Dusseldorf

Area

216 sq km

83 sq miles

Population

567,000

Time Zone

GMT/UTC +1 ()

Currency

Euro (€)

Düsseldorf, the state capital, is a posh, modern city that retains a charming earthiness and Rhenish joie de vivre behind its businesslike façade. This is perfectly reflected in its lively cultural and culinary offerings, and a rollicking bar and nightlife scene.