Dortmund Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
About Dortmund
The city pops up first when people think of theRuhrvalley, and that's no surprise. It is the largest Ruhr city, the third largest by population afterCologneandDüsseldorf, and the geographical center of theNorth Rhine-Westphaliastate. Worldwide, the city is foremost known forbeer(pale export/lager beer called Dortmunder) and the famous sports clubBallspielverein Borussia 09, Borussia Dortmund or BVB for short. But there is another gentler side to this former industrial powerhouse. Modern Dortmund is vibrant and cultural, well-known for excellent shopping, a range of fascinating museums and theaters, one of Germany's most surprising startup scenes (not quite on the same level as Berlin, but ahead of the rest of the Rhine-Ruhr area and even Munich), and with half the city given over to parks
Top Attractions in Dortmund
Explore the best things to see and do in Dortmund:
- ★Adlerturm
- ★Alter Markt
- ★Altes Stadthaus
- ★Bergmann Kiosk
- ★Borussia Dortmund
- ★Brewery Museum
- ★DASA Arbeitswelt Ausstellung
- ★Deusenberg
Where to Eat in Dortmund
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Baguetterie d'Angelo
- 🍴Böckels Beste
- 🍴Brasserie Lotte
- 🍴Crepe-Moni
- 🍴EMIL Grill & Meer
- 🍴Emilio
Where to Stay in Dortmund
- 🏨a&o Hostel Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
- 🏨Dorint Grand Hotel
- 🏨Dortmund City Hotel
- 🏨Esplanada
- 🏨Ibis Dortmund
- 🏨Mercure Hotel Dortmund City
Dortmund Travel Guide Sections
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