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Street · Düsseldorf, Renânia do Norte-Vestfália
Königsallee
Düsseldorf's shopping boulevard, the Kö, with a tree-lined canal down the middle, luxury shops on one side and banks on the other, and the Triton fountain at the northern end.
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About Königsallee
The Königsallee, known as the Kö to locals, is Düsseldorf's best-known boulevard and one of Europe's most famous luxury shopping streets. It runs north–south through the city centre and is about 87 meters wide from facade to facade.
Running down the middle is the old city moat, the Kö-Graben, a canal lined with trees and stone bridges. There are four walkways: two beside the canal and two beside the buildings. The east side houses the designer boutiques and galleries; the quieter west side hosts banks and offices. At the northern end of the canal sits the Triton fountain.
The northern end of the Kö adjoins the Hofgarten, the large central park, opened in the 18th century and regarded as Germany's first public park. Nearby is the Kö-Bogen complex, with buildings featuring cut facades covered in plants.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours, including a stroll through the Hofgarten.
Best time
From Monday to Saturday, when the shops are open; most close on Sundays. In the late afternoon the light through the canal trees is nice for photos.
How to get there
It's about a 15-minute walk from the central station and 5 minutes from the Altstadt. The Steinstraße/Königsallee and Heinrich-Heine-Allee subway stations are at the ends.
Tip
Even without shopping, it's worth walking along the canal and continuing to the Hofgarten. Sunday is when shops are closed.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Königsallee
Does the Königsallee open on Sundays?
Shops, in general, no: in Germany most retail closes on Sundays. Cafés and restaurants usually are open.
Do you need to spend money to enjoy the Kö?
No. The walk along the canal, the Triton fountain and the Hofgarten are open to everyone.
What is near the Königsallee?
The Altstadt to the west, the Hofgarten to the north and the central station to the east, about a 15-minute walk.