Essen attractions

This ticket to the German Football Museum provides you with the opportunity to learn more about the history of German football and the rise of the Bundesliga. You can visit the German football Hall of Fame, a 3D cinema and a trophy room, as well as discover over 1,600 exhibits, 25 hours of footage and a selection of interactive stations. You'll also have the chance to demonstrate your footballing ability through a dribble parkour course, goal wall, speed court and foosball skill session. Once you've visited the museum, you can end your experience at the on-site restaurant.

This combo ticket will give you admission to both Legoland Discovery Centre and Sea Life in Oberhausen. At Legoland Discovery Centre, you'll take a journey through the world of Lego. You'll visit the 4D cinema and become part of the adventure story with the help of special effects. You can also try two indoor rides, Kingdom Quest and Merlin's Apprentice. You'll have the chance to build your own racecar and compete against others or become a ninja at the NINJAGO® play area. Just a five-minute walk away at Sea World, you'll see baby black tip reef sharks and take a journey from the Rhine to the tropical waters. You'll see more than 5,000 marine animals from all over the world, such as turtles, rays, seahorses, piranhas and otters.

With this ticket, you’ll be able to explore SEA LIFE – home to over 5,000 marine creatures and Germany’s largest shark nursery. As you stroll around the aquarium, you’ll have the chance to get up close to a variety of different tropical and native fish, including an octopus. As you stroll through the 10-metre glass tunnel, you’ll get to see sharks, rays and turtles too. At the World of Otters, you can get up close to a variety of playful otters, while a glass-bottom boat offers a new perspective on marine life. You’ll even get to participate in interactive activities at the petting pools and daily feeding times.

With a ticket to Movie Park, you can dive into the world of on-screen entertainment, with over 40 attractions to discover. You can explore areas themed around films and TV shows like Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Van Helsing, as well as replicas of real-world locations like Santa Monica Pier. You'll also find thrill rides like rollercoasters and free-falls, shows and immersive activities.

Beginning in Düsseldorf’s legendary Old Town, a KD cruise along the Rhine will let you see the city from a new angle. Whether you choose a seat on the sundeck or in the saloon, the comfortable ship will carry you past the riverside sights, making the trip enjoyable in any weather. From the water, you’ll take in views and insights you don’t get from land. The Old Town, the Palace Tower and the Media Harbour will appear to glide calmly by as you move through the city. Along the way you’ll hear about Düsseldorf’s turbulent history — a place that was once a royal residence and is now the political centre of North Rhine-Westphalia — so you’ll gain context as well as scenery. The combination of relaxed river views and historical detail gives a clear, different perspective on the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia.

At the German Football Museum (Deutsches Fuballmuseum) in Dortmund you will find an interactive experience zone that presents 140 years of German football history. As you move through the displays, you can relive iconic moments such as Mario Götze's volley at Maracanã, Andreas Brehme's penalty in Rome, Gerd Müller's finish in Munich and Helmut Rahn's run and shot in Bern. Along the way there is an impressive 3D cinema, a 360° show about the Bundesliga and a Hall of Fame highlighting players and key events. The museum also offers hands-on areas for younger visitors and families. You can try the play zone and soccer court, follow an interactive children’s trail, or take part in a museum puzzle hunt with a guided booklet. Optional daily tours and exclusive tours are available, with languages offered on request. A museum shop is on site, and a Shop & Bistro in the foyer serves breakfast, lunch or a half-time break on all opening days. The museum is located in the centre of Dortmund, immediately opposite the railway station.

With admission to the Borusseum, you can immerse yourself in the storied history of the legendary Borussia Dortmund football club. Inside, you'll find 800 square metres of exhibition space, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the club's heritage. You can view memorabilia, films, installations and more, with the museum's centrepiece being the prized trophy cabinet. Little ones can follow a Children's Trail, guided by the voice of the stadium announcer, or unwind in the interactive Gamezone.

At SEA LIFE Oberhausen, the largest German SEA LIFE aquarium, you will gain deep insights into the exciting underwater world and get up close to a range of dazzling sea creatures. As you move through the aquarium, displays and habitats will introduce different marine environments and the animals that live in them, giving you a rounded sense of life beneath the waves. A special highlight at SEA LIFE Oberhausen is Germany’s largest shark nursing facility, where you can marvel at newborn sharks. Alongside the young sharks, the attraction presents many other marine species that showcase the variety of underwater life. The experience focuses on observation and learning, offering a clear look at creatures both familiar and surprising.

The DüsseldorfCard gives you a simple way to explore the Rhine metropolis. You’ll be able to use free buses and trains across Düsseldorf and its surrounding area, and you’ll have free or reduced admission to numerous museums. This makes moving between the Old Town, riverside promenades and cultural neighbourhoods easy as you plan your days. Along the way you’ll find a wide range of activities and experiences. Guided tours and sightseeing options will introduce you to the city’s history and landmarks, while cultural events will add variety to your visit. You’ll also be able to enjoy Düsseldorf’s culinary scene, relax with sports and games, and pick up souvenirs from local shops. Many museums and organised tours are included among the participating offers, so you can tailor your time in the city to your interests.

With this ticket, you’ll have the chance to experience Düsseldorf from a different perspective as you sail down the Rhine on a riverboat. You’ll start your cruise in the Old Town area, with views of historic buildings and some of the city’s famous landmarks, including the Castle Tower and Media Harbour. During your one-hour boat ride, you’ll see riverside views of the city centre, learning more about Düsseldorf along the way.

With this ticket, you can explore Oberhausen's LEGOLAND Discovery Centre at your leisure for two to three hours and experience a journey through the colourful world of LEGO®. You can start with a visit to MINILAND, LEGO, where you'll see a 1:45 small-scale version of the Ruhr area built of LEGO. The 4D movie theatre is a highlight for the senses – a visit to another world with fascinating special effects. At the LEGO factory, you can produce your own genuine LEGO brick and take it home as a souvenir. Also included with your ticket is the LEGO Friends area and the Kingdom Quest ride. You can become a member of the Royal Army and help rescue the princess. Finally, you'll be able to ride the Merlins Apprentice carousel, where you'll magically float through the air.

This 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour will offer you the chance to discover Dortmund and its main landmarks from a red double-decker bus. Along a 100-minute route with 12 stops, you will be able to hop on and off the bus as many times as you like and admire famous attractions such as the Cross district and its Art Nouveau buildings, the Phoenix Lake, the Borussia Stadium, the Town Hall and the Reinoldi Church. The audio guide included in this tour will also give you a better understanding of all these monuments and the history of this German city.

You’ll watch an evening panorama of Düsseldorf unfold as dusk gradually envelops the city. You’ll take a seat and enjoy wide views across the skyline as the light softens and the city settles into the evening. The experience is paced for calm observation and relaxed sightseeing. As darkness falls, the distinctive buildings of the state capital will catch the atmospheric light and stand out against the night sky. Along the way, you’ll see how familiar landmarks change character in the evening glow and gain a fresh perspective on Düsseldorf’s architecture and cityscape. The trip provides wonderful views and invites you to enjoy Düsseldorf in the evening in peace.

This hop-on, hop-off bus ticket will give you 24 hours to take in Düsseldorf's most popular sights from the top deck of a red double-decker bus. You can hop on and off whenever you like, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace. Highlights will include a stroll through the Königsallee or a walk along the Rhine's waterfront. You can also look forward to seeing Castle Square and admiring the Rhine Tower and the Japanese Garden.

On this guided tour you’ll learn about the duties of a night watchman while exploring the old town of Düsseldorf. Your night watchman guide will be dressed in typical garb and will equip you with the traditional with lantern, horn and halberd. You’ll learn interesting facts and stories about their lives and customs, as you explore alleys illuminated by lantern light.