Duisburg
Germany · Nordrhein-WestfalenDE
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Duisburg is a major city in western Germany, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. With around half a million inhabitants, it is one of the largest cities in the Ruhr area and part of the larger Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region, one of the biggest population centers in Europe. Duisburg is situated at the confluence of the Ruhr and the Rhine, a geographic position that has historically made it an important center of trade, industry, and transportation. Administratively, Duisburg forms an independent city.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 503,707
- Coordinates
- 51.432, 6.765
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 33 m
Overview of Duisburg
Duisburg sits in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany and reads as a sizeable city. Some 503,707 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for culture, nightlife and family.
Things to do in Duisburg
Culture in Duisburg
(3)Duisburg records Mines, Mosques and Museums under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Duisburg. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Duisburg
(3)Nightlife lovers get Bars, Casinos and Pubs. All of it is drawn from Duisburg's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Duisburg
(2)Duisburg records Playgrounds and Zoo under family. Everything listed here comes from what Duisburg is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Duisburg
(2)Nature in Duisburg covers Desert and Gardens. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Duisburg's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Duisburg
(2)Duisburg's water sports entries include Wakeboard and Water Skiing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Duisburg. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Duisburg
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Duisburg is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Duisburg that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Duisburg known for?
- Duisburg is mainly a destination for culture, nightlife and family, set in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany with around 503,707 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Duisburg?
- You can plan around Mines, Mosques, Museums, Bars and Casinos in Duisburg. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Duisburg?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Duisburg located?
- Administratively, Duisburg sits in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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