What to do in Duisburg

Activities, attractions and tours

Ruhrmündung in den Rhein bei Duisburg
Ruhrmündung in den Rhein bei Duisburg
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Duisburg, Hafen, Panorama
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Duisburg Attractions

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Places of interest in Duisburg

Duisburg is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Duisburg, and make it a breeze to explore Duisburg and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Duisburg to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Duisburg attractions

Duisburg has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Duisburg to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Duisburg.

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What to do in Duisburg

Popular places to visit

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Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord is just one of the places to see in Duisburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.

Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
The Tiger & Turtle in Duisburg. The Rollercoaster like monument can be explored by foot.

Tiger and Turtle - Magic Mountain

Enjoy an outing to Tiger and Turtle - Magic Mountain during your stay in Duisburg. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

Tiger and Turtle - Magic Mountain

Duisburg Zoo

5/5(1 review)

Why not meet the animals who live at Duisburg Zoo during your travels in Duisburg? Experience the museums and theatre scene in this walkable area.

Duisburg Zoo

Duisburg Inner Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Duisburg with a trip to Duisburg Inner Harbour. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.

Duisburg Inner Harbour

Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena

Catch an event at Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena during your trip to Duisburg. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.

Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena

Sportpark Wedau

You can take time to visit Sportpark Wedau during your travels to Duisburg. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the churches while you're in the area.

Sportpark Wedau

BG Duisburg Clinic

If BG Duisburg Clinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Duisburg.

BG Duisburg Clinic

Duisburg Christmas Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Duisburg Christmas Market during your trip to Duisburg. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums.

Duisburg Christmas Market

Six Lakes Park

Explore the great outdoors at Six Lakes Park, a lovely green space in Duisburg. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the theatre scene in this culturally rich area.

Six Lakes Park

Explore areas of Duisburg

Duisburg – Rathaus am Burgplatz

Duisburg Mitte

The archaeological sites and museums are just a few things visitors like about Duisburg Mitte. Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena and Sportpark Wedau are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Grunewald U-Bahn or Grunewald Betriebshof U-Bahn to get around the larger area.

Duisburg Mitte
Duisburg – Rathaus am Burgplatz

Duisburg City Center

If you're spending time in Duisburg City Center, check out sights like Duisburg Christmas Market or Mercatorhalle Duisburg and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Koenig-Heinrich-Platz U-Bahn or Steinsche Gasse U-Bahn.

Duisburg City Center
The Tiger & Turtle in Duisburg. The Rollercoaster like monument can be explored by foot.

Duisburg Süd

While you're in Duisburg Süd, take in top sights like Tiger and Turtle - Magic Mountain or Six Lakes Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St. Anna Krankenhaus U-Bahn or Muehlenkamp U-Bahn.

Duisburg Süd
Dellviertel Duisburg

Dellviertel

3.5/5(9 area reviews)

Get to know Dellviertel and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Theater am Marientor and Lehmbruck Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Kremerstrasse U-Bahn or Karl-Jarres-Strasse U-Bahn to get around the city.

Dellviertel
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Rheinhausen

While Rheinhausen may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tiger and Turtle - Magic Mountain and Theater am Marientor.

Rheinhausen
Sunset

Meiderich-Beeck

Visitors to Meiderich-Beeck like its parks. Jump on the metro at Auf dem Damm U-Bahn or Meiderich U-Bahn to see top sights like Rhine while you're in the area.

Meiderich-Beeck

 

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Day trip destinations from Duisburg

Common Buzzard sitting on a tree right at the parking space of the Solbad Vonderort.

Oberhausen

Ratingen featuring heritage architecture

Ratingen

Moenchengladbach showing a castle and heritage architecture

Krefeld

Medienhafen featuring night scenes, a river or creek and a city

Düsseldorf

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Muelheim an der Ruhr

Herrenhaus Gripswald bei Meerbusch Ossum

Meerbusch

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Moers

Dinslaken

Dinslaken

Frequently asked questions

Is Duisburg worth visiting?
One of the most popular things to do in Duisburg is visit LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen. Tick this major attraction off your agenda, then discover more of this area's family-friendly attractions and views.
How do I spend a day in Duisburg?
Start your day with a visit to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen and AQUApark Oberhausen. Then, explore different parts of Duisburg for local dining and some shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Duisburg?
The top tourist attraction in Duisburg is LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen, so don't forget to put it on your agenda.
Is three days enough to stay in Duisburg?
Three days will be plenty of time to tick off popular city highlights, including Duisburg Christmas Market, Theatre am Marientor and Kaisergarten Park and Zoo. The average stay in Duisburg is two days. If you have the time to extend your adventure, Düsseldorf isn't far away.
Is Duisburg a walkable city?
That comes down to what you want to do and see in Duisburg. Several sights, like Duisburg Christmas Market and Theatre am Marientor, are accessible on foot. If you're up for a stroll through some of Duisburg's best neighbourhoods, Duisburg Mitte is 3 kms (2 miles) away from downtown, while Duisburg City Centre is 0.32 kms (0.20 miles) away from the city centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Duisburg with kids?
If you are after sights and activities for all of your group, take a look at these excellent ideas for what to do in Duisburg with kids.

What to do in Duisburg for adults?
Duisburg Town Hall and DITIB Merkez Mosque are just two of the things to do in Duisburg. With loads of activities available, there's something here for everyone to explore.
Are there free things to do in Duisburg?
In Duisburg, Strandbad Wolfssee is an unmissable spot for anyone wanting to enjoy the city without reaching for their wallet. Also, wander around the parks and other neighbourhoods, and ask for ideas from a local tour guide. It's a simple way to discover the best free things to do in Duisburg.