Duisburg

Located at the meeting point of the Rhine and Ruhr rivers, Duisburg spans 232 square kilometers and contains seven distinct administrative districts.

The city began as a Roman trading post and evolved through the Middle Ages as a member of the Hanseatic League into a major industrial center.

The Landschaftspark Nord transforms industrial structures into cultural venues, offering spaces for performances, exhibitions, and recreational activities throughout the year.

Duisburg operates three metro lines, including one light rail and two tram routes, connecting all districts and providing direct access to Düsseldorf.

The city maintains the largest inland port worldwide, stretching across 40 kilometers of waterfront with 21 docks handling maritime trade.

Location: Düsseldorf Government Region

Elevation above the sea: 33 m

Part of: Regionalverband Ruhr, Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region

Shares border with: Düsseldorf, Wesel, Oberhausen, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Krefeld, Meerbusch, Mettmann, Ratingen

Website: https://duisburg.de

GPS coordinates: 51.43222,6.76111

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:06