Conveniently located in the central tourist hub near the Kolner Dom (cathedral), this main branch…read moreof the Cologne tourist office is a wealth of information The staff speak an impressive array of languages though I didn't try out Malay or Hokkien on them. They are on hand to advise on anything you may wish to know about the city and tickets are available for purchase for city tours, either by bus or boat There is also an interesting array of literature to peruse and purchase, offering different takes on the city from traditional to cultural to alternative I was able to get some good information about the Christmas markets If you feel lost for ideas about how to spend your time in town, do pop in here

Weisse Flotte is located directly on the Rhine. I had the steak with baked potato and salad (see…read morepicture) for 29 EUR. My meal was absolutely perfect. It was so massive that I took half back with me to the hotel for dinner. One note: they accept Cash Only. There is a small sign, so you might miss it. Luckily, I had 50 EUR in my wallet. If you are in Düsseldorf, I highly recommend Weisse Flotte for a very relaxing lunch or dinner.

Fun boat rides up and down the Rhine river from Dusseldorf. Beer, wine, soft drinks and coffee are…read moreincluded in the price for this trip about an hour each way. This is great for large groups and the family we were visiting thought it would be fun and they were right. We saw several bridal parties on this trip also having a blast. If you like to have a party on a boat this is perfect. With Germany's strict alcohol laws I would recommend getting to and from the boat via anything other than driving a car.