Goethe-Museum, Dusseldorf

For those who wish to learn more about German art, literature and history, Goethe Museum is the best place to visit. It was built in memory of the famous writer and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Goethe-Museum represents a Baroque palace; you will discover many things pertaining to life of this poet. This museum even includes some artworks which were inspired by his writings. Actually, the area where this museum was built is known as the place where the writer lived during a certain period in the 18th century.

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Sight Name: Goethe-Museum
Sight Location: Dusseldorf, Germany (See walking tours in Dusseldorf)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

Walking Tours in Dusseldorf, Germany

Create Your Own Walk in Dusseldorf

Creating your own self-guided walk in Dusseldorf is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Dusseldorf's Old Beer (Altbier) Walk

Just as London has given us Porter, Dublin – Stout, Burton – the original (English) IPA, and Cologne – Kolsch, Dusseldorf has contributed to the world of beers its signature Altbier. They say, Dusseldorf and Altbier go together like onion rings and blood sausage. Curiously enough, though, this delicious, cool-fermented and malty brew, ranging in color from dark brown to copper, is not... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles

Rhine River Promenade Walk

The scenic Rheinuferpromenade (Rhine Promenade) is the lifeline of Dusseldorf. Currently one of the most beautiful places in the city and a very popular destination for both locals and tourists, this approximately 1.5-kilometer-long embankment was developed between 1990 and 1997 to a design by architect Niklaus Fritschi.

The project was easily one of the most successful waterfront... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles

Dusseldorf Introduction Walking Tour

The area at the confluence of the Rhine and Dussel rivers was on the outskirts of the Roman Empire and settled by Germanic fishing tribes. It is from these small beginnings that the town takes its name. "Dorf" translates to "village" in English. The city of Dusseldorf has since grown far larger than that original eighth-century fishing village.

Dusseldorf was first elevated... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles