Forget the Oktoberfest beer steins and the Blackforest cherry hats, Düsseldorf has tons of cool souvenirs to bring home for your loved ones. You can certainly get a little more unique than a plastic pretzel or a package of sausages.
So next time you’re visiting Düsseldorf or heading home to see the family, consider buying one of these awesome Düsseldorf souvenirs!
1. Fortuna Fan Articles
Because if there are any football lovers in your family, you’re going to have to persuade them to cheer for Fortuna Düsseldorf. We won’t talk about what league they play in or the level of füßball played, but hey, it’s a souvenir right?!
The Fortuna Düsseldorf fan shop is located on the corner of Burgplatz.
Fortuna Düsseldorf’s been around since 1895 and plays at our local Spielarena (in case you were curious).
Fun Fact: One of the most popular meeting places for people of all stripes is the Fortuna Büdchen, where young and old alike like to meet for a Wegbier in any weather.
2. Löwensenf Mustard
There’s a little shop along Bergerstraße in the Altstadt of Düsseldorf which is often quite missed due to the size, but it’s an awesome shop to explore and I always make a point to bring my visitors there every time.
Löwensenf Mustard is a German company originally founded in Metz in the year 1903 but then relocated to Düsseldorf in 1920. Why? After WWI, Metz was given back to the region of Alsace, France, and was no longer German territory. You can’t take the mustard out of Germany!
Despite the rich history of this local mustard, there are tons of different flavors to choose from and they’re absolutely delicious (coming from a girl who really does not like mustard). My favorite is their current 2016 special “Jan Wellem” made with white wine and mushrooms!
3. Killepitsch
If you don’t know what Killepitsch is yet, you’re going to have to try it. I’m laying the claim that it actually tastes better than Jagermeister (especially when it’s frozen). Killepitsch is a local Düsseldorf herb liquor. It is 42% alcohol and contains more than 90 different types of herbs, spices, fruits, and berries.
If you’re walking around the Altstadt stop off at the Et Kabüffke
You can buy Killepitsch on Amazon.
4. Altbier
Düsseldorf is home to quite a few local breweries, all of which can be found in our blog post about the 6 Must Visit Home Breweries in the City.
Altbier is a type of beer only brewed in the city of Düsseldorf (and as a Düsseldorfer now, you should always be making the claim that Altbier is better than Kölsch bier). Altbier in English means “old beer” and is usually much darker in color. I wouldn’t mistake an Altbier for any other dark lager or Guinness-type beer – there are really not many chocolate or coffee notes in there. However, it is certainly delicious!
Head to a local convenience store or grocery store if you’re looking to take some home with you! Or you can also pick up the Altbier United set which includes all 5 Altbiers from Düsseldorf in a pretty package.
If you’re staying in Düsseldorf for a little bit, you’ll have to go on an Altbier tour where you learn (and drink) not only from the 5 different breweries, but you’ll also take a tour around the city and enjoy a delicious local lunch!
5. A Cartwheeler
You’ve likely seen this cartwheeler all over the city, but don’t really understand for what reason. Do you need a reason though? It’s a pretty unique piece in itself. However, there is a very interesting story behind it. You can get these little cartwheel men on bags, magnets, mugs, you name it! They’re also quite easily found all over the city at local souvenir shops or even on Amazon.
6. Krumme – Sour Cherry Schnapps
Germans do love their alcohol, don’t they? Krumme is a local sour cherry schnapp. If you’re not interested in swigging back strong shots of Killepitsch, you might enjoy Krumme. Krumme is only about 15% alcohol and has been enjoyed for more than 30 years by Düsseldorf locals.
You’ll find Krumme is just about any local kiosk so don’t worry about having to galavant around the Altstadt to find it. You can also find it on Amazon.
7. Dükör – Altbier Liqueur
Dükör is the original Düsseldorf Altbierlikör (beer liqueur) which is a blend of 5 different Altbier recipes from 5 of the 6 local Düsseldorf breweries. Of course, that mixed with a blend of secret spices makes this liqueur one everyone can enjoy (even those not fond of the classic Altbier taste).
8. Heinemann’s Champagne Truffles
Heinemann is one of Düsseldorf’s most prestigious locations for their sweets and treats, but also their world-renowned champagne chocolate truffles. But what makes them so world-renowned? Well, according to the “Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat du Japon” who tested over 57,000 chocolates, Heinemann’s champagne truffles were voted to be the best in the world. Today, Heinemann has 12 stores in NRW and has been in business since 1932.
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What else would you add to the list as a Düsseldorfer? Are there any souvenirs that you’ve brought home and been a total success with friends and family? Let us know in the comments below!
