Explore the vibrant city of Düsseldorf in a unique way with the captivating audiotour from CityAppTour. This self-guided walking route takes you along the most iconic sights, including the majestic Rhine Tower, the chic shopping promenade Königsallee, the impressive St. Lambertus Basilica, the picturesque Hofgarten, the atmospheric Rhine riverbank promenade, and the lively market square.
But that's not all! This audiotour also unveils the well-preserved secrets of Düsseldorf, leading you to hidden gems not often mentioned in travel guides. Guided by your personal audio guide, you'll delve deeper into the city's history, culture, and traditions. Discover fascinating stories behind each monument and historical location as you explore at your own pace. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a culture explorer, or simply a traveler seeking more knowledge, this city walk will immerse you in the essence of Düsseldorf in a memorable way. Don't miss this opportunity to make the most of your visit and experience the city like a local resident!
Why Visit: At 240 meters, it's got the world's largest digital clock using lights that only locals can decipher.
Built in 1982, the decimal light system on the shaft confuses tourists daily. The rotating restaurant at 172 meters takes an hour per revolution. The tower tilted during construction - now anchored by 80 concrete piles.
Ever Wondered: why Germany's most expensive shopping street is named after a horse manure incident?
Napoleon called it Chestnut Avenue until citizens pelted King Wilhelm IV with dung in 1848. Renamed King's Avenue as apology. The canal is just 60cm deep - enough to keep drunk bankers from driving into shops. This audio guide Düsseldorf reveals where one square meter costs €14,000. The 1804 plane trees witness more shopping bags than protests now.
The Story Behind: The 14th-century spire leans 2 meters because they used wet wood that twisted while drying.
Duke Wilhelm V lies inside - he gave Düsseldorf city rights. Bombers spared it as a navigation landmark. The crooked spire saved the church.
Local Secret: Germany's first public park (1769) has swan descendants from a British royal gift.
Napoleon used it for military parades. Now office workers eat lunch where soldiers drilled. Heinrich Heine played here as a child - a plaque marks his favorite tree. The fairy tale fountain lets kids climb on characters. This walking tour Düsseldorf shows where Beuys planted his 7000 Oaks project. No "keep off grass" signs - very un-German.
What You'll Find: Two kilometers of riverfront where a highway disappeared underground in 1995.
Summer brings 10,000 people simultaneously. The steps adjust to every water level - German engineering at its finest.
Back in 1288: Düsseldorf won market rights here after the Battle of Worringen changed regional power.
The Jan Wellem statue (1711) survived two world wars. City hall burned in 1872 - only the Renaissance facade remains. This self guided tour shows where they still hold markets after 700 years.
