From the first moment you set foot in Dortmund you feel the atmosphere of football with the imposing stadium dominating. The city is overflowing with culture (theaters, museums etc). Also the tranquility offered by the many parks and gardens is memorable. Of course, It’s called «beer city» too and you will understand why when you are here!
Currency: Euro
Calling Code: +49
Nearest airports from city center: Dortmund Airport (13km.), Dusseldorf Airport (71km.), Cologne Airport (97km)
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** GERMAN FOOTBALL MUSEUM (Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1, 44137 Dortmund)
You will make a big mistake if you don’t visit the museum. You will see the history of german football. Don’t forget to go!
*** MUSEUM OSTWALL, DORTMUND-U (Leonie-Reygers-Terrasse 2, 44137 Dortmund)
Here you can find collections of modern and contemporary art from the 1940s.
*** MUSEUM OF ART AND CULTURAL HISTORY (Hansastraße 3, 44137 Dortmund)
You will have the opportunity to enjoy collections of paintings, sculptures, furniture and crafts that essentially capture the cultural history of the city of Dortmund
*** STEINWACHE MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM (Steinstraße 50, 44147 Dortmund)
This museum honours the fates of the Nazi’s victims. For 12 years (1933-45) the Gestapo tortured and killed those who were against the Nazi regime. It is estimated that 65,000 people were incarcerated at the Steinwache prison.
*** DORTMUND ZOO (Mergelteichstraße 80, 44225 Dortmund)
Don’tt miss it. It specializes in the conservation and breeding of animals in South America.
*** LWL INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM ZOLLERN (Grubenweg 5, 44388 Dortmund)
You will see the social and cultural history of mining in the Ruhr area, the lives of workers and authentic museum pieces.
*** DASA (Friedrich-Henkel-Weg 1-25, 44149 Dortmund)
Among other things, you can see simulators that will allow you to feel that you are the person controlling a helicopter or a plane.
*** BREWERY MUSEUM DORTMUND (Steigerstraße 16, 44145 Dortmund)
Dortmund has a big brewing tradition. Here you will learn everything about the hstory of beer brewing.
*** NATURMUSEUM DORTMUND (Münsterstraße 271, 44145 Dortmund).
Through many geological exhibitions you will «travel» to past eras. From the last Ice Age in the Cretaceous, through the Carboniferous to the origin of our solar system. Among other things, you will see a fully assembled skeleton of a mammoth wool cow in Germany and you will experience the experience of minerals.
*** WESTFALENPARK (An d. Buschmühle 3, 44139 Dortmund)
We do not need to write many things. We have only one thing to tell you: You must visit one of Europe’s largest city parks. It’s amazing.
THINGS TO DO
*** Visit Church of St. Reinoldi (Ostenhellweg 2, 44135 Dortmund)
*** Go for a walk in Botanischer Garten Rombergpark.
*** Of course visit the Alter Markt, the central feature of Dortmund’s old town.
*** Another nearby old building worth seeing is Bersword Hall, City Hall.
*** Worth a visit in Zollern Colliery. It is a fossil coal known for its stunning architecture. See the facades of Redbrick’s main buildings.
*** Take the lift to the top of the Florianturm and see the view.
FOOD AND DRINK
You have to try pfefferpotthast. It is a traditional meat stew hailing. It consists of pieces of beef with onions,vegetables, spices, and herbs. Usually accompanied by pickled gherkins, Salzkartoffeln (salt potatoes) and beetroots. Taste Nieheimer Kase (this cheese is made from low-fat sour cow’s milk). You can find excellent restaurants and bars in the center and in every neighborhood of the city. Of course, you must try local beers.
WHERE TO STAY
You can find cheap and expensive hotels in the city center and outskirts of Dortmund. Prefer hotels in the city center to be close to the sights.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** Westenhellweg is the main shopping street of Dortmund. Visit Thier Galerie.
*** More shopping in the Kleppingstraße and Rose district around Victoriastraße.
*** Freizeitbad Heveney, a riverside outdoor area with exciting slides, swimming pools and saunas, spa treatments and indoor play area.
HOW TO GET AROUND
If you love walking, Dortmund is one of the best cities to explore it on foot. The city’s network of buses, train and subways is excellent.
CITIES NEAR DORTMUND
Major cities close to Dortmund are Bochum (17km), Gelsenkirchen (28km), Essen (31km), Wuppertal (33km), Duisburg (49km), Dusseldorf (58km) and Cologne (73km)
