Düsseldorf has a lot to offer. Get to know the sights in Düsseldorf aboard a superb river cruise. Discover Germany's city of fashion at its best as you relax on board. Admire the city and be impressed by the panorama of the Old Town. Located at the cultural and commercial heart of the Rhineland, you will see plenty of life on the river banks as you cruise by. Sail from a central location in the city center, and see the lovely banks of the Rhine River in comfort. During the trip on the Rhine, you will get to admire some of the city's major landmarks and sights from the water. On board the boat, you can purchase some snacks and drinks from the bar.

Journey through the charming city of Cologne and discover its sightseeing highlights from the water. Grab some snacks and drinks from the onboard bar (at your own expense), and relax as you look out at Cologne’s historic landmarks and bridges. Get to know Cologne's Old Town, characterized by its beautiful churches and historic buildings. You'll also spot impressive modern buildings here and there, such as the Lindt chocolate museum.  Take in views of bridges from the water like the Hohenzollern, Deutz Bridge, and the South Bridge. Pass by the the German Sports and Olympic Museum and cruise through the ultra-modern Rheinauhafen urban regeneration project.  Admire the beautiful Cologne Cathedral and snap some photos from afar to capture the structure in all its glory.

The Phoenix des Lumières is located in a former puddling and rolling mill in the city of Dortmund. Culturespaces aims to bring the site back to life by creating a large digital art center that will present major immersive exhibitions. The unique architecture of the buildings is a showcase that highlights the works of the most famous artists in the history of art and provides visitors with a uniquely immersive experience. The Phoenix des Lumières opened to the public on 28 January 2023 with the exhibitions ‘Gustav Klimt: Gold and Colour’ and ‘Hundertwasser, in the Wake of the Vienna Secession’. Currently, you can experience the unique, modern exhibition of the famous works by revolutionary artists Gustav Klimt and Friedensreich Hundertwasser as well as the unique journey of discovery of the universe in the "Cosmos: An Infinite Journey" exhibition. With one of the entry tickets, wander through the renovated industrial space known as the Phoenix des Lumières. Let yourself be swept away by vivid colours and creative genius. Begin your immersive Klimt and Hundertwasser experience at the historical site of the Phoenix des Lumières. This former steel mill, once known as the Phoenixhalle, has been transformed to house a digital art center. Enter the 3,000m² building and marvel at the re-imagined space. Continue walking through the exhibit as you appreciate how the space has been brought back to life. As the paintings from Gustav Klimt's golden phase envelop you, admire the groundbreaking art style of this Vienna Secessionist. Then, gaze in wonder at Hundertwasser's kaleidoscope of moving color. "Cosmos: An Infinite Journey" takes visitors into a labyrinth of stars, planets, moons, and supernovae. A unique journey of discovery begins in the middle of the tropical rainforest at a space center in French Guyana and takes you to the deepest reaches of space, far beyond our own solar system. After launching from Earth, guests will travel alongside rovers and probes across the canyons of Mars, delve into the heart of Jupiter, glide over the rings of Saturn, and find themselves amidst stunning solar flares. The audience is captivated by the images and the accompanying music and embarks on an unprecedented space adventure thanks to original images from space, including those from the French space agency CNES.

Enjoy authentic Düsseldorf beer culture and lifestyle on this city walking tour. Sample local microbrews and learn about production as your guide takes you through the process. Your tour starts in front of the Schloßturm at Burgplatz in the old town of Düsseldorf. In the Brauerei Kürzer, get an insight into the brewing process and see the "beer barrel which is never empty." Sample the non-pasteurized craft beers with unique flavors you could taste blindfolded. Drink like a local, standing on the street in front of the brewery, and listen as your guide shares stories of the local beer culture. Discover the answers to questions like why you don't have to order a beer in Düsseldorf, why the glasses are so small, and where the longest bar in the world is. Afterward, make new friends and reserve a table at one of the breweries, where your tour will end on a high note.

Come and join this 90-minute ride through Cologne and learn more about the eventful history of the city, associations, and personalities. Climb on board a double-decker bus for a tour of all of Cologne's essential spots. Use this 24h hop-on hop-off ticket to get off the bus at any of its 14 stops to see sights like the Cathedral, Zoo, old town, and Chlodwigplatz. Get on the bus and get ready to explore the city. Head up to the top deck, or stay down below as the bus cruises through the streets of Cologne. Listen to informative commentary as the bus tours around the scenic city. Come and go from the bus as you please, with a choice of 14 stops to enter or exit. Explore the city at your leisure without having to plan to a timetable, allowing you to be spontaneous in deciding what to see. Discover the city as you glide past sights like the Cologne Chocolate Museum, the Gürzenich convention center, and the Eigelstein Gate. Encounter the tall Cologne Triangle building, as well as the Odysseum, and Lanxess Arena. The stops for the bus tours are: - Cathedral (first bus leaves at 10 a.m., the last bus at 5 p.m.) - Old Town - Gürzenich - Rothgerberbach - Chlodeigplatz - Chocolate Museum - Triangle tower - Lanxess Arena - Odysseum/Köln Arcaden - Zoo/Flora - Eigelstein - Mediapark - Friesenplatz - Neumarkt - Cathedral (the first bus arrives back at 11:30 a.m., and the last bus arrives at 6:30 p.m.) Every 30 minutes a new bus arrives at each stop.

Hoist anchor in the evening to glide past the exquisite backdrop of Cologne, the cathedral city. Get the best seats in town for touring the romanesque churches of St. Kunibert, Groß St. Martin, St. Maria Lyskirchen, and the massive Cologne Cathedral as the sun sets and the city lights up. Witness the charming atmosphere when twilight envelops the city and the sights of the Rhine metropolis shimmer like jewels in the light. See how the cathedral crowns the city skyline with unearthly beauty, glowing in green light. In good weather, take a seat in a beach chair or deckchair on the spacious open deck and enjoy the panoramic view of Cologne. Head below deck for comfortable seats away from the wind and see the city from the large windows. Enjoy live lounge music throughout your 2-hour journey for an extra dose of bliss. Check out the bar for a selection of cocktails, beers, or tasty snacks.

Awaiting the visitors is a walk-in tropical house, natural history information on cocoa, exhibits from the pre-Columbian cultures of Central America, an important porcelain and silver collection from the Baroque period, as well as numerous old machines from the time of industrialisation. In a glass chocolate factory and in the chocolate atelier, visitors can experience how chocolate products are made industrially, but also individually by hand. And: there is a 3-meter-high chocolate fountain in which 200 kg of delicious chocolate constantly bubble up for tasting. Tasting is expressly encouraged!

Travel by double-decker bus around Essen as you listen to commentary about the city. Take the north and the south routes and stop at any of the 10 stops along the way. The north bus route starts at the Haus der Technik and heads to the city center. Pass Kennedyplatz and Berliner Platz, where the Limbecker Platz shopping center is located. See the Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site. The bus route circles back and ends at Haus der Technik. The south bus route begins with the Folkwang Museum and leads to Margarethenhöhe. Continue to Grugapark, where you will have a view of the Baldeneysee. Next, the south route will head to the Essen exhibition center. The last point on the route is the Philharmonie before returning to the Haus der Technik.

Come on an approx. 2-hour journey through the history of the former imperial city and take a look at Aachen's highlights such as Elisenbrunnen, thermal baths, Tivoli and CHIO, the Lindt chocolate factory, university hospital and the three-country-point between Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands where you can visit all three countries in just a few steps. Explore the former imperial city of Aachen with a 24-hour ticket to the hop-on hop-off bus. Board the bus at any of the 11 stops along the route for 2 hours of sightseeing with commentary from your personal audio guide. Learn about Charlemagne’s history with Aachen and how the Kings of the Germans were crowned here for centuries. Hear about how the city developed into the largest in West Germany and what life is like there today. See historical monuments as modern as the Elisenbrunnen, a 19th-century pavilion, and as old as the Roman thermal baths. Stop at the three-country-point between Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands where you can visit all three countries in just a few steps. For sports fans, watch out for the Tivoli football stadium and the CHIO horse show venue. Pass by more cultural highlights like the Lindt chocolate factory and the university hospital, the world’s largest single-building hospital. During the roundtrip, leave the bus at any stop to explore the surroundings on foot. Simply hop back on the next bus when you’re ready. The stops for the bus tour: - Elisenbrunnen (Departures at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. between April and October; in November and December only at 1 p.m.) - Ludwig Forum - Carolus thermal baths - CHIO Tivoli - Quellenhof/Eurogress - Memorial/Lousberg - RWTH - Bendplatz - University Clinical - Vaals Busstation Maastrichterlaan - Netherlands/Border triangle - Vaals Busstation Maastrichterlaan - Central Station - Health clinic/An der Rosenquelle - Theaterplatz - Elisenbrunnen (Arrivals at 12:40 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 5:40 p.m. between April and October; in November and December only at 3:10 p.m.) Please check the detailed timetable at one of the above bus stops.

Discover the best parts of Bonn with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. See a variety of iconic attractions from the open deck, then stop to explore up to 11 popular areas and landmarks. Put on your headphones to learn interesting facts about the city with the help of an audio guide. Climb aboard at the stop of your choice and explore a historic city, once inhabited by the Romans, and now one of Germany's top cities for economic and international relations affairs. Travel through more than 2,000 years of history as you pass Bonn's many neighborhoods. Experience the south district with its picturesque late 19th century houses and the Museum Mile with renowned institutions. Immerse yourself in Bonn's new international center, with the UN campus and the global headquarters of Deutsche Telekom and Deutsche Post DHL. Enjoy the unique panorama of the Siebengebirge hills at the gateway to the Rhine and the flair of the former spa and residence town of Bad Godesberg, with beautiful villas. Navigate the city using the bus for a whole day and acquire a deeper appreciation for its culture. The stops during the bus tours are: - Budapester Straße - Bonner Minster - Nussallee - Museum Mile - Bad Godesberg Redoute - Rhine bank - Kennedyallee - Kameha Hotel - WCCB - Museum König - Brassert Ufer Arrival Budapester Str. / Corner Sternstraße For more information, please check the detailed timetables at one of the above bus stops.