THIS IS OBERBILK

Located immediately behind the main railway station, Oberbilk is a district that embodies the transition from industry to services and creative industries more than any other area in Düsseldorf. Where iron and steelworks once dominated, residential areas, small businesses, and a vibrant mix of industries now prevail. The historic centre of the district is Oberbilker Markt. The Kölner Straße shopping district is lined with Turkish supermarkets, Persian bakeries and African hairdressing salons. Multicultural diversity is part of everyday life here, as reflected in the simple yet authentic culinary scene. Around the Haus der Wirtschaft, street names commemorate Düsseldorf's twin towns, and street art in underpasses and on façades showcases the district's creativity. Oberbilk also has a green oasis in the form of the 70-hectare Südpark, which invites visitors to take a stroll and relax. Despite all the changes, the district has retained its rough charm. Oberbilk is dense and colourful, and continues to be a neighbourhood on the rise.