Düsseldorf is located in the Rhine-Ruhr region, in Germany. As well as being famed for its fashion and trade fairs; the city of Düsseldorf has what is called the Königsallee, a shopping centre known as Germany's Champs-Elysées. The Düsseldorfer Radschläger is one of the oldest traditions and landmark of Düsseldorf. On your tour around the city, you will come across images of cartwheels on souvenirs and some buildings, the most famous one being the Cartwheeler's Fountain on the Burgplatz.
Car hire from Düsseldorf is a great way to tour around the old town, the media sector down by the Rhine, and the many parks in the city. Düsseldorf is the capital of the North Rhine Westphalia state, and can be enjoyed for its cosmopolitan vibe.
Düsseldorf is a massive centre for businesses, but there are also lots of scenic green spots in the city that you can escape to. Hire a car from Düsseldorf and head over to the Hofgarten, where you'll find yourself in the presence of the Hofgärtnerhaus (Court Gardener House), surrounded by lakes and green woodland. The park is on a grand scale, touching on many different parts of the city.
If you rent a car from Düsseldorf, then you can also drive to nearby Cologne and visit the Chocolate Museum situated in the old town. The museum is a fascinating account of the history of chocolate, from the Aztecs to the modern day.
