MedienHafen is Düsseldorf’s boldest example of urban reinvention, where industrial heritage meets architectural innovation. Once a bustling Rhine port, the area fell into decline by the late 20th century. In the 1990s, the city launched an ambitious redevelopment, inviting world-renowned architects like Frank Gehry, David Chipperfield, and Steven Holl to transform the derelict warehouses into a dynamic business and leisure district. Today, MedienHafen is home to media companies, design firms, restaurants, and luxury apartments. Its most iconic landmark, Gehry’s Neuer Zollhof, features three sculptural buildings with undulating façades that reflect the harbor’s energy. The district retains its maritime character through preserved quay walls and rail tracks, blending old and new. With its waterfront cafés, public art, and skyline views, MedienHafen is a magnet for creatives, professionals, and visitors alike.
Düsseldorf GermanyMedienHafen, located along the Rhine River in Düsseldorf’s southern city center, is a dynamic district that has transformed from an industrial harbor into a showcase of innovative architecture and vibrant urban life. Famous for avant-garde buildings designed by renowned architects including Frank Gehry, whose iconic Neuer Zollhof complex features striking curved and metallic facades, the area is a major hub for media, design, and creative industries. The district blends historic harbor elements like old quay walls and rails with modern offices, art galleries, theaters, restaurants, and bars, creating a lively atmosphere. Nearby landmarks include the Rheinturm (Rhine Tower) with its observation deck and revolving restaurant, the Stadttor steel-and-glass City Gate, and the Kniebrücke bridge which connects MedienHafen to the city center and the picturesque Rhine Embankment Promenade. This riverside quarter combines cutting-edge design with cultural events and leisure opportunities, making it a must-visit destination in Düsseldorf.
Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum
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Museum Kunstpalast
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K20 – Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen
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K21 – Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen
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Kunsthalle Düsseldorf
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Kunst im Tunnel
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Filmmuseum Düsseldorf
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Hetjens-Museum
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Heinrich-Heine-Museum
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Stadtmuseum Düsseldorf
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Goethe-Museum
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Memorial Dusseldorf
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Haus der Geschichte Nordrhein-Westfalen
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NRW-Forum Düsseldorf
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Neuer Kunstraum Düsseldorf
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Bonsai-Museum Düsseldorf
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Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus
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Theater an der Kö
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Capitol Theater
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Junges Schauspiel
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basedonart gallery
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AURA Kunstraum
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Galerie Paffrath
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VAN HORN
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BBK Kunstforum e.V.
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Kadel Willborn
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Schloss Benrath
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Kaiserpfalz Kaiserswerth
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Schloss Eller
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Schloss Mickeln
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Schloss Garath
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Palais Wittgenstein
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Villa Lantz
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Schlosspark Heltorf
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Wilhelm Marx Haus
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Altes Rathaus Düsseldorf
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Rheinturm
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Rhine embankment promenade
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Nordpark
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Hofgarten Düsseldorf
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Museum for European Garden Art
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Burgplatz
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Japanischer Garten
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EKŌ‑Haus der Japanischen Kultur
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Wildpark Grafenberger Wald
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Botanischer Garten Düsseldorf
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Unterbacher See
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Volksgarten Düsseldorf
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Aaper Wald
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Jan‑Wellem Reiterdenkma
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Stadterhebungsmonument
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Auseinandersetzung
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Ulanendenkmal
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Mona Mare
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Benzenberg‑Sternwarte
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Südpark Düsseldorf
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