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Blue Lake - The Blue Lake is a lake fringed by rocks that originated from a limestone quarry . He is a popular recreation area with many attractions such as a Märchenzoo , boat rentals , a miniature golf course , a few arcade games , smaller attractions for children and include a natural stage . Information www.blauersee - ratingen.de .

Textile Mill Cromford - Already in 1783 also located in the vicinity of the Blue Lake former textile factory was established in the English style . She was thus the first factory in mainland Europe . Today it exists only in the mansion of the former owner , in which the old machines were faithfully reconstructed and fully functional and can be viewed as an industrial museum. Information www.industriemuseum.lvr.de .

Wasserburg Haus zum Haus - Even if to the 13th Century has been declining Wasserburg expanded and rebuilt again and again , she still has for the most part a very original appearance. However, there is not a museum , but instead a castle restaurant.

Auermühle / Cafe Loving - cult cafe / restaurant . The venerable , 400-year- old ruins and the surrounding forest provide us with the framework to the cafe " loving " to live : ambience and comfort , but also fun and party .

Poensgen park or Cromfordpark - Poensgen The park is located between the leisure center at Blue Lake and Wasserburg house to house. It was originally created as a private park for the industrialist Johann Gottfried Brügelmann and is now considered the most beautiful park of Ratingen . Famous are the many coming from distant regions of exotic trees and shrubs that can unfold magnificently on the site. Since the park so to speak, acts as a connector between the Blue Lake and Wasserburg , visiting all the sites in the north east of Ratingen destinations can be combined very well . Information www.poensgenpark.de .
 
Green Lake - The largest park in the city of Ratingen , Volkardey the recreation park , located in Ratingen -West. It includes two large lakes, the Green Lake and Silver Lake . The park emerged in the early 90s , when the gravel extraction ended in this region and the area was revegetated . The park covers an area of about 110 hectares and is located in the catchment area of about 500,000 people, so visit on sunny and warm days, up to 25,000 people to the park.

Upper Silesian Regional Museum  - Hoesel - The several centuries inhabited by Poles, Germans and Czechs region of Upper Silesia since 1945 belongs to Poland. In order to preserve the German heritage of this region and this exhibition was opened in 1983 in the Ruhr on the history and culture of Upper Silesia . Information www.oberschlesisches - landesmuseum.de .

Landsberg Castle  - Breitscheidstraße - Two interesting castles are located in the city of Ratingen , which are not or only partially visible , however . While one can admire the water castle Linnep only from a distance, the vast park of Schloss Landsberg , at least publicly. He has an ornamental garden and several water features. The castle itself was built from a medieval hilltop castle and has architectural features of different styles.

Anger Valley - Nature Reserve - The proven reserve 's lush flora and fauna, extensive hiking trails and historic meeting places in a horse . Walks along the Anger offer variety for all ages , for all ages and with different length routes to each condition type to be adjusted

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Neanderthal Museum - World fame came to the Neanderthal , as you in 1856 this gorge-like valley found the skeletal remains of a fossil people . In the museum of contemporary research on the early history of mankind is vividly . Information www.neanderthal.de
 
Castle Linnep , usually called home Linnep , a moated castle is south-southeast of the town of Ratingen part Breitscheidstraße in the North Rhine - Westphalian district of Mettmann .
Documented seat of the Knights in the 11th Century mentioned in a document of the congregation Kaiserwerth . The design of the old parts has the 12th Century . 1769 was built on the site of the old castle , a new building , in the round tower , were probably 1,000 years old , integrated with the pointed roof and the curtain wall from the old system. After 1855 there were further extensions. The very compact plant is surrounded by a large moat , which is drained by small Hummelbach . Access to the castle is today a sweeping staircase over the moat . The front yard is attached as bailey and consists of a gate system with farm buildings.

Museum - The museum houses the city's collection of modern art and cultural exhibition on the history and development of Ratingen . The museum is located close to the historic city center. Not far away are the parts of the historic city walls and defense towers .

Nationally Dusseldorf is known for its posh shopping street Königsallee , the old town , the media harbor, its importance as a city of art and the Düsseldorf carnival and fun fair, which attracts many tourists to the Rhine metropolis.

By Car, shortest route through the city:

 ·        From Brückstraße drive left towards the crossroads 

·         Turn left onto Wilhelmring

·         Keep left and continue to Freiligrathring

·         Next to X-ring Europaring

·         Turn left on Düsseldorfer Straße/L455, straight on L455

·         Turn right on Grashofstraße / B7

·         Go left on Münsterstraße / L455

·         Next on L455 turn left onto Fischerstraße / L55

·         Next on L55, turn right on Maximilian-Weyhe-Allee / L3.

 Look for a parking garage.

Düsseldorf's Old Town :
Ratinger street - bar district of Düsseldorf ( Einhorn, Zur Uel , Ohme Jupp , Stone , Rose Red , The Gatz , Quartier Boheme , Lustwandel ) - here in the summer every Wednesday evening you will see the masses. There is the brewery, where young and old meet for a top-fermented .
In warm weather, open on the Rhine promenade between Schloss Straße and Kniebrücke the casemates . Beautiful views of the river , tourist prices .

Bolkerstraße - the tourist party area of the old town - recommended are the breweries " to key " and " Golden Cauldron" ( Schumacher ) in which dark beer and hearty snacks are offered
Uerige : Bergerstr . 1 The top cult brewery , one of which visit each center to visit it.
Old Town - Large parts of the old city are pedestrian area with many local shops and eateries . In half a square kilometer here to clench over 300 pubs , clubs and restaurants, the historic town in the " Altbier Song" sung reputation of the " longest bar in the world " is entered . The front of the old town to the Rhine forms the Rhine promenade . A list of " Must see " Bars :

BUG: Two Schiffbuge hanging in the high area of the restaurant and stood for the name Pate . Located in the Media Harbour Restaurant offers a clear view of the kitchen and a dark and pleasant atmosphere.
For boats : Rustic restaurant with traditional cuisine brewery that is particularly popular with business people. Altbier is exchanged without question until the guest abwinkt satisfied . Port road 5
    Vulpecula : One of the most famous breweries in Dusseldorf . The pork is always worth a visit. Ratingen Strasse 28
    Meerbar : In the Media Harbour , directly in the red Gehry building . The restaurant offers seafood of the highest class in a breathtaking Ambieten New Zollhof 1, in the Media Harbour .
    Monkey's West : In the Shadow of GAP15 -class cuisine is served with Rhenish accent. Fine - dining kind of upscale ambience Graf- Adolf -Platz 15


Knittkuhl - Sail Airport ( rides weekends only) , yard Gruitersaap = Bauernhofgemütlichkeit with petting zoo . Trail to track Grafenberg ( dining ) Chestnut Avenue to the Grafenberg Wildlife Park (free admission )

Aquazoo - Löbbecke Museum (currently closed wg conversion ) - With its mix of museum pieces , like the skeleton of a sperm whale , a fossilized Ichtyosaurs and the living , modern animals , represents the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum something special dar. The aquarium landscape allows an insight into the evolution. With the help of the exhibits and diagrams the relationships of animal evolution are explained. The penguins are kept in the way Löbbecke Museum since 1987 in an indoor enclosure where they feel so comfortable that they breed every year. Both children and adults keeps this lively museum so many surprises . By law, it is one of the most popular attractions . Information de.wikipedia.org / wiki / Aquazoo_Düsseldorf .

Media port - Round 40 dining options, clubs, lounges and a large disco make the media harbor in the evening to a lively area and a recreational alternative to the old town.

Castle Heltorf - The magnificent plant in Düsseldorf's Anger mouth is one of the largest and most beautiful castles in the region. A 54 -acre park with castle pond , exotic trees and ancient rhododendron stands surrounding the object . Unfortunately , however, the park is open only in the summer months . Information de.wikipedia.org / wiki / Schloss_Heltorf .

Benrath - Along with her huge , 61 -hectare castle park is the symmetrical Rococo -scale plant to the most beautiful and best preserved architectural works of art of their time.


Botanical Garden - A 7 -hectare park with a dome in the 6000 different species of plants from all over the world grow . Information www.botanischergarten.uni -duesseldorf.de .

Fernsehturm - The Rhine Tower is a TV tower in Dusseldorf and 240.5 meters the tallest structure in the city and the tenth- highest TV tower in Germany . At 174.50 meters , the revolving restaurant is TOP 180 , 170.00 feet to a coffee shop and an enclosed observation deck with panoramic windows , 166.25 feet to an open observation deck. Information www.duesseldorf.de / topic / sights / rheinturm / index.shtml .

Kaiserwerth - Directly on the Rhine River and midway between Dusseldorf and Duisburg is the former imperial city Kaiserwerth . Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in 1174 was to build the imperial palace what the city developed . Today is only a ruin of the former customs fortress. A beer garden under the chestnut is the " heart" of the restaurant / gallery courtyard. Located next to the Imperial Palace and adjacent to the Rhine , this is one of the most idyllic places in all of Dusseldorf .
With a cool glass of dark beer here can enjoy the best sunset over Dusseldorf .
 
Classic carriage house located in the Harffstraße Oberbilk and was opened in 2006 under the name of Miles work . The total area is more than 19,000 square feet in a mixture of " living museum " , car park and service center . In addition to the specialized dealers with their showrooms , workshops , and other specialists on the subject of classic vehicle glass garages can be rented. The vehicles are air conditioned and kept guarded in the glass boxes . Both may be seen by visitors at all times and the holders always have access to their vehicle.

Borbeck Castle - once favorite residence of the Essenes Fürstäbtissinnen , the baroque moated castle in the district of Essen Borbeck today a cultural and community center . Since 2006, also informs a small exhibition about the history of the castle. Information www.schloss - borbeck.essen.de .

Colliery and coking plant Zollverein - The 1986 disused colliery and coking plant are industrial monuments and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. To visit the museum path " path of coal " and various art and design exhibitions . Information www.zollverein.de .

Market and Fairgrounds Museum - This museum in Essen there is a unique collection of exhibits from the market and fairground area . Information www.schaustellermuseum.de

Folkwang Museum - collections of world-class works of Impressionism , Expressionism, Surrealism and other styles of modern art. Information www.museum- folkwang.de

Schloss Hugenpoet in Kettwig - A water tower with bailey , from the 1647 arose from a former water castle and is now used as a hotel. Information de.wikipedia.org / wiki / Schloss_Hugenpoet .

Hespertalbahn in food Kupferdreh - Between the Old Station House Scheppen Kupferdreh and runs regularly a railway museum that is operated in part by a steam locomotive. Information www.hespertalbahn.de .

Villa Hills - How the kings ruled the entrepreneur Alfred Krupp and his descendants from the time of its largest industrial companies in Europe. The southern outskirts of food standing , surrounded by a large park and consists of 269 rooms of the Villa Krupp family is therefore comparable to a castle .

Grugapark - With its native and exotic plants, many animals from around the world , bright flower carpets and various leisure facilities include the Ruhrländischen from the Great Exhibition of 1929 Horticulture emerged Grugapark the largest and most beautiful parks in Germany .

Cologne's Old Town and Cologne Cathedral - With its dimensions of 144.58 m long and 86.25 m wide is the huge Cathedral is the largest church building in Germany . Also the height of its two towers is very impressive with more than 157 m. The building was so after its completion in 1880, the highest in the world. The construction , in two phases , lasted 632 years. The current cathedral was built on the site of an old cathedral from 1248 and was scheduled to be great from the start. After 300 years of construction , they lost interest in a further construction . Not least because of the Gothic architectural style was considered outdated and ugly now . More than 300 years , for example, then cut down on the South Tower construction crane in front of him . Only in the 19th Century came by the movement of romanticism interest in the continued construction on , so in 1842 the work was resumed . The internal equipment is impressive. Particularly noteworthy is the treasury , which is accessible through a controversial modern entrance on the north façade and utensils shows the Catholic liturgy , reliquaries and crosses. The cathedral in 1996 was included in the UNESCO list of world cultural heritage through its genuine Gothic architecture and its unique orchestration of all components and jewelry work.

Phantasialand in Brühl - The attractive theme park in Brühl offers attractions and shows with butterflies in the stomach . Information www.phantasialand.de .

Duisburg

Duisburg- Ruhrorter ports - In summary, the past in the Ruhr and Rhine basin are considered to be the largest inland port in the world. A large part of the port facilities may be visited by tour with the White Fleet . Information www.wf - duisburg.de .

Inner Harbor - The newly designed quarters of the inner harbor different museums are located , including the Art Museum Küppersmühle that Werhahnmühle that is used by a Legoland Discovery Center and the cultural and historical city museum. From the "Garden of Remembrance" leads the humpback bridge for pedestrians over to the marina and office complexes Five Boats and Hitachi Power Office . More memory renovated and new buildings are used as offices, office parks and buildings used by public institutions as well as dining and recreational facilities
 
Museum of German Inland Waterways - Also located in Duisburg, Germany's largest and most comprehensive museum dedicated to the history of inland navigation , in a faithfully restored Art Nouveau swimming pool . www.binnenschifffahrtsmuseum.de

Duisburg Zoo - With the Dolphinarium , the tropical hall Rio Negro, the Chinese Garden , the koala house and many other attractions, the Duisburg Zoo is a favorite destination for the whole family. Information at www.zoo- duisburg.de .

Legoland Discovery Centre - The Legoland Discovery Centre , with its numerous attractions ultimate family experience in the Ruhr. Information www.legolanddiscoverycentre.de
 
Lehmbruck museum - a museum building from 1964 houses a large collection of sculptures of national and international artists of the 20th Century. www.lehmbruckmuseum.de .

Revierpark Mattlerbusch with Niederrhein spa - In the large park in the north of Duisburg , there are many recreational activities , such as a brewery , a horse farm and a saline. The main attraction is the Lower Rhine spa with a Caribbean wave pool, spa and sauna garden , which offers many opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Information www.niederrhein - therme.de .

Tropical House Aquarium - The Botanical Garden of the Duisburg district Hamborn is operated by a dedicated club members aquaria , which can even be visited free of charge . Information www.tropenhaus - aquarium.de .

Landscape Park Duisburg -Nord - Undoubtedly , the area lies on the northern outskirts of Duisburg is one of the coolest parks in Germany. Strictly speaking , these are actually a mix of industrial monument , park , open air museum and amusement park , for the landscape park was built on the site of a steel mill operated until 1985.

Krefeld

Burg Linn Museum Center - Together with the neighboring hunting lodge , the Lower Rhine countryside museum and the associated parks is surrounded by two moats Niedernburg a popular destination and an attractive sight . The castle is located in Krefeld's Linn. Information de.wikipedia.org / wiki / Burg_Linn .

Krefeld Zoo - With the monkey, tropical house , tropical bird of the hall and the 1,100 m² of rainforest home of the zoo has exceptional attractions that can be a unique experience to visit the plant during the cold season. Information www.zookrefeld.de.

Oberhausen

CentrO - The Centro Oberhausen is just under 119,000 m² of retail space , the largest shopping and leisure center in Germany . Over 220 retail outlets spread across two levels of the mall. The Coca -Cola oasis with 1,100 seats of the largest food court Europas.Auf CentrO grounds are a number of tourist attractions , such as a multi -purpose hall for large events , the König-Pilsener -Arena, a leisure park for families of Centro Park.

Sea life - The marine aquarium with exotic animals on CentrO in the New Centre Oberhausen is one of the most popular leisure destinations of the city. It was combined with a leisure park that offers more variety and fun , with around 20 guests . Information www.sealifeabenteuerpark.de .

Aqua Park - As mining adventure is called the leisure, fun and sports pool because it has features reminiscent of the mining industry . The underwater world located in the New Center Oberhausen am Centro is under a large glass dome , but also has an outdoor area , as well as mandatory for a water park slides. Information www.aquapark - oberhausen.com
 
Revierpark Vonderort - between Oberhausen and Bottrop is a 32 -hectare thriving country park , where there is a leisure house and numerous other recreational opportunities in the outdoor area , such as mini golf, table tennis, boat hire, water playground and giant chess . The park also has a saltwater pool . Information www.revierpark.com .

Top Secret Spy Museum - To experience a journey into the secret world of espionage , the museum invites both adults and children. Methods are presented and machinations of secret police , the Gestapo , KGB , CIA, MI6 , BND and other intelligence agencies , as there is also a journey through the world of James Bond.

Tree2Tree - high ropes course with varying degrees of difficulty in Oberhausen. Information www.tree2tree.de .

Oberhausen Castle - The castle was built in the classical style , the city gave its name to Oberhausen . Together with the Castle Park ( imperial garden ) the investment is a very popular tourist and leisure destination. To see include the Ludwig Galerie with its renowned exhibitions, a perennial garden , a cottage garden , a show garden and a small game reserve. Information de.wikipedia.org / wiki / Schloss_Oberhausen .
 
Gasometer - Another monument is the industry once Europe's largest gas tank in Oberhausen. It is now used for exhibitions, concerts and theatrical performances. Information www.gasometer - oberhausen.de .

Model world - How the Ruhr between 1965 to 1970 looked once , opened in 2008, shows the model railway using several motives. The exhibition is located next to the grounds of the CentrO . Information www.modellbahnwelt - oberhausen.de