Is this German city worth visiting?

[@mississippi_blues]

Maybe Dusseldorf is not that tourist city but it is definitely worth to live there. The city is neither big nor small. Property is still affordable in comparison to Munich or Berlin. People in NRW are relatively open-minded again in comparison to Bavaria or BW.

[@ahsookee]

Yeah, she spend the whole time in one small portion of one of the two halfs of the city. The other part of the city is on the opposite side of the rhine and much calmer/residential, with Oberkassel, the Eko Haus and so on. Düsseldorf is really big for its number of residents, one of the outskirt districts is Kaiserswerth for example which has a much older old town.

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Absolutely! I completely agree with you, Dusseldorf is a remarkable city to live in. By the way, I actually have a KZbin channel where I showcase various aspects of Dusseldorf and why it's worth visiting or even living in. I think you might find it interesting! If you have a moment, I'd love for you to check it out and consider subscribing to stay updated with all the exciting content. Thanks for your time!

[@chesscomsupport8689]

Just watch out for the people with dumbbells

[@SalyLuz-hc6he]

@@PoisonelleMisty4311 sounds desperate and Poacher-like.

[@HansNederland]

Dusseldorf is my favorite city. We live in Nederland (The Netherlands (Holland)), 1 hour driving by car away. Unfortunately due to my illness we are not going anymore. Years ago we/I went to Dusseldorf a few times in a year. We (with my wife) even spend a small holiday there once. Dusseldorf becomes more fun as you learn it better.

[@oussamakhorbi4476]

That's nice.. hope you get well and visit it again

[@velvetimpulse]

I agree that Little Tokyo is really not atmospheric at all, especially compared to actual Tokyo or even Liberdade (the Japanese neighborhood in Sao Paulo), but the food selection is phenomenal. And yeah, while Düsseldorf is not super touristy, it's a fantastic place to live in.

[@28-r8b]

If I want to experience Japanese culture I’ll go to Japan. When in Germany I want to experience the best in German culture. I’m guessing I’ll want to avoid Düsseldorf in that regard.

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Hey! I completely agree with your thoughts on Little Tokyo and Düsseldorf. By the way, if you're interested in exploring more about food and various cultures, I actually have a KZbin channel where I share my experiences and adventures. I think you might enjoy it! It would be awesome if you could check it out and consider subscribing. Let me know what you think! Thanks!

[@Astromegalul]

@@28-r8b Dude it's just 1 Street that's Japanese. the Rest is full of German Culture, like the Museums or Christmas Market and Carlsplatz

[@timwauman]

As always, your delivery, pacing, and subtle comedic timing is great!

[@nourtarek5691]

Erika, please consider visiting Dresden! It's one of Germany's most underrated cities, often overlooked by many. Despite not being widely talked about, it's truly incredibly beautiful. Perhaps after your visit, more people will discover and appreciate its charm.

[@HelloOnepiece]

On what planet does that stement hold true? Dresden is famous due to the palace, and is a wll known tourist spot. If anything Leipzig is way more underrated

[@fruzsimih7214]

Dresden ist very popular among tourists. But you're right, it's a very beautiful and livable city.

[@HansNederland]

Yes, agree. Been there a few times while on holiday in a village near by. An aunt of me said once: "Dresden looks like Wien, only everything is on walking distance", yes, agree.

[@Doc_Rainbow]

i life in Düsseldorf all my life, its great here because you got from everything a little bit, big city with village vibes with about every aspect of a City and a Village, when you go into the Outskirts like Himmelgeist it really feels like a Small Village and when you take the Tram like 4 Stations your back into Big City life :D

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Hey there! It sounds like you really enjoy living in Düsseldorf and appreciate the unique combination of big city and small village vibes. I actually have a KZbin channel where I share my experiences and insights about this amazing city. If you're interested, I'd love for you to check it out and subscribe to stay updated on all things Düsseldorf!

[@e-conelug5006]

I live in Düsseldorf for 15 years and i can not imagine another place I want to be. So, if you visit or not, it is exclusively your problem.

[@YevgenZhurer]

Consider visiting Wuppertal. It's 20 minutes away from Düsseldorf. These funky 🏢 in Düsseldorf are Offices. Wuppertal has Schwebebahn, one of the longest bicycle 🚲 street, the steepest street Sadowastrasse, the highest number of stairs in Germany. And so on. I think it's a Best city 🏙️ for hiking 🥾. So many forests with good hills in the city 🌆 I couldn't find.

[@NukeWalker]

I really recommend Lübeck, absolutely stunning architecture, one of the coziest cities I've seen in Germany. And it's sea-facing district Travemünde as well.

[@AJGeeTV]

Great video, Erika 🙂 I liked this video because I now live in Düsseldorf, and I saw one of my neighbours in this video.

[@eirianrobotto]

i hope you get to keep making videos. they're all so well presented and edited.

[@hannashaparava7024]

Thank you for making videos like this - walking around the city and describing what you see, of course you have plan but it does not look and sounds like too much content, or boring explanation Have a lovely day! (evening:))

[@MrFahrenheit9]

I actually love going up to the Rhein Tower. There is actually just a coffee bar up there and you can see the city from high up while having a beer, it's pretty cool. I've been there twice already

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

That sounds like an amazing experience! I'm glad you enjoyed your time at the Rhein Tower. By the way, if you're interested, I have a KZbin channel where I share similar travel experiences and more. I think you might like it! Feel free to check it out and consider subscribing for more content like this. Thank you!

[@ozgegunaydin85]

Perfect explanation. Thanks for sharing Erika‼️really contains lots of information that i've never Heard before

[@JREVY22DECEPTICON416]

Great video 📹 👍 beautiful 😍 cant wait to visit düsseldorf next week 😊😊😊

[@mohebbi71]

the idea of a Koln magnet from Dusseldorf made me laugh so hard:)

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Enjoyed your adventure in Düsseldorf! The architecture and festive Christmas Market caught my attention. As a fellow explorer, I value your thorough exploration. And, thanks for the peanut butter suggestion-I might just try it. Wishing you safe and exciting travels! 🌍✈

[@xhuliakurti]

Just visit Essen, too 😅😊 I did almost the same mistake when I was in airport. But I enjoyed the kindness of german bus driver even I know the coldness. 😂😂 He helped me to get to the start and take the right information. Shoot out to him. Thank you 😊

[@minityper]

Good city for a roadtrip, i have seen all cities in Germany almost. Dusseldorf is pleasant.

[@stechistech5522]

I really love these! Especially your choice of music. I feel so immersed in your narration. So, since you asked: I'd like more, please! 😊

[@mehmanq4713]

Thank you Erika. I had a chance to visit Dusseldorf a few years ago but could not.

[@loamaria7981]

I like this kind of Video / Vlog bcs I live in Germany and have a Deutschlandticket!! Btw I'll visit Düsseldorf next in my Holiday and Christmast Market is already begin!! And Christmas Market in southern Germany, like the place I live, Konstanz and small city nearby is really beautifull and more traditional! I recommend you to visit, especially in Winter.

[@fleazapp]

I'm glad it's not a tourist destination. I love living here

[@Plantoffel]

As someone who has not really a choice of visiting it (bc I live there) it was pretty interesting how, overall good it sounded :D I didn’t expected this tbh/I would definitely rank this lower lol. Edit: I came here through the „explaining Europe to Americans“ video, and from what I have seen so far it looks very cozy, I love it :D One of the few channels that got a kind of sweet-cozy-feelgood-vibe if you know what I mean, without sounding too weird, keep up the great work! :)

[@aw-g]

this is really interesting please do more of these type of videos, great for finding places to explore in porivinces

[@ievgen.official]

Düsseldorf is good. Nearby it has one unique gem spot, city Wuppertal. One ride on Schebebahn and your will find, that your trip via Düsseldorf totally worth it.

[@juliamalone9529]

I love your videos. Super nice filmed and nice content :) informative and fun at the same time! Congrats

[@jeanpaulfelix4095]

You have great taste in architecture. Gehrys work was groundbreaking. Sculptrural forms in the city doubling as habitable space.

[@sandraabishekam7552]

Great job Erika Thank you very much

[@durchschnittlicherzuschaue9733]

There is the famous and monumental painting "Washington crosses the Delaware" in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. It was painted by the painter Emanuel Leutze in Düsseldorf in 1851.

[@uncomfortabletruth2988]

I loved dusseldorf when I was there, can't wait to go back.

[@pfefferpilz]

my oma lives in dusseldorf and i've went to visit her every summer growing up. it's funny to see the places i recognize. she doesn't live too far from the altstadt, so my mom goes shopping there a lot (sometimes i go with her). since i've only been there in the summer, i haven't seen any of the winter festivities, all the christmas markets look so fun though!! i'm not sure if i'll decide to travel this year, but i'll try to visit those art galleries you went to (if they aren't too far away). OH YEAH and little tokyo!! that'd be fun to visit

[@Schali]

994 / 5.000 Düsseldorf is one of the best cities to live in. It is also known as the Green City because of its many parks and avenues. The district of Bilk also has a lot of beautiful houses and there are many avenues and lots of trees. There are districts like Himmelgeist, Vollmerswerth or Hamm where you ask yourself, am I still in a city or in the country? There are so many farms with horses. Hamm also has a lot of old farms and old houses. Unfortunately you haven't seen the Königsallee and there are so many festivals like the Food Festival that takes place there. There is also the book mile, each district has its own fair plus the big Rheinkirmes and Japan Day also takes place. Aside from the Christmas market there is a lot to visit. Düsseldorf also has a horse racing track, a wildlife park and one or actually two city forests with the Grafenberger and Apper forests. But one thing is true, a lot is currently being built and there are construction sites everywhere, including fiber optics being rolled out.

[@MrTohawk]

The building at 7:10 is a courthouse.

[@helloerika]

Thank you! Yeah makes more sense than a hotel :D

[@samuelsamenstrang6069]

it was a court house!!!!

[@trimaclara3779]

I was waiting for your vlog 🎉

[@ahsookee]

7:20 it's the district court

[@mahiuddinalkamal]

I love your videos, keep making 🙂

[@SprecheAufDeutsch]

"Thank you those how donated" I freaking love your silly typos

[@SalyLuz-hc6he]

@@SprecheAufDeutsch very cute and humanizing, aren't they? She is so sweet!

[@Tilumbus]

7:11 You are right. It was a official building. The district court house. It is imperial prussian architecture build to manifest the rule over the newly conquered land. Nowadays it is expensive luxury appartments.

[@Frahamen]

If you like visual art and in particular modern art, it's an absolute must.

[@chrisborke5882]

they have in Düsseldorf the best breweries in Germany producing Alt (sorry Cologne and sorry Bavaria) and one of my favorite music clubs in whole Germany placed in a museum

[@JPBARON25]

Love your vidoes Erika! greetings from Texas.

[@d4nielDayZContent]

All true and a beautiful video! But you forgot to mention that Düsseldorf really is a cultural centre for the German language and social affairs, fighting a high unemployment rate among women and especially supporting mothers. Most famous in these fields are Kollegah and Farid.

[@AnnaNowak-nv8ce]

Another great video :)

[@theuncalledfor]

Looks like a lovely city to me!

[@shahlabadel8628]

Ditto!

[@astaniroedeo]

Thank you for the video.

[@TheBonniePearl]

Thank you!

[@axelk4921]

@hello erika It's a shame that you didn't go to the "Lang Wellem" (the nickname of the Rhine Tower), from there you can see that the houses at the "Medienhafen" are designed in such a way that from a distance they are supposed to be visually reminiscent of the cargo on a ship.. . Probably the main reason why the designer Tom Gehry was chosen for this The "Foxi Lady" is an advertising gimmick from the "Füchschen" brewery... it is their "trademark" - there are a lot of foxes that advertise their beer in a comic style, once they even had the "Terminator", at the inauguration of their beer barrel washing and filling system (called ARMIE) where the " Fox" was styled as a Comic T1000

[@gmcenroe]

This was a nice video of Dusseldorf. I was born in Germany but moved to the US when I was 2 years old so I am an American but my mother was German. I worked in biotech/pharma as a research chemist so when my company had a partnership with Bayer I had a chance to visit Dusseldorf around 1991. Bayer was an interesting company but somewhat typical stiff German old style management., I was impressed with how clean Dusseldorf was compared to large American cities but I was pretty jet lagged for those first few days. We did visit that touristy section of town with all the outdoor bars and restaurants. Later my friend and I took the train from there to Berlin which is my birth place. I liked Berlin much better especially in the summer when daylight was so long and the weather was nice. I also know enough German to understand most basic conversations probably at B2 level. I am studying German on my own and finished the Duolingo course. I need to work on my speaking ability one weakness of Duolingo training. I have thought of living in Germany for a while and doing some travel in Europe. Thanks for sharing, I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@barbarasalesch7051]

Come back in summer!😉 Completely different.

[@andyryan9567]

9:18 This package is very common to see in China, “椰树牌椰子汁“ their products all look like this style.

[@Steven91637]

Düsseldorf is a great City to live in!😊

[@carlosmarx2380]

as someone from the ruhr area i can immediately tell youre in düsseldorf when i see the 3.20€ price tag of the pudding pretzel... they are about 1.90 - 2.50 here and used to be 1.20 € before covid

[@ireneputzer2072]

Keep in mind that this is at a train station. Prices there are always higher.

[@carlosmarx2380]

@ireneputzer2072 nope that's not necessarily true. Airports yes, train stations depending on the store. Most stores have regular prices, at least in the ruhr area

[@tonkasfinest7780]

​@@carlosmarx2380Yes, but the Ruhr area is quite cheap anyway.

[@motionpictures6629]

Düsseldorf was one of the least destroyed cities of Germany. Düsseldorf became the capital city of the state, instead of Cologne, because the mayor of Düsseldorf along with the entire town council went over to the Americans and offered to enter the city in front of the American troops to shield them from Partisan attacks, sparing Düsseldorf from a siege that would have destroyed even more of the city. K20 and K21 are museums, the K stands for Kunst/Art and the number for the century. K 21 is dedicated to art from the 21st century

[@gedeuchnixan3830]

The sexy fox has a simple reason: Füchsen (little fox) is one of the most favorite Altbier for many visitors, because the hop-malt mix is very pleasant to most tounges and since it´s called fox and sex sells, that´s where you get your sexy fox. But you´re quite a sexy fox yourself, your face has lots of character and that´s pretty and attracktive and your nerdy looks just amplifies that. Personally I would have suggested a visit of our Aquazoo, heard after it got rebuild not long ago it´s even better than before.

[@Supermatsch]

Nice, funny video as always! Coincidentally, I was in Düsseldorf just yesterday and today. :) But in 2:51 you say Düsseldorfs history goes back to the Roman Empire. That's not 100% true. There were Romans around, but more in the region of Düsseldorfs neighbour city Neuss what is just on the other side of the rhine. In Düsseldorf you had some germanic settlements but the founding of the city took place around the 9th century. The best thing about Düsseldorf is the quick train connection to Cologne (30 min), haha. :)

[@omerf.bulbul6057]

Düsseldorfers should always appreciate the fact that they have Cologne as their neighbour :D

[@motionpictures6629]

The second-biggest battle between Germans and Romans was fought in southern Düsseldorf. The "Battle of the long Bridges" was fought in the swamp that was the delta of the Düssel-, Neander- and Wupper river. I grew up in Düsseldorf on the left side of the Rhine, 5-min walk from the Roman harbor in Neuss.

[@fruzsimih7214]

I found Düsseldorf quite beautiful, though maybe not the type of city you would visit on purpose.

[@helloerika]

@@fruzsimih7214 i agree

[@mtteo99]

The big manga selection in train stations bookshops I think is a trend going on in Europe rn

[@juanDE1703]

Nice video

[@BemaleDenMond]

4:31 fun fact about these Pac-Man stickers... they are literally everywhere in Düsseldorf! A street artist called "Pdot" distributes them all over the city and there are at least 2000 of them :)

[@LythaWausW]

Does Pdot do the Space Invader images in Cologne?

[@BemaleDenMond]

@@LythaWausW I'm not sure, but I think that's another street artist

[@mikedanyurs5126]

Another entertaining and informative video. Cuckoo for Christmas Markts. Since you were in Düsseldorf, did you consider trying to contact KZbinrs Deana and Phil and doing a video together there?

[@Maer-si]

I know it's not the most beautiful city, but not the worst either. It's definitely visitable and also liveable.

[@JohnLewis-old]

The style that Gehry used was "Deconstructionism" and focused on chaotic, unpredictable styles.

[@BlueGamer335]

Düsseldorf is underrated in Germany in my opinion. Yes, it’s not a fairy tail historic city for your perfect theme park holiday. But it points with it’s living quality. A city to work in, live in a good residential neighborhood (outside main city centre), good infrastructure (public transportation and streets), modern and excellent shopping (for example modern underground parking and even higher end shopping)… In summer, such a great charme. Sadly, without the great summer atmosphere and green nature it loses points in quality of living. But that’s in all of Germany and other countries with same climate/weather during colder months. Considering that Düsseldorf is one of the wealthiest cities in Germany and the living standard is higher than average in Germany its not actually that bad as you might have experienced it. There are also festivals like Japan-Day with a nice firework display. Also, the city is authentic/real: Not a tourist theme park like Bruges (Belgium) or Venice (Italy). Furthermore, Düsseldorf is not too big (but offers a lot for its size). Compare the public transportation to american cities that are even 3x times larger 😂. The lower residential size means also less problems in terms of seeing homeless on the streets or having really bad neighborhoods (like Paris, Berlin).

[@JohnShortcut]

I visited Düsseldorf last year and was quite pleased with it, it made me want to move there to work in my field. The only concern I had was the housing options and transportation, ideally I'd like to live not in the main city centre but rather somewhere that's in the outskirts yet still within 30 or less minutes by train. Are there any areas/neighborhoods that you'd recommend? The fact that it's even better in Summer is quite reassuring, as Summer where I live just makes you want to run away as far as possible, haha. After living some years in crowded/hectic cities and literal tourist theme parks, Düsseldorf sounds like the ideal next destination in my path.

[@tomtom2806]

Museum Kunstpalast has to offer a marvelous art collection, from early medieval art to 19th and 20th century, for me even more interesting than K20 and K21.

[@MatzeMumpitz]

The Gehry-Bauten mean father, mother, child btw.

[@mertechnightcore4098]

Gurl you had to see the "Schloss Benrath" its a pink castle!

[@aldrickbanks3455]

This city is not a conventional tourist destination. The limited number of castles doesn't make it a prime location for sightseeing. Instead, it distinguishes itself as a highly international hub with a substantial expatriate population, serving as a home for many who work and reside here from across the globe. The city's construction pace is notably slow, resulting in a persistent presence of scaffolding scattered throughout. Despite the prevalence of Japanese elements, their influence remains largely superficial, manifesting in basic foods, pots, pans, and cosplay costumes that lack a profound connection to the core of Japanese culture. Intriguingly, the significant Japanese community resides on the opposite side of the river, maintaining a closed-off existence. Many locals and foreigners remain unaware of their presence, as interactions with outsiders are infrequent for this particular Japanese community. Regarding the "weirdly packaged thing" you mentioned, it turns out to be a product with a vintage package that has remained unchanged for 40 years, embracing an outdated country aesthetic as part of its branding. It a delightful Chinese coconut milk, offering a distinctive and enjoyable flavor.

[@DanielMoustache95]

Düsseldorf was founded in the 13th Century. The romanempire Habits citys on the left side on its rhine actually Cologne (30km more south) has its roman history but not düsseldorf

[@donfluso9042]

of course it is!!!!

[@publicminx]

Germany is not just the dominant (economically, population wise, geographically etc.) center in Europe/EU with most borders to other countries in the EU (which makes it the best base to stay), together with its neighbor countries also the most populated and wealthiest part of Europe, but it also has most cities of any country in Europe/EU. To make it crystal clear: Germany has more cities over 500k than UK and France together (both together = 9, Germany alone has 13!). This means you have by far more cities who are less in focus but are still big enough, interesting enough and especially compared to most cities in the world with a much higher living standard with much better infrastructure and true diversity (of bars, museums, history, all kind of clubs fir different interests/activities, universities/schools/different studies, history) than most cities on the planet. what most people without much knowledge are usually not aware of: a typical city of 500k in the center of Europe offers by far more than a typical city in a third or second world of 15 million people! one often really has to teach people about that, even so called 'experienced' travelers often fail on recognizing structures and real diversity/options (even if i dont talk bout world class cities like Berlin, also cities like Cologne have for instance a much bigger and more vibrant Tango or Jazz scene than cities like Istanbul - not to start to talk bout most cities like in Africa or most parts of Asia). A +/-500k city in Germany (or surrounding neighbor countries) has also more options than most/usually 500k city in the USA/Canada or Southern European countries. While in the case of less wealthy countries (especially if a culturally less open country like most Muslim countries which in general reduces options. Now you learned why most Rock-, Metal- and other concerts usually avoid such countries - or are forbidden in the first place), in the case of the US or Canada this has to do with the different evolution of structures since the 20th. century. Before that they had usually the same city development than in Europe (and keep in mind that also in Europe most 'old buildings/structures' and buildings in big cities are from the 19th/20th century (when cities started to grow much more. Apropos: the oldest buildings in New York are older than the oldest buildings in London. This has to do with the great fire in London 1699 which destroyed basically all old buildings. London just looks older due to later city building - but it was in New York quite similar till NY (other cities more) started to change some paradigms).

[@bastion3026]

Bonne analyse

[@WFH910]

It doesn't matter that they are 13 if 90% of those cities are almost identical in all regards. You've seen one of them, you've seen them all.

[@muccigane2351]

Make sure you stayed strapped with your dumbbells here. They get active in the streets.😂 IYKYK

[@geraldwagner8739]

I love Düsseldorf.

[@TheSolvenceny]

Yes Düsseldorf is worth 😊

[@juanDE1703]

Come to Aachen!

[@johnzuh]

It's where i live and i will recommend it. Five stars 👍

[@MausTheGerman]

0:37 Puddingbrezel: We Rhinelanders call it Eiterbrill‘ (pus filled glasses) - disgusting but it looks like it 😅

[@e-ffrayaning]

Could you do a cost of living in sweden video? It would be so nice

[@policeman1104]

Visit Bremen, it’s great for tourists and as a city to live

[@skzlover9423]

I'm here because of Yangyang from WayV used to live here ❤

[@deebat3116]

Can U make an exception and do a video about a Bavaria city, esp augsburg

[@MrTohawk]

Aww, no major point for carnival? You should come for Rose Monday

[@ВСЛУХХ]

Super

[@soumadip_banerjee]

❤️❤️❤️

[@uwurukundorosine3642]

Making a video talking about how can ppl get work visa (freelance) or visa with sponsorship. And how much money it can cost , thank you

[@neettinmuhittin9634]

visit Plovdiv rn and make a vid of it

[@rookierenovator]

“Lonely corner” 😅

[@gokoz5423]

I would not recommend it to someone coming from America. Rather go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brugge in this part of Europe; Venice, Rome, Florence, Istanbul in the south.

[@datis9411]

I live in Düsseldorf

[@BilelThabet-b4d]

Hello Erika

[@Alienwolf777]

❤

[@branimirbotev9257]

OMG you are so cute, you are like Barbie on some kind of steroids for cuteness :D

[@fernandotabora]

Just waiting untly you make a video about Munich

[@AgentAO7]

Been there.. An overnight stay is enough. Then better head to Cologne which is only 40 mins away by train & spend more days there.. 👍❤

[@janosch1097]

Hallo Erika. 👋

[@zoeyc5851]

Me whos coming to Germany for the first time to visit dusseldorf and is not visiting in winter💀

[@raempftl]

Near Düsseldorf there is to the Neandertal valley and they have a museum about Neanderthals. It's worth a visit.

[@lisad.9957]

Dusseldorf outside of winter is better in my opinion - especially in summer. Then you can spend more time outside without freezing and properly enjoy the city. It's especially amazing for japan and anime lovers - Japan Day (aka Anime Day) and Dokomi (biggest anime convention in Germany) are in this season. There is also one of the biggest fares ("Rheinkirmes") right on the riverside in July and it even hosts some games for the football EM in the following summer.

[@HolgerGruenewald]

OMG. The big "government building" used to be the court of justice and is now a hotel. You could have easily googled that.

[@anatoliypankevych4853]

I Do miss Germany

[@casemiro3663]

OMG 9 EUROS for Skippy Peanut butter 9:31

[@derauditor5748]

Düsseldorf. Home of one of Germanys greatest Companies: "Rheinmetall". Other than that it's pretty bleak there... /s

[@bluebear6570]

I was born in Düsseldorf and moved away when I turned 12. I don´t miss the place at all.