Leisure and sightseeing tips for Duisburg and surroundings

Culture tips

Duisburg's musical offer ranges from first-class productions at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein opera house and musical highlights by the Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra to performances by the independent scene. Every year, the Ruhrtriennale culture and arts festival and the Klavierfestival Ruhr piano festival attract an international audience. Among Duisburg's most popular museums are the Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum - Center for International Sculptures, the Museum of Culture and Local History (Kultur- und Stadthistorisches Museum), the Küppersmühle Museum Centre for Modern Art and the German Inland Waterways Museum (Museum der Deutschen Binnenschifffahrt).

Industrial culture and event highlights in Duisburg

The great heritage of the impressive industrial culture is part of Duisburg: Coal mines, mining hepas, gasometers, steelworks and workers' housing estates designed by renowned architects. Marvel at particularly impressive constructions at the recreational area Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, where industrial history meets a generous recreational offer. Discover the history of railways, the mining and the shipping industry on 25 theme routes. If you want to, you can also explore the routes by bike.

Sightseeing, sports, shopping and more: Duisburg is for everyone

Next to its extensive cultural offer, Duisburg has a lot to offer for athletes, sightseeing enthusiasts, shopaholics and gourmets. There really is something for everyone! A whole list of all offers would simply be too long for this website - just come and discover Duisburg your way. To get you started, we have gathered a few insider tips and information regarding the most important sights:

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Duisburg Theatre

Duisburg Theatre is located right next to the Wyndham Hotel Duisburger Hof. Enjoy the varied programme in the classicist building: Concerts by the Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra, operas, ballet, theatre productions and more.

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Europe's largest inland harbour

Duisburg's Inner Harbour is not far from our hotel. See huge ships taking off to their cruises across the oceans. Take a harbour tour or visit the German Inland Waterways Museum to learn all there is to know about Duisburg harbour.

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WestSpiel Casino Duisburg

The Duisburg CityPalais is only a few steps away from our hotel. Inside, you will discover the exciting world of gambling with 354 slot machines an 14 jackpot machines. 31 tables offer classical games such as Black Jack, Poker or Roulette.

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The Ruhr region - cradle of industrial culture

The Industrial Heritage Trail (Route Industriekultur) is a unique network of museums, exhibitions and historically significant workers' housing estates. It is the world's largest touristic network for the promotion of the industrial heritages. The trail is well-connected to the public transport network.

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Forum Duisburg

The new shopping mall in Duisburg offers various stores on three floors for your holiday shopping. Find creative gifts and souvenirs - no matter if you are looking for fashion, jewellery, beauty products or local specialities, be sure to find what you are looking for at the Forum Duisburg.

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Mercatorhalle

Like the Casino Duisburg, the Mercatorhalle is located in the CityPalais next to our hotel in Duisburg. The hall is a conference and congress centre and also serves as a venue for organ concerts and concerts by the Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Lifesaver Fountain

Duisburg's landmark is located directly in the city centre. The sculpture was created by the French artist Niki de Saint Phalle and is a popular meeting spot for tourists and locals.

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Discover the Ruhr region by bike

The Emscher Park Cycle Trail and the “Rundkurs Ruhrgebiet” lead along former railroad beds and marvellous riverside paths. These trails are part of the 700 km long "Industrial Heritage Trail by bike". Discover exciting and manifold cycle-friendly regions.

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Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

The 100-year old former smelter of Thyssen has developed from an industrial memorial into an adventure park and local recreation area. Exciting guided tours are avilable, e.g. nocturnal torchlight tours.

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Duisburg Zoo

Duisburg Zoo is only 6 km away from the Wyndham Hotel Duisburger Hof. Explore the large variety of animal species, from the dolphinarium to the koala house. Additionally, there are many shows and feedings to observe.

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Duisburg Sport Park

The Water World at Duisburg Sport Park offers fun and recreation for the whole family. Only a few kilometres from the hotel, a water playground for children, a high rope course and a creative programme for your family trip await you.

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Sechs-Seen-Platte

The well-known local recreation area Sechs-Seen-Platte (Six Lakes Plateau) consists, as you might have guessed from the name, of 6 lakes that strech over 283 hectares. Enjoy a relaxed day trip with a wide range of leisure activities from hiking to sailing.

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Legoland Discovery Centre Oberhausen

Magical carousels and exciting 4D cinemas await you at the Legoland Discovery Centre in Oberhausen. The adventure world is within easy reach, 16 km away from the Wyndham Hotel Duisburger Hof.

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