Car Rental Dusseldorf - Exploring Dusseldorf

Its central geographical location makes Düsseldorf an ideal starting-point for excursions around German and the Rhineland.

A interesting trip northwards leads to Kaiserswerth in the lower Rhine countryside, with the medieval ruins of the Barbarossa castle, picturesque houses and idyllic landscape.

Duisburg, the world's largest inland port is a short drive outside the city. Within the same distance you can reach the Neandertal, the site of the ‘Neanderthal Man’ discovery, with a scenic nature reserve and prehistorical museum.

Other nearby cities worth a visit include Bottrop, with its fascinating Warner Brothers Movie World - an amusement park and film studio.

The town of Essen is a pleasant daytrip from Dusseldorf, to see the Villa Hügel, former residence of the Krupp family of industrialists.

Mönchengladbach is a popular detour for its exquisite Renaissance palace and the Abteiberg Museum.

A pleasant drive out to Krefeld takes you to the historical Linn Castle and the German Textile Museum, where you can view some of the country’s most exceptional craftsmanship.

Another neighbouring town of interest is Wuppertal, best known for its unique suspended railway, the Von-der-Heidt-Museum and Wuppertal Zoo.