After the Brewery Tour: 5 Düsseldorf Neighborhoods Worth Exploring

‍After a few glasses of Altbier, Düsseldorf stories and the lively atmosphere of a traditional Brauhaus, your visit to the city does not have to end. Several neighborhoods around the Altstadt, Düsseldorf’s Old Town, reveal very different sides of the city. Some are only a few minutes away on foot, while others are best reached by a short underground or tram ride.

The best area for you depends on what you feel like doing after the brewery tour: enjoying a quiet dinner, trying Japanese food, seeing modern architecture, having a drink by the water or taking a relaxed walk through a residential neighborhood.

Carlstadt: Quiet, Culinary and Right Next to the Altstadt

Carlstadt begins immediately south of the Altstadt. Within a few minutes, the atmosphere becomes noticeably calmer. Neoclassical buildings, small galleries, independent shops and restaurants shape the neighborhood.

Carlsplatz is its culinary center. During the day, the market offers fresh produce, delicatessen products and numerous food stalls. After an evening brewery tour, however, many market stalls will already be closed. At that time, the restaurants and bars around the square are the better choice. To experience the market itself, visit Carlstadt the following morning or around lunchtime.

Carlstadt is a good fit when you want to stay close to the lively Altstadt but prefer somewhere a little quieter for food or drinks.

Unterbilk: Creative, Relaxed and Less Touristy

Around Lorettostraße, Düsseldorf feels modern and distinctly local. Independent shops, small restaurants, cafés and bars make Unterbilk a popular meeting place that feels far less touristy than the Altstadt.

In the evening, the neighborhood is ideal for a relaxed meal or one final drink. During the day, you can also explore its boutiques, delicatessens and side streets. Depending on your starting point, Unterbilk is either within walking distance of the Altstadt or a short ride away by public transport.

Unterbilk is the right choice if you would like to follow traditional Brauhaus culture with a younger and more creative side of Düsseldorf.

MedienHafen: Modern Architecture and Rhine Views

MedienHafen lies south of the Altstadt. The former harbor area is now best known for the Rheinturm tower, the buildings designed by Frank Gehry and other striking examples of modern architecture.

A walk is particularly rewarding in the late afternoon or early evening. The combination of water, a modern skyline and illuminated buildings feels completely different from the narrow streets of the Altstadt. Restaurants and bars offer plenty of options for dinner or a drink with a harbor view.

For some extra movement, walk from the Altstadt along the Rhine promenade towards MedienHafen. Around one hour is enough for a simple architecture walk. Allow more time if you also want to eat or visit the Rheinturm.

Little Tokyo: Japanese Food Around Immermannstraße

Düsseldorf’s Little Tokyo is centered on Immermannstraße and the surrounding streets. The area has a particularly high concentration of Japanese restaurants, ramen shops, sushi bars, bakeries, supermarkets and bookshops.

A Japanese dinner here offers an exciting contrast to hearty Rhineland Brauhaus food. Many popular restaurants fill up quickly, so booking ahead is sensible for larger groups or at weekends. Shops, bakeries and supermarkets are best visited during the day or in the early evening.

Little Tokyo is an excellent choice if you want to discover one of Düsseldorf’s most international sides after Altbier and traditional Brauhaus food.

Oberkassel: Historic Buildings, Rhine Meadows and a Relaxed Finish

Oberkassel is located on the left bank of the Rhine. The neighborhood is known for its historic apartment buildings, Luegallee, Belsenplatz and the nearby Rhine meadows. You can reach it from the city center via Oberkasseler Brücke or by underground.

There are restaurants, cafés and bars around Luegallee and Belsenplatz. For Brauhaus atmosphere outside the Altstadt, visit Alter Bahnhof at Belsenplatz, which serves its own Belsen-Alt.

Oberkassel is well suited to visitors who want a calmer end to the evening or a walk with views of the Düsseldorf skyline the following day.

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Which Neighborhood Is Best Immediately After the Brewery Tour?

For the easiest transition, stay in the Altstadt or walk to neighboring Carlstadt. Unterbilk and Oberkassel are good choices for restaurants and bars. MedienHafen is ideal for architecture and a waterside walk. Little Tokyo works particularly well for an early dinner or a restaurant booked in advance.

Opening hours and availability can change. Check the current times for specific restaurants or attractions on the day of your visit.

Our Tip

Do not plan every minute. Düsseldorf is compact, many places are close together and the best evenings often develop when you spontaneously choose between food, the Rhine or another drink after the tour. Your guide can recommend a current option based on the time, your group size and the atmosphere you are looking for.

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Experience Our Düsseldorf Brewery Tour

Our Düsseldorf brewery tour is an ideal introduction to the city. You will visit traditional Hausbrauereien, taste Altbier and discover the stories and unwritten rules behind Düsseldorf’s Brauhaus culture. Your local guide will also share personal recommendations for what to do afterwards.

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