Date ideas in summer in Düsseldorf ☀️🫶🏼

Sometimes a date (whether with others or yourself) is best when it inspires you. The Kunstsammlung NRW in Düsseldorf offers you two houses full of art treasures: K20 on Grabbeplatz with modern masterpieces and K21 in the Ständehaus with contemporary art. Stroll through the light-flooded halls, discover new perspectives and then discuss your favorite works over a coffee in the museum café. Not only perfect for rainy days, but also if you want to escape the heat in air-conditioned rooms. 💡You can also use the K+ Digital Guide to easily and informatively guide you through the K20 collection, which you can find at this link: https://www.kunstsammlung.de/de/digital-guide-k20/ 💡 You should definitely check out the K21 too!

When summer calls, so does the beer garden! The Three Little Birds directly on the Robert-Lehr-Ufer is the perfect spot to enjoy the evening sun with a cool drink in your hand. Under colorful fairy lights and with a view of the Rhine, every evening here feels like a vacation. Whether you're sampling the beer menu, sipping Aperol or simply sharing fries in the evening sun - it's all about good food, good drinks and even better company. Also a dream as a self-date: grab your favorite book, lie down in the hammock and watch the ships pass by. 💡 Pro tip: You can even take your own drinks here!

Sometimes all you need is a short trip out to feel like you're on vacation The Unterbacher See is perfect for this. Here, too, you can chill out under the trees, play volleyball or bring your own games and, of course, swim, pedal boat and stand-up paddle 🏝️ Great for relaxing hours as a couple or alone with a picnic blanket and a good book.

Take a deep breath 🌿 The Japanese Garden is hidden in the middle of Nordpark - a little piece of the Far East in the middle of Düsseldorf. Between the koi pond, perfectly pruned trees and stone lanterns, you can simply relax. A great spot for quiet conversations or to let your thoughts drift alone.

The name says it all. This is not a trendy, overcrowded beach club with expensive drinks, but a real local insider tip. Put your feet in the fine sand, enjoy the view of the Rhine and bring your own food and drink 🫶🏼 Whether you're on a date or alone watching the ships pass by - the vacation feeling kicks in immediately ☀️ 💡 But beware: the Rhine may not look like it, but it is a very dangerous river and swimming is prohibited throughout the city! This includes all activities that go beyond ankle-deep water.

Movie night under the stars ✨ Right on the Rhine, with a view of the city and a huge screen that only comes to life after sunset - the Alltours open-air cinema is a summer must. If you arrive early enough, you can also enjoy the cinema beach, then head to the popcorn stand and have fun at a movie night with a very special atmosphere. 🌃

The most charming city festival 🧃 Once a year, Düsseldorfers celebrate their kiosk culture - properly. There's music everywhere, small concerts, drinks, snacks and, of course, lots of nice conversations. A date where you can simply stroll from kiosk to kiosk may sound simple, but it's surprisingly special. Even if you're out and about on your own, you won't be alone for long, just like in the Rhineland! 💜

Between old trees and colorful fairy lights, summer becomes a stage here. The Vier Linden Open Air in the park behind the Mitsubishi Electric Halle is one of the most charming open-air locations in Düsseldorf. Not only is there regularly great live music here, but also exciting quiz nights. ☀️

The motto here is: just do it. The atmosphere is relaxed, colorful and inspiring: there are paints, brushes, easels and canvases everywhere and you can get started without any pressure. Take a look at the courses, there is a wide range of different painting techniques to learn or come to an open studio lesson.

The Craft Studio is all about creative projects that you can design yourself. From embroidery and painting wine glasses to making jewelry, everything is included. The relaxed atmosphere makes it perfect for a date or an afternoon where you can just get creative for yourself.

If you fancy something tangible, The Clay Company is the place for you. Here you can shape everything from bowls to mugs yourself from clay, paint your own ceramics, take part in workshops or become a member and work at any time of day 🏺