Welcome to the vibrant city of Düsseldorf, where Sundays are a delightful blend of culture, relaxation, and exploration… AKA shops are closed, folks! 
So to make sure that you spend your Sunday in Düsseldorf properly, we’ve curated a list of 20 things to do that will transform your “boring Sunday” into a memorable one!
So, lace up your walking shoes, charge your camera, and get ready for a day of Düsseldorf adventure!
Here are 20 ways to keep busy on a Sunday in Düsseldorf!
Take a stroll outside of one of Düsseldorfs 10 Castles
Not many of the castles in Düsseldorf allow visitors to enter, but strolling around the outside of one (or all) of Düsseldorfs castles is a great way to get some fresh air and keep busy.
Roam through the old town of Kaiserswerth
While the old town of Kaiserswerth is often frequently visited by locals and visitors alike, Sundays can be quite calm. Don’t forget to check out the beautiful sites of Kaiserswerth including the Kaiserpfalz ruins.
Embrace the great outdoors at Unterbachersee
There are so many things you can do at Unterbachersee during all seasons of the year. You’ll find 11 different ways to keep busy at Unterbachersee, here. A couple of my favorites include walking the entire circumference of Unterbachersee (and Elbsee if you want a challenge) and sitting by the lake watching the birds and fish pass by.
Watch the boats pass by at the Rheinpark in Golzheim
If you’re looking for a place to relax and perhaps drink a couple of beers, the Rheinpark Golzheim is a large open green space located directly along the Rhine River which also makes it a great place for boat watching.
Test out your golf skills at the golfing range
You can bring along your own set of clubs or you can rent some there! You will then insert money into a vending machine which will pop out a bucket of balls for you!
Explore the entire Südpark one day
Südpark, as I’m sure you know, is massive and filled with fun activities for the whole family. You’ll find the petting zoo, ponds, a maze, a splash pad, cycling trails, and tons of wide-open green spaces to relax or play games.
Visit the FREE botanical garden
The botanical garden is located on the grounds of Heinrich-Heine-Universität and stretches across 8 hectares. They have thousands of different plant species from all over the world which you can enjoy on a circular walking route around the grounds of the gardens.
Bike some of Düsseldorf’s most beautiful cycling paths
Düsseldorf certainly has no shortage of gorgeous cycling paths and we’ve built up a list of 10 of the best for you. Cycling is a great way to get out in the fresh air alone or with family and friends!
Go bird spotting for the green parrots in the Hofgarten
You can likely spot the green parrots in other areas of Düsseldorf as well, but many have the most luck finding them in the Hofgarten. Plus, the Hofgarten is home to many other beautiful birds and plant species from around the world.
Visit the site where the oldest Neanderthal was found
The Neanderthal Museum is an indoor and outdoor experience great for the young and old, but the location where the oldest Neanderthal was found is actually on an outdoor walking path in the woods. Why not go on a little hike?
Visit one of the many lakes around Düsseldorf
I can’t recommend that you visit all the many lakes around Düsseldorf in the summer, because a number of the lakes around Düsseldorf are not swimmable. However, that doesn’t mean they aren’t beautiful places to enjoy some peace in the great outdoors. Here are just a few worth visiting:
- Elbsee
- Grüner See
- Silbersee
- Lichtenbroicher Baggersee
- Angermunder See
- Lambertus-See
- Fliedner-See
- Suitbertus-See
- Deichsee
Drive around and find all the Saülenheiligen statues around Düsseldorf
The Saülenheiligen statues are super cool works of art hidden around the city, and can be really fun to try and scout out as not all of them are easy to find!
Fly a kite along the Rheinwiesen
If it’s springtime while you read this, that means we’re getting a lot of windy days at the moment, making the Rheinwiesen the perfect place to fly a kite. You may even spot the Düsseldorf sheep while you’re there!
Talk a walk along the beach from Paradiesstrand to Hamm
You could technically spend an entire day walking along the river’s edge in Düsseldorf, but one of my favorite stretches is from Paradiesstrand to Hamm. Are you up for the challenge?
Get to know the roads of the Urdenbacher Kämpe
The Urdenbacher Kämpe is a large nature reserve filled with budding fruit trees and various types of terrain. It’s totally worth exploring on foot or by bike if you get the chance. You can also just head there to sit on a bench and watch the shipping boats pass by along the Rhein – a perfect Sunday activity!
Go for a hike in Grafenbergerwald or Aaperwald
There are so many awesome hiking routes in Grafenbergerwald and Aaperwald worth taking a journey on. Of course, there is always the option to visit the Wildpark which is an outdoor game reserve here in Düsseldorf.
Get lost in the Eller Forst
You have 235 acres of forests and wetlands throughout the Eller Forst to explore. Eller Forst is an awesome suburban nature reserve in the heart of Düsseldorf.
Explore the Himmelgeist Nature Reserve
Himmelgeist is home to a 5-kilometer nature reserve where you can walk, hike, and cycle the day away. You can start your adventure at Schloss Mickeln and even pack a picnic if you’d like, so you can stop for a bite to eat when you hit the Rhine River.
Hike the Düsselauen bei Gödinghoven
Düsselauen bei Gödinghoven is located between Düsseldorf and Erkrath and is a picturesque nature reserve with plenty of lush green forests and trail paths for cyclers and hikers.
Stroll through the cemeteries
I know, it might sound a little strange to suggest you take a stroll around one of the many cemeteries here in Düsseldorf, but I’ve been to many and can honestly say that they are some of the most beautiful cemeteries I have ever been to. If this is something you are up for, I’d definitely recommend visiting Der Golzheimer Friedhof, Alter Bilker Friedhof, Südfriedhof, Nordfriedhof, and Waldfriedhof.
Is there anything else you’d add to this list of amazing things you can do on a Sunday in Düsseldorf? I am genuinely asking you to let us know in the comments below so that I can add some more places to my own list too!
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