Düsseldorf is the city of art, fashion, and culinary delights, and holds many spectacular locations and activities ready for this year's holiday party. From the many possibilities this charming city on the Rhine has to offer, we've picked out a list of ideas to give you an overview of how and where your holiday party could take place.

5 ideas for your company holiday party in Düsseldorf

Looking for ideas for a traditional, especially festive holiday party? Then fine dining with a Michelin-quality holiday menu is a great choice. Want it a bit more casual, with the celebration doubling as a team building event? Then shared activities like cooking, an escape game, or karaoke are a great fit. Let our ideas inspire you!

A culinary city tour

So-called culinary city tours are available in most larger cities. What should you picture? Depending on the tour's theme, you'll explore a holiday-decorated neighborhood and indulge in specialties across different restaurants. Along the way, you'll learn about the various locations and the neighborhood itself. Maybe you'd like to get to know Düsseldorf-Pempelfort, Flingern, or Bilk better?

A holiday cruise on the Rhine

Celebrating on or by the Rhine is a great idea at any time of year. On an evening cruise, you'll see Düsseldorf's festively illuminated skyline from a new perspective. On a beautifully decorated ship, you can get into the holiday spirit with music and a holiday buffet during a multi-hour cruise on the Rhine. A holiday brunch or an afternoon cruise are options too, if your holiday party should take place earlier in the day.

Holiday party at a variety show

In North Rhine-Westphalia's cultural metropolis Düsseldorf, a cultural idea for your holiday party naturally can't be missing. At Show and Dine at Varieté Apollo, for example, you'll enjoy a 3-course menu while being entertained by an artistic show. Acrobatics or comedy, dance or music, right on the banks of the Rhine. At the bar, you can get into the mood for the evening, or enjoy some first delicacies at the panoramic restaurant beforehand.

Team cooking class for the holidays

Learn the tricks of the trade from professional chefs and prepare a festive menu together, a team cooking class is above all a lot of fun, as you create delicious dishes under expert guidance at Kochatelier Düsseldorf. You'll also learn how to professionally plate dishes, and afterward, you can enjoy your creations together. With or without meat, with drink pairings, as a casual "kitchen party," or a cooking class with a set sequence of dishes, the menu is tailored to your wishes.

Virtual reality

Virtual reality (VR) has been one of the trending topics of recent years. For an unusual holiday party, travel together virtually to a far-off place and experience one of over 40 different exciting adventures, for example in an abandoned pyramid. Up to 120 people can go on virtual journeys together this way, and of course catering is included, since adventures make you hungry!

Popular locations and insider tips for your holiday party in Düsseldorf

Enjoyment is a big deal in Düsseldorf, and the city's restaurant scene is correspondingly diverse. You'll also find bars or clubs for winding down the evening in the old town. If you want to make sure everyone enjoys the food, a popular national cuisine is a good choice, a Mediterranean restaurant, for example. But maybe you'd also like to discover new dishes together, or want a holiday menu with regional cuisine, for example if external guests join who aren't familiar with Düsseldorf's local cuisine and drinks.

Christmas at the Rheinturm

A holiday party above the rooftops of Düsseldorf with a view of the Rhine, at the Rheinturm, you can enjoy a holiday dinner at Restaurant Qomo 168 meters up, drink cocktails at Bar M168, and listen to a DJ, and maybe even dance. A special event is a gin tasting, which you can experience together before dinner.

Da Giacomo

Enjoy a traditional or vegetarian holiday menu in a family-style atmosphere at Trattoria Da Giacomo. This family-run business at Gerresheimer Rathausplatz focuses on regional and seasonal Italian cuisine. The indoor area seats up to 80 guests. For your celebration in your own office space, Da Giacomo offers business catering, from finger food to buffet.

Formbar

What suits your holiday party best, Düsseldorf's industrial charm, loft vibes, or a historic ambiance? Formbar in Düsseldorf doesn't just offer comprehensive holiday catering, it can also help you find a holiday party at a spectacular event location. Examples include a former crane works or a romantic, modernized courtyard.

Der Grieche

Modern Mediterranean cuisine at a renowned restaurant, that's Der Grieche. From antipasti and canapés to extensive holiday menus and catering, a range of packages and dishes are available to choose from. Classic goose or turkey, traditional Greek cuisine, or a vegetarian menu, Der Grieche focuses on dishes made with fresh ingredients and sustainable packaging solutions.

Kasematten

Right along the Rhine riverside promenade lie the Kasematten, with five dining locations bookable for holiday parties and other corporate events. You can choose between fresh fish dishes, regional cuisine or pizza, a cocktail bar, and the Rhenish beer garden with brewhouse cuisine and Mediterranean dishes.

Plan an unforgettable holiday party in Düsseldorf with heycater!

Didn't find a fitting location or idea, or looking for something entirely different? Want professional support planning your holiday party? At heycater!, we also have event experts on our team who've already organized many different corporate parties. We're happy to help you find the right location in Düsseldorf, put together an unforgettable program, and bring you holiday catering you'll remember for a long time.

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