Dortmund is a large city in the Ruhr area of Germany, which despite its reputation as an industrial centre is also a stunning natural paradise, containing many parks, woodlands and gardens. It is also important as a cultural and sporting centre, the home of Borussia Dortmund FC. The city centre features a fascinating mixture of historical architecture and modern skyscrapers and there’s lots of culture too, with plenty of museums and galleries to see. Dortmund boasts all the benefits of a large, modern city, make sure you get the most out of your stay here and book your Dortmund airport transfers with hoppa so you can arrive refreshed, relaxed and ready to enjoy all Dortmund has to offer.
Dortmund Airport is bright and modern, and has all the facilities you would expect from a city airport, such as bars, cafés and restaurants where you can enjoy a bite to eat, a last German beer or just a cup of coffee or two before your flight. There are also gift shops and plenty of places where you can pick up your duty free items, or simply relax for the last few hours of your break.
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| Destination | Distance (approx.) | Duration (approx.) | |
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| Bochum City | 33 km | 37 min | |
| Dortmund | 13 km | 22 min | |
| Den Haag | km | min | |
| Munster | 56 km | 50 min | |
| Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) | km | min |
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The Museum of Art and Cultural History is a delight for every history, art and design enthusiast. The museum takes its visitors step by step through the centuries and shows them paintings, furniture, ...
Museum Ostwall is a modern and contemporary art museum with a permanent collection boosted by temporary exhibitions. One of the styles of art that the museum focuses on is Fluxus, which is the connect...
Steinwache Memorial and Museum is a museum that documents persecution and resistance during the Nazi regime. Established in a former police station that, under the Gestapo, was known as ’’West Ger...
The Zollen Collierly is a fascinating insight into coal mining and the lives of Dortmund’s colliers. The collier was the first technical building that was of international importance in Germany. Th...
You cannot come to Dortmund without tasting at least a sip of their beer. Prepare to get thirsty by taking a tour that consists of learning about the interesting history of industrially brewed beer in...
The oldest church in Dortmund, dating from the 13th century is named in honour of the city’s patron saint, Reinold. Climb more than 200 steps to the bell-tower for fabulous views over the city. Not...
Dortmund’s TV tower, 212 metres high, and located in Westfalenpark. At one point in time, it was the tallest building of Dortmund. The views will show you the impressive views of the Westfalen Park an...
This museum is all about history, technology and work combined together in one building. It gives you a peek into the world of how work has changed during the ages. Live the life of a pilot, construct...
Dortmund Zoo specialises in South American flora and fauna and is home to a staggering amount of 1.500 animals. Here you can admire animals such as lions, Angolan giraffes, green Iguanas, Sumatran tig...
If you like football, this is the place to visit for an exciting game. Signal Iduna Park opened in 1974 and holds 80,720 (25,000 standing) spectators. You can buy your ticket for Borussia Dortmund gam...
Westfalenpark is a green oasis where you can relax and enjoy your time. This is a great place to stroll around, or why not have a picnic? It is also where the Florian Tower is located with a 360 degre...
The theatre of Dortmund is one of the largest in the entire country. Because of the constantly updated array of concerts, music theatre, drama, ballet and children\u0027s and young people\u0027s theat...
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Travel essentials
Nearby airportsEmergencyNumbers
Police 110 Ambulance 115 Fire brigade 112
Currency
Euro, € 1 = 100 cents
Newspapers
Ruhr-Nachrichten (German) Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (German) Westfälische Rundschau (German)
OpeningHours
Shops generally hold open between 9am and 6pm (8pm). Pharmacies tend to open earlier, at 8am. Banks and post offices have more traditional hours: most open at 8.30am, close for lunch at 1pm, reopening at 2.30pm until 4pm. The liberalising of opening hours in Germany means that some shops will stay open much later in Dortmund and surrounding areas.
Population
587,000
TouristInformation
Dortmund Tourismus Max-von-der-Grün-Platz 5-6 Phone: +49 231 18999 0 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am - 6pm Closed Sun and Public Holidays
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