The Urban.Trail Duisburg starts at the east exit of the main train station and leads you first through the green Goerdeler Park – a welcome respite before heading into the vibrant Duissern district. Here, Duisburg's culinary side reveals itself with numerous cafes and restaurants, before you reach the Bunkerbude kiosk. The trail then continues up to the Kaiserberg, one of Duisburg's few natural elevations at 78 meters, where forest and city views meet.
After the descent, the route leads through a community garden to the Inner Harbour, Duisburg's flagship project of structural change. Here you'll find the impressive Küppersmühle Museum, a treasure trove of German post-war art, and the Garden of Remembrance, a walk-through artwork by Dani Karavan right on the harbour basin. Via the lively Wallstraße with its diverse culinary scene, you'll reach the Dellviertel district with its centrally located Dellplatz square. The path then takes you through the district to the Lehmbruck Museum in the heart of Immanuel Kant Park, before returning to the main train station.
By Car:
The starting point is centrally located at Duisburg main train station. Directions via:
At Duisburg Central Station:
All parking garages are located in the immediate vicinity of the starting point.
Duisburg Central Station is one of the most important transport hubs in the Ruhr area and is very well connected:
Your tour starts at the east exit of Duisburg Central Station. From the station forecourt, follow the signs and after a few minutes you will reach Goerdeler Park, a green oasis with mature trees – perfect for arriving in peace and getting ready for the upcoming city exploration.
The route then leads you to the Duissern district, where urban life begins. Along charming streets lined with old building facades, you'll find numerous culinary highlights and cozy cafés. Shortly after, you'll reach the Bunkerbude, a kiosk located in an old air-raid shelter.
From the city district, the route leads past the Botanical Garden and uphill to the Kaiserberg, one of Duisburg's few natural elevations at 78 meters. The path winds through wooded trails, past ancient trees, and through tranquil sections of forest. Once you reach the top, you'll be rewarded with a view stretching all the way to the Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park. Take some time here to breathe – the contrast between nature and industry, between greenery and the city skyline, is truly unique.
The trail continues to the inner harbor, the architectural and cultural heart of the city. Here, old warehouses blend seamlessly with modern architecture by star architects like Herzog & de Meuron. The Küppersmühle Museum, home to German post-war art and one of the most important collections of modern art in Germany, is also located here.
Located directly on the harbor basin is the Garden of Remembrance, created from the remains of the former port buildings. The installation of geometric shapes, paths, and plants invites visitors to pause and reflect – a meditative place amidst the urban bustle.
From the inner harbor, the trail leads you past the city museum and the town hall into the city center. From there, it continues along Wallstraße, one of Duisburg's most vibrant streets. Here, alternative bars, cafés, and trendy spots line the street – from Bierbude Duisburg for craft beer fans to Restaurant Zora with its Mediterranean cuisine, Café Pollok, and Onkel Stereo record store, a paradise for vinyl lovers and music enthusiasts.
The route through the Dellviertel district will eventually lead you to the Lehmbruck Museum – one of Europe's most important sculpture museums, named after the Duisburg sculptor Wilhelm Lehmbruck. The museum is located in the heart of Immanuel Kant Park and combines classical modernism with contemporary sculpture in an impressive sculpture garden. Take your time to stroll through the park and discover the artworks displayed outdoors.
From here it's just a few minutes back to Duisburg Central Station, where your tour ends – with the feeling of having rediscovered the city amidst industrial culture, nature, art and urban culinary delights.
