Düsseldorf is the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia and is located in the heart of the largest central European economic area. As a trade fair city and home to many listed and international companies, Düsseldorf is a top location for foreign direct investment and international talent from all over the world.
Düsseldorf is an important city for companies in the industrial and service sectors. Its particular economic focus is on telecommunications, banking, insurance, fashion, legal and business consulting. With its growing start-up scene and the huge importance of the digital economy, Düsseldorf is the hotspot for digitalisation.
As Europe’s intercontinental hub, Düsseldorf International Airport connects the city with all of the major economic centres around the world. Düsseldorf is home to more than 22 higher education establishments. The shopping boulevard Königsallee (known as the ‘Kö’), the modern Medienhafen and the old town have a variety of bars, cafés and restaurants as well as a wide range of art and culture.
According to many international rankings, Düsseldorf is one of the most popular locations for expats worldwide and regularly ranks among the best cities in which to live and work. For this reason, the number of international professionals moving to the region is steadily increasing. The Expat Service Desk offers a wide range of information about the city as well as life and work in the region so that the expats can settle in better and feel at home here.
Website for the City of Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf Tourismus GmbH
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