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Things to see in Duisburg (Germany): 87 places and when to go
Duisburg is a major city in Germany with around 1,277,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 87 places in and around it, mainly Nature (27), Wildlife (25), Hiking (18). The best known are De Maasduinen National Park, Duisburg Zoo and Duisburg Cathedral Mosque. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.43, 6.75
- Population
- About 1,277,000
- Places
- 87 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (27) · Wildlife (25) · Hiking (18) · History (17) · With kids (5) · Museums and art (5)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 16 km as the crow flies
What to see in Duisburg
The places in and around Duisburg, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- De Maasduinen National ParkNational park in the Netherlands43 km
- Duisburg ZooZoo in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany4.0 km
- Duisburg Cathedral MosqueArchitectural structure8.8 km
- Kamp AbbeyFormer German abbey18 km
- Museum KüppersmühleMuseum in Germany2.1 km
- Church of Our SaviourChurch in Duisburg, Germany1.0 km
- Lehmbruck MuseumArt museum in Duisburg, Germany1.1 km
- Museum zur Vorgeschichte des FilmsHistory · Museums and art8.2 km
- Lordship of BroichCastle8.4 km
- Krefeld ZooWith kids · Wildlife14 km
- StyrumCastle in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany7.5 km
- Theater DuisburgOpera house in Duisburg, one of the venues of the Deutsche Oper am Rhein1.6 km
- Kloster SaarnMonastery9.6 km
- Linnep CastleMansion in Ratingen, Germany13 km
- Burg WerthCastle46 km
- Eyllsche BergNature · Mountains17 km
- HelpensteinmühleArchitecture12 km
- Schloss HaagGerman Castle32 km
- DämmerwaldForest in Germany32 km
- Halde RheinpreußenSpoil tip in Moers, Germany8.8 km
- Hertefeld CastleChâteau44 km
- IrrlandWith kids40 km
- Kaiser Wilhelm MuseumMuseum in Germany17 km
- MediolanumArchaeological site in Geldern, Germany32 km
And the other 63, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Oermter Berg, Alter Rhein, Jenneckes Gatt, Niepgraben, Drevenacker Dünen, Fleuthkuhlen, Halde Pattberg, Hiesfelder Wald, Isselburg - Werth, Kirchheller Heide, Schwarzbach, Kirchheller Heide und Hilsfelder Wald, Krummbeck, Latumer Bruch, Lippeaue, Momm-Niederung, Niep, Niepkuhlen, Quellbachsystem Osterbach, Langefortsbach, Rheinaue Binsheim, Rheinaue Friemersheim, Rheinaue Walsum, Schlucht, Scholtenbusch, Stollbach
- History: Schloß Bloemersheim, Schloss Gartrop, Schloss Leyenburg, Villa Merländer, Wyndham Duisburger Hof
- Architecture: Steprather Mühle
- Diving: Wambachsee, Tauchcenter Nullzeit, Taucher Kamp-Lintfort e.V., Tauchgasometer, TSC Meiderich e.V.
- Museums and art: Niederrheinisches Museum für Volkskunde und Kulturgeschichte
- With kids: TerraZoo Rheinberg, Solvay Hallenbad
- Food and drink: Aspera Brauerei Riese GmbH, Bier Bude, Brauerei Schlüffken GmbH, Geilings Bräu, Webster
- Hiking: Bergbauweg, Fossa-Eugeniana-Wanderweg, Camino de Santiago, Camino de Santiago, Maas-Niederrheinpfad, Maas-Niederrheinpfad, Maas-Niederrheinpfad, Maas-Niederrheinpfad, Maas-Niederrheinpfad, Niederrheinweg, Noaberpad, Pieterpad, [[Raute1] Angerlandweg](/paises/europa/alemania/raute1-angerlandweg/), Urban Trail Mülheim, X12 Sterkrade - Schermbeck, X21 Gladbeck-Zweckel - Voerde-Mehrum, [X30 Neandertalweg [Duisburg]](/paises/europa/alemania/x30-neandertalweg-duisburg/)
- Mountains: DAV Duisburger Nordparkhütte
- Hot springs: Freibad Bettenkamp, Freibad Großenbaum, Freibad Homberg
- Stargazing: Turtle Star Observatory
When to go to Duisburg
The best time to visit Duisburg is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:06
- FebPossible9:42
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:22
- JunBest time16:22
- JulBest time15:57
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:22
- NovPossible8:34
- DecPossible7:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. In June, 86 of the 87 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Duisburg
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Düsseldorf98 places23 km
- Grefrath52 places30 km
- Xanten41 places35 km
- Wuppertal68 places35 km
- Haltern am See42 places46 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Duisburg?
The best known: De Maasduinen National Park, Duisburg Zoo, Duisburg Cathedral Mosque, Kamp Abbey, Museum Küppersmühle. In all, 87 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Duisburg?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38.
How do you get to Duisburg?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 16 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Duisburg as the destination and these 87 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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