Duisburg
Not for bores. If you get bored in Duisburg, it is your own fault. The former stronghold of the steelmaking industry has now donned a colourful and multi-faceted guise. People who are interested in culture and history as well as shopping or sport enthusiasts cannot fail to be impressed and get their money's worth. Here some addresses with useful Duisburg information for culture lovers or sport fans from us. For more information also visit the Duisburg Tourist Office website.
Sightseeing
Landschaftspark Nord
A visit to Landschaftspark is simply a must - once a steelworks, today a palace of culture with stunning light shows and engine halls converted to open-air stages or adventure sports grounds.
Innenhafen
The Innenhafen [inner harbour] with a size of 89 hectares is an impressive testament for the economic restructuring in the Ruhr area. Today the former world largest inner harbour of the world has transformed into a nightlife district with maritime feel.
Lehmbruck museum
The Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum is one of the cultural highlights of Duisburg and in the Ruhr area. The museum is well known throughout Europe for its unique collection of modern sculpture.
Dragon boat fun regatta
See you at the harbour festival with dragon boat fun regatta, dance days, herring or wine festival? Ruhrtriennale or do you prefer jazz open-air events? The list of festivals and events in Duisburg is very long and it's great for everyone.
Extraschicht
500 events and 50 venues: Extraschicht - the annual night of industrial culture is a unique event in June. Former coal mines and steel mills turn into stage for street art, music and theatre performances, poetry slam and spectacular light and pyro shows.
Ruhr Top Card
The Ruhr top card is designed to meet your individual plans. Enjoy free entrance to attractions in Duisburg and the whole Metropolis Ruhr as zoos, Museums, industrial culture highlights, passenger ships and much more. The Ruhr top card is your explorer card.
Recreation
Running besides the lakes plain
Distance: 4 km
The surroundings of the Sechs-Seen-Platte [six lakes plain] in the woodland ... More
Swimming in Wedau
Distance: 3 km
The Wedau water world in the Duisburg sports park is a heaven for water ... More
Tennis at Raffelberg club
Distance: 3 km
Club Raffelberg is one of the most professional tennis courts and has been ... More
Golfing besides the lakes plain
Distance: 4 km
Beautiful landscape, park-like and immaculate greens characterize the ... More
Biking on the Ruhrtal cycle trail
Distance: 3 kmDiscover Duisburg by one of our city bikes and enjoy an exciting sightseeing ... More
Relaxing in the Landschaftspark
Distance: 10 km
Put your feed up in the shade of the blast furnaces, enjoy draught ... More
Celebrating in Dellviertel
Distance: 600 m
If you are in Duisburg, do not miss the chance to visit the Webster, The ... More
Running besides the lakes plain
Distance: 4 km
The surroundings of the Sechs-Seen-Platte [six lakes plain] in the woodland offer a perfect terrain for runners and spot for sportsmen. You can find your individual running route by running around one or several lakes.
Swimming in Wedau
Distance: 3 km
The Wedau water world in the Duisburg sports park is a heaven for water sports enthusiasts. Highlights at the Wedau bathing beach are the water playground and the water skiing facility. Who still had enough energy could do wakeboarding or play volleyball.
Tennis at Raffelberg club
Distance: 3 km
Club Raffelberg is one of the most professional tennis courts and has been based at Duisburg sports park since 1996. Whether inside or outdoors, the excellent tennis courts make playing tennis at Raffelberg tennis club pleasure.
Golfing besides the lakes plain
Distance: 4 km
Beautiful landscape, park-like and immaculate greens characterize the Niederrheinischen golf club course, situated in the area of the Sechs-Seen-Platte [six lakes plain recreational area]. The 9-hole course provides many more challenges than expected.
Biking on the Ruhrtal cycle trail
Distance: 3 km
Discover Duisburg by one of our city bikes and enjoy an exciting sightseeing tour on the Ruhrtalweg cycling path in Duisburg. You will see a fascinating urban area and cultural melting point that is full of surprises. We offer: City bike with speed gear and bike rental all year round for 7.00 Euro per day and bike.
Relaxing in the Landschaftspark
Distance: 10 km
Put your feed up in the shade of the blast furnaces, enjoy draught Pilsener beer in Hauptschalthaus beer garden... Or take a dive in the Gasometer, the largest indoor diving area in Europe. The Landschaftspark landscape park has something for everyone.
Celebrating in Dellviertel
Distance: 600 m
If you are in Duisburg, do not miss the chance to visit the Webster, The Webster is restaurant and brewery all in one. Among plentiful portions of tasty traditional home-cooking you will find fine handcrafted beers.