Duisburg

Duisburg

North Rhine-Westphalia

Located at the confluence of the Rhine and Ruhr rivers, Duisburg is home to the world's largest inland port. The city is known for its industrial heritage, which has been transformed into a hub of unique landscape parks, modern architecture, and cultural attractions.

Practical Travel Guide for Duisburg

Make your journey smoother with essential practical information to read before traveling.

Visa Information

Part of the Schengen Area, allowing visa-free travel for up to 90 days for many nationalities.

C, F
230V

Adapter Type

German

Guten Tag
Hello/Good day
Danke
Thank you
Entschuldigung
Excuse me
Euro (EUR)
Local Currency

Getting Around

Duisburg has an efficient public transport system of buses and trams (Straßenbahn) that make it easy to get around the city and the wider Ruhr area. The city center area is walkable.

Local Flavors

Duisburg's cuisine reflects the multicultural Ruhr area. Alongside traditional hearty German dishes, you'll find a wide variety of international cuisine, especially around the Inner Harbour with its many trendy restaurants and bars.

CurrywurstPepper-pot roast (Pfefferpotthast)Black pudding with apple sauce and potatoes (Himmel un Ääd)