“The city of Düsseldorf is very beautiful, and when you think of it from afar – especially if you happen to have been born there – it fills you with a strange feeling. I was born there, and it feels as though I ought to go home at once…”, the poet Heinrich Heine remarked about Düsseldorf some 200 years ago. The people of Düsseldorf still love their city today. Yet outside the Rhine metropolis, it has been struggling with image problems for years. But appearances can be deceiving. Economically speaking, in particular, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia is certainly able to hold its own against other German cities, thanks to international standards and a host of renowned global players. Having your own office – for example, in the Dreischeibenhaus – not only makes a good impression but also makes it easier for you to establish contacts with influential companies from various sectors. And Düsseldorf’s economic development is generally impressive.
Düsseldorf: The economic underdog
For a long time, Düsseldorf’s economy dominated the German fashion industry. Whilst Berlin has now overtaken it, the city on the Rhine is still very much a force to be reckoned with. But not just in this sector. Düsseldorf also boasts clear locational advantages in the digital and creative sectors, industry and retail. Its proximity to the ‘Three-Country Corner’, the River Rhine and its location in the heart of Germany’s most populous federal state attract investors and entrepreneurs even from beyond the state’s borders.
Top-level: the finance and consultancy sectors
When Germans hear the term ‘financial sector’, the Frankfurt skyline springs to mind. Frankfurt am Main is the Mecca of the German banking industry. Yet Düsseldorf has already positioned itself as an attractive location, ranking second. Alongside Targobank, HSBC and IKB, global players such as Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank are also represented in the North Rhine-Westphalian metropolis, each with a branch. The city is home to a total of ten major credit institutions, with an annual balance sheet total of over 384 billion euros. Munich follows closely behind.
Düsseldorf is also among the leading cities in the insurance and consultancy sectors. Nearly 2,000 management consultancies are based there. The headquarters of insurance companies such as ARAG, Provincial and Ergo once again underline the city’s economic importance.
Dreischeibenhaus: the epitome of the German economic miracle
Anyone thinking of Düsseldorf’s economy inevitably pictures the Dreischeibenhaus. An office and administrative building almost 100 metres high, situated on the Hofgarten in the Mitte district. For many years, it was home to the German steel giant Thyssen-Krupp, which also gave it its name. Today, the Dreischeibenhaus is one of the city’s most famous skyscrapers. Built during the years of the economic miracle, the skyscraper made a clear architectural statement: Germany was turning politically and economically towards the West and actively seeking to forge international ties.
Anyone lucky enough to have an office on the upper floors of the building still feels a touch of that international flair. At the very top and in the heart of the city, even long-established Düsseldorf residents and newcomers alike find themselves raving about it all over again. A view that brings the interplay of nature, light and architecture into its full glory. Together with the ‘most exclusive roof terrace in the city’, spacious and light-filled offices provide a prestigious anchor point for your professional success. Welcome your guests in modern, well-appointed offices or host important events on the roof terrace.
You can also enjoy the benefits of an office in Düsseldorf and express your new approach to work and motivation. Not only will you treat your clients to a stunning view over the city, but your workplace in the heart of Düsseldorf will provide your guests with all the amenities they deserve. Car parking spaces are available right next to the building, whilst bus and underground stations are also within walking distance. The best business deals are done after work. So head up to Düsseldorf’s Königsallee. Numerous restaurants and luxury hotels in the immediate vicinity invite you to linger. An office space at the COLLECTION Business Centre in the heart of Düsseldorf meets the highest standards and, with its modern and personalised touch, underscores your professional success.
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