Stadtbezirk 1 is the central borough of Düsseldorf, encompassing the historic Altstadt, elegant Carlstadt, commercial Stadtmitte, and the residential quarters of Pempelfort, Derendorf, and Golzheim. With 86,000 inhabitants across 11 square kilometers, it is the cultural, commercial, and political heart of the city. From the medieval lanes of the Altstadt with its 260+ pubs to the luxury boutiques of the Königsallee and the trendy cafes of Pempelfort, this borough offers unparalleled diversity.
Stadtbezirk 1 concentrates Düsseldorf's corporate power — banks and fashion houses on the Königsallee, the Chamber of Commerce in the Altstadt, media firms in Carlstadt, and a growing startup scene in Pempelfort and Derendorf. The Dreischeibenhaus and Kö-Bogen developments house major companies. Coworking options range from premium serviced offices to creative shared spaces.
Heinrich-Heine-Allee is the central U-Bahn interchange serving U70, U74-U79. Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof borders the east with ICE, S-Bahn, and regional connections. Pempelfort and Derendorf have their own U-Bahn and tram stops. The borough is highly walkable and bike-friendly, with the Rhine promenade connecting multiple neighborhoods.
The Altstadt is known as the 'longest bar in the world' with 260+ pubs and restaurants. The Königsallee is a world-famous luxury boulevard. Carlstadt hosts the Kunstsammlung NRW art museum. The Hofgarten is Düsseldorf's oldest park. Schlossturm on the Rhine houses the shipping museum. Pempelfort features the historic Ständehaus.
Suited for professionals across all sectors — from corporate executives on the Kö to creative freelancers in Pempelfort, from consultants near the Hauptbahnhof to media professionals in Carlstadt. The borough's diversity accommodates every working style.



