Düsseldorf: Shopping Street "The Kö" Self-Guided Walk
ID: GYG529768-921219
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover Düsseldorf’s Königsallee on this self-guided tour. Immerse yourself in “the Kö” as locals call it, and uncover stories behind the street's fashion, models, and money.
This tour is only available in German.
This is an informative and fun self-guided tour with your smartphone of Düsseldorf’s Königsalle, also known as "the Kö". Read the informative commentary on stories from the street known as “the Kö” and uncover its heritage, food, and architecture.
Learn all about the street’s unique history. Uncover memories of the first telephones, stories about the First World War, and see why the street is famous for its fashion and high-end style.
The tour starts at Corneliusplatz and takes you along Königsallee. The motto here is "see and be seen", but you will but you will look behind the facades.
First you visit the Kaufhaus an der Kö, which opened in 1909 as the Tietz department stores' and is now known as Kaufhof. Continue to the Tritonen-Brunnen (Triton Fountain), which was once part of the city's fortifications. You will discover the Girardet House and learn more about the history of Königsallee.
The tour continues to the Bastion Bridge, the Neckerei Fountain and the Kö Lion, which has guarded Königsallee since 1960. You will visit the Stilwerk, a shopping centre for interior design, and the Kö-Galerie, which was Germany's most modern shopping arcade in 1986.
Other tour stops include the Sevens, the Lichtburg and the Heinemann confectionery, famous for its Champagne truffles. The tour ends at the Haus der Universität and the Kö-Bogen, two impressive architectural highlights of the city.
Enjoy the flexibility of a self-guided tour which you can use at any time as you get to know "the Kö" at your leisure.
The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own.
It's like being shown Düsseldorf by a good friend. Many anecdotes will enrich your walk through the city.
You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa.
Enjoy your time in Düsseldorf!
*** Good to know ***
You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.
Like everywhere else in Germany, all shops in Düsseldorf are closed on Sundays. However, the restaurants and cafés are open.
Highlights
- Explore the Könnigsalle, Düsseldorf's luxury street on a self-guided tour
- Discover the secrets of the district in an interactive way
- Learn about the area's history from the birth of the telephone until today
- Take the tour at your own pace and start and stop as many times as you like
- Uncover stories of the area's heritage, food, and architecture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will receive the link to start the tour on your smartphone in a separate email shortly after booking.
An internet connection is required to start the tour. The tour is downloaded automatically and can then be used offline. During the tour you only need an internet connection if you want to use links to further information.
To start the tour with your smartphone, use the link you received in a separate email shortly after booking.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
