture with a pumping system that shoots water high into the air.

  30. 30. Wedau-Rubenbruchsee

    A nature reserve with a lake, beaches, and trails for walking and cycling.

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