The sun is shining everywhere, except in Germany. The rain just won't go away and we'll probably have to put up with a somewhat gloomier outlook for the time being. But don't worry, because we won't let it spoil our fun! We have just the right tips to brighten up the gray skies with plenty of good cheer.

In this blog article, we have put together the 10 best events and indoor activities in Düsseldorf that will make your day even if it rains. Forget the umbrellas and bad moods, we won't let your plans fall through!

So, grab your rain jacket and let's make rainy Düsseldorf unsafe together! Let's go! 🌧️💃

The 10 best indoor activities

Classic Remise

Classic Remise
© Duesseldorf Tourismus
Harffstraße 110a
40591 Düsseldorf

A paradise for all classic car enthusiasts! But also for anyone looking for a relaxed activity and shelter in the rain. You'll find everything your heart desires in a lovingly restored roundhouse. Immerse yourself in a unique world full of historic industrial architecture and modern flair. Here you can marvel at fantastic classics and even watch the mechanics at work. So head to Oberbilk and let yourself be enchanted by the glass garage!

Vabali Spa

Vabali Spa
© Vabali Spa Düsseldorf
Schalbruch 210
40721 Düsseldorf

Are you dreaming of relaxation for body, soul and spirit? But your vacation days are already planned, the flights are more expensive than ever and you don't have time for a vacation anyway? Then Vabali is THE perfect place for you! There are 10 saunas, two steam baths and a laconium, two pools and numerous relaxation rooms right by the Elbsee lake. Of course, it's also a damn good place to relax in the sun with Balinese charm, but we think Vabali is totally cozy even in rainy weather and definitely worth a visit!

Tod und Teufel. Faszination des Horrors

Tod und Teufel. Faszination des Horrors
© Zombie Boy (Rick Genest), Foto: © Dmitry Smirnov
Do, 14.09.2023 11:00
9,00 to 12,00 €

Grim stories and chills are, after all, somehow in our DNA. The exhibition "Fascination of Horror" shows you how art has for centuries turned to everything gruesome and shocking - from eerie demons to gloomy landscapes and terrifying film characters. Be surprised at the versatility of artists:inside who have transformed this horror into fashion, art, music and film. It's spooky time, baby! 🕷️👻

Venue

The Code Agency

The Code Agency
© Code Agency
Stresemannplatz 4,
40210 Düsseldorf

Fancy some thrills and tricky puzzles? In "Escape Room: The Code Agency", you can get your brain working and prove that you have what it takes to be a code-breaker! Free yourself and your team from exciting challenges and experience an unforgettable time full of action and secrets - but beware, the ticking clock is no fun!

Isaac Julien. What Freedom Is To Me

Isaac Julien. What Freedom Is To Me
© Isaac Julien, Freedom / Diasporic Dream-Space No. 1 (Once Again...Statues Never Die), 2022 Inkjet print on Canson Platine Fibre Rag Framed: 273 x 183 x 5.6 cm © Isaac Julien, Courtesy the artist and Victoria Miro
Mi, 27.09.2023 10:00
7,00 to 20,00 €

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of British artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien! From his critical beginnings in the 1980s to the internationally acclaimed film installations of the last 20 years, the exhibition shows the full range of his groundbreaking work - a journey through art, culture and colonial history! 🎨🎬

Cinema

Cinema

Cinema
© Duesseldorf Tourismus
Schneider-Wibbel-Gasse 5-7
40213 Düsseldorf

Rainy weather means movie weather. So head to the old town, because the Cinema art house cinema awaits you in Schneider-Wibbel-Gasse, where the screen comes to life and you can immerse yourself in the captivating world of movies! Be enchanted by award-winning masterpieces, quirky indies and cult classics - popcorn and goosebumps included!

Eurydike Deep Down

Eurydike Deep Down
© Tembela Bohle via Pexels
Di, 07.11.2023 20:00
6,00 to 12,00 €

Orpheus, the first pop star of antiquity, wants to bring back his great love Eurydice from the underworld, but Hades stands in his way - a drama with love, gods and a good portion of music. Join Orpheus on his journey to the underworld and experience an evening of theater full of emotion that shows that love still has its place in this world. ❤️🎶

Aachener Platz

Aachener Platz
© Mali Maeder via Pexels
Ulenbergstraße 10
40223 Düsseldorf

Did you know that the Aachen flea and antique market also has a large tent where you can snap up the best bargains and discover real rarities before dawn? Then dance along to coffee and cake and ever-changing live music at lunchtime. That sounds like a perfect Saturday!

You'd rather spend the whole day in a café in this weather?

Then be sure to check out these two articles! We've picked out the best cafés in (Unter-)Bilk and Flingern. If that's not enough for you, then check out our Instagram highlight "Cafés", where you'll also find some great spots in other parts of the city.

The best cafés in Bilk & Unterbilk

The best cafés in Bilk & Unterbilk
© Marcel Kühnemund // Weird Space Concepts UG

Nothing works without coffee! But don't worry, the cafés in Bilk and Unterbilk have plenty on offer to pull you out of your caffeine slump. From barista-quality coffee and Italian pastries to delicious sandwiches and cakes, there's everything here to make café lovers' hearts beat faster. ☕️ You have given us lots of tips via Instagram, which is why we are now introducing you to the best, coziest and most trendy cafés in (Unter-)Bilk. Here you can enjoy the perfect coffee and the tastiest snacks.

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The best cafés in Flingern

The best cafés in Flingern
© Jaenner Modern Coffee

Our "Best of Cafés" goes into the next round! This time, we went in search of the best spots in Flingern and you supported us diligently. We are therefore delighted to present a selection of your favorites! Because in addition to the classics on Birkenstrasse and Ackerstrasse, the district in the north of Düsseldorf has a lot more to offer!

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Or are you in the mood for vintage shopping?

We have just the thing for you 😎

The best vintage & second hand stores in Düsseldorf

Anti fast fashion consumption? We love it! True to the motto "What you like is beautiful", the fashion trends of past generations are being brought out of the closet to test the limits of our own style. Whether '00s or '90s, Y2K or rebellious in a counter-culture look - today everyone is keen to revisit the fashion eras 🌷And what could be better than original pieces from the last few decades? In contrast to conventional streetwear, second-hand and vintage shopping gives you plenty of opportunities to express your own personality with unique pieces and has a huge influence on the fashion world of tomorrow.

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