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Observation deck · Düsseldorf, Renânia do Norte-Vestfália
Rheinturm
240-metre telecommunications tower on the Rhine, with a glassed-in viewing platform at 168 metres, a rotating restaurant and a light clock on the façade.
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About Rheinturm
The Rheinturm is Düsseldorf's telecommunications tower and the city's tallest structure, at about 240 metres. It was built between 1979 and 1982, next to the state parliament and at the entrance to the MedienHafen.
Elevators take visitors to the viewing platform at 168 metres, with views over the MedienHafen, the Altstadt, the Hofgarten, the Königsallee and the Rhine bridges. In clear weather you can see the cathedral of Colônia. A little higher, at 172.5 metres, is a rotating restaurant that completes a full turn in 72 minutes.
On the façade facing the Altstadt there is a light sculpture that works as a clock: the illuminated bulbs, in groups, indicate hours, minutes and seconds. Many people stop on the promenade at night trying to read the time on the tower.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
45 minutes to 1 hour; longer if you dine at the restaurant.
Best time
On a clear day, preferably at sunset, to watch the sun set over the Rhine and the city lights coming on.
How to get there
It is located at the southern end of the Rhine promenade, about a 20-minute walk from the Altstadt.
Tip
For the rotating restaurant, book a table in advance. At night, view the light clock on the façade from the promenade.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Rheinturm
Can you see Colônia from the top of the Rheinturm?
In very clear weather, yes: the cathedral of Colônia appears on the horizon to the south.
Do I need to reserve to go up?
For the viewpoint, tickets are bought at the tower or online. For the restaurant, a reservation is recommended.
How does the tower clock work?
The lamps on the facade form groups that indicate hours, minutes and seconds, read from top to bottom.