Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf city breaks offer the visitor an opportunity to make the most of what German nightlife has to offer, with many cultural excursions to local landmarks and extravagant carnivals, guaranteed to ensure a good time. Cosmopolitan Düsseldorf is a perfect city break destination as it combines a wide range of cultural offerings, vibrant nightlife and excellent shopping facilities.

There are many bars and restaurants but the city also has an international reputation as a centre for art and culture with its numerous theatres and galleries. Set on the banks of the Rhine, the city offers a mix of contemporary and historic splendour and boasts everything from museums to elegant boutiques. Both Düsseldorf and Dortmund City Breaks are popular with visitors seeking a rural retreat away from the hustle and bustle of Germany's larger cities.

Almost completely destroyed in World War 2, the Düsseldorf Altstadt (Old Town) was restored to its original look based on the building's foundations. Nowadays the Old Town is a cosmopolitan mecca with a popular shopping mall packed with people visiting the Düsseldorf Christmas Market in the winter months. It's known as the "longest bar in the world", hosting over 260 bars and brewing houses which are popular with those looking to sample the local beer and ales on offer. The pubs are popular with beer lovers and offer plenty of choice for those on a Düsseldorf city break.

For a more in-depth look at the city, check out our definitive guide to a Dusseldorf city break.

• Flight time from London: 1 hour 10 min
• Düsseldorf Airport: 9km from the city centre; transfer time about 28 min
• Nearest railway station: Hauptbahnhof Düsseldorf
• Currency: Euro