Studying in Düsseldorf

The Altstadt (Old Town) is probably one of the best-known areas of Düsseldorf. Here you will find many chic cocktail bars and trendy dance clubs but also traditional pubs and restaurants in quaint and narrow alleys. Especially in the older pubs, you can expect to be served the typical local Altbier, a dark top-fermented beer speciality. Other culinary highlights of the city are "Halve Hahn" (rye roll with cheese and spices), "Himmel un Äd" (mashed potatoes and apple sauce with meat as a side dish) or "Rheinischer Sauerbraten" (a roast marinated in vinegar and other spices).

The Königsstraße, or "Kö" for short, is known throughout Germany as a shopping paradise with its exclusive designer shops and the adjacent shopping centre. If you would rather have a relaxed time with your friends, we can recommend the Rhine promenade. Especially in spring and summer, you can stroll along the river Rhine or enjoy the sun on one of the meadows. You can buy refreshing drinks or snacks at the many small cafés and bars directly on the banks. If you want to follow the river even further, one of the boat tours along the Rhine might be just the thing for you.

If you were wondering why Düsseldorf is nicknamed "Nippon on the Rhine", it's because of the large Japanese community. It shapes the city's diverse culture. Besides the annual Japan Day, where manga fans and sushi lovers come together, you will also find numerous Japanese restaurants, small shops and supermarkets in Little Tokyo.

Another cultural highlight of Düsseldorf is, of course, the carnival. Just like in Cologne, Aachen and Bonn, Düsseldorf goes crazy during carnival. For the street carnival, you slip into a costume of your choice and party and sing in bars and clubs with your friends.