Düsseldorf has approx. 619,500 inhabitants and is the second largest city in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne. The Rhine metropolis is one of the five most important international business centres in Germany and offers a wide variety of industries. But the city has a lot to offer not only in economic terms: As a centre of the fashion and art scene, it is also known for its rich cultural offerings.
Düsseldorf's city centre combines tradition with modern lifestyle. One of its main attractions is the Kö, the most exclusive and well-known shopping street. Another important industry for the region is the financial services sector, with two auditing companies PwC and Ernst & Young located here. In addition, many flexible workspace providers such as Beehive, WorkRepublic and Spaces have settled in the city centre.
The old town attracts many tourists and locals with its small alleys, numerous restaurants and the so called “longest bar in the world”. The breweries offer traditional home cooking and Düsseldorf’s famous beer; “Altbier”. The heart of the city centre is the shopping mile Königsallee, known as "Kö" by local residents. The "Kö" is one of the largest shopping addresses in Europe, where especially well-known brands from the luxury sector are located. Another highlight of Düsseldorf's city centre is Little Tokyo, home to Germany's largest Japanese community, you’ll find innovative Japanese restaurants, concept stores and cultural offerings.
The area is excellently connected to local and long-distance transport via the main train station. Numerous tramways connect Düsseldorf's main train station with the rest of the city andreeway connections to the A52 and A46 are also easy to reach from the city centre.
The district is known for its prestigious office and commercial buildings. The modern architecture and futuristic design of the quarter offer plenty of potential for further new construction projects that can enrich the Düsseldorf skyline in the future. Similar to the city centre, the professional services sector dominates the Kennedydamm. Management consultancies such as McKinsey, real estate organisations such as Aengevelt and auditing firm KPMG are just a few of the many located here. Kennedydamm is known as Düsseldorf's fashion mile with approx. 400 showrooms of major brands such as Escada and Hugo Boss based here. In addition, renowned fashion companies such as MAC Mode, GANT and cosmetic company L'Oreal have their headquarters in Kennedydamm. The area is also an important location for trade fairs and events.
This area features parks, green spaces and is in close proximity to the Rhine making it a perfect spot to relax and unwind. Since the seventies, a considerable part of Düsseldorf's economy has been concentrated in Kennedydamm.
Kennedydamm has excellent public transport connections and links via the freeway. Düsseldorf international airport is 10 to 15 minutes away by car or public transport making it a convenient location for frequent travellers.
The harbour Medienhafen is known for its modern architecture and its idyllic location on the Rhine. Many companies from a wide range of industries are represented in Medienhafen, especially from the fields of media and communications, fashion, architecture, art and culture. The television station WDR and German headquarters of Shiseido are located here. Düsseldorf's flagship start-up Trivago is also based in Medienhafen. The flexible office scene is well-established and home to a wide variety of providers including WorkRepublic, Design Offices and Regus.
The historic elements of Medienhafen’s port area have been preserved to this day, such as silos, warehouses or old quay walls. The combination of old features and new architecture makes Medienhafen a charming area. Internationally renowned architects such as Steven Holl, David Chipperfield or Frank O. Gehry have contributed to it’s artistic buildings. But the area is also popular because of the large variety of restaurants. At lunchtime, they are well frequented, and after work, the numerous restaurants attract visitors with their view of the harbor. After sunset the Medienhafen is one of the top nightlife addresses in Düsseldorf.
The district is well connected to public transport, with several train stations nearby. By car, the Medienhafen can also be reached conveniently via the A46.
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