Attractions

Benrath Palace:
Stunning late-Baroque palace set in extensive grounds in the south of the city, built over 200 years ago for the Elector Carl Theodor (d. 1799). This is a wonderful place to stretch the legs after a heavy business session. Benrather Schlossallee 104 (Tel: 899 7271), open Tues-Sun 1000-1700. Take tram 701 from Jan-Willem-Platz.

The Hofgarten:
A large landscaped area with fountains & formal flower gardens. At the northern end of the Kö.

Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen:
Fine selection of modern artworks by Klee, Kandinsky, Chagall & Picasso. Grabbeplatz 5 (Tel: 838 10), open Tues-Sun 1000-1800 (Fri until 2000).

Goethe Museum:
Permanent exhibition of the life & works of Goethe, including original documents, private letters & the manuscripts of his best-known works. Also a tourist shop. Schloss Jägerhof, Jacobistrasse 2 (Tel: 899 6262), open Tues, Fri, Sun 1100-1700, Sat 1300-1700.

Kunstmuseum Düsseldorf:
Don't be daunted by the appalling 1930s exterior, as it contains impressive collections of European art spanning the centuries right up to the present day. Stunning works of medieval glass. Ehrenhof 4/5 (Tel: 899 2460), open Tues-Sun 1000-1800.