Düsseldorf is a perfect city-break destination. Offering everything a traveler looks for in a city like shopping, dining, parks, culture, nightlife and unique experiences. This summer I had the opportunity thanks to the nice folks at Tourism Düsseldorf, to explore everything this hidden city has to offer. From castles to dancing fairy tale puppets, here are some pretty magical things to do in Düsseldorf.

 

Things to do in Dusseldorf
Totally magical and fairy tale like things to do in Düsseldorf.

 

Things to do in Düsseldorf

 

Summer is a lovely time of year to visit Düsseldorf. The trees are green, the sky is blue and flowers are in full bloom. It’s a great time for photos, taking strolls through the parks, exploring historic sites and shopping.

 

Things to do in Dusseldorf, Benrath Palace
Benrath Palace photo Christa Thompson 2016

 

Benrath Palace is a 200-year-old palace built as a summer home and hunting lodge for the Elector Carl Theodor and boasts a spectacle of baroque architecture and interiors. With its 60-hectare gardens, it’s thought of as a rare example of  late rococo Gesamtkunstwerk in Europe. Three gardens offer geometric and romantic ambiance.