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Dortmund Travel Guide: 139 reviews and 436 photos

Dortmund was first mentioned around 880 as „Throtmani“. In 1220 it became a free city. Dortmund used to be the city of coal, steel and beer. Today it has about 590’000 inhabitants.

behind the railway station by the post office

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In a nutshell:Excellent for shopping...

Last visit to Dortmund: Sep 2007
Intro Updated Dec 9, 2007
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Reviews (32)

Karstadt sports Shopping (2)

This is my favourite shop in Dortmund. A whole building full of sports clothings and other sport items. Often a bargain... more travel advice

Industrial ruins Off The Beaten Path (2)

Coming from the city, sort of behind the Florian tower there used to be an industrial area. A lot of it is ruins and it... more travel advice

U-building Off The Beaten Path (2)

This famous U-building is near the railway station. I have seen it often as an empty shell from the car. Also I have... more travel advice

Christmas market Local Customs (3)

Every year from the end of November until 23rd December you will find a popular Christmas market in the center of... more travel advice

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Nightlife (1)
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Restaurants (8)
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Things to Do (11)
See All Kaiser-Wilhelm monument in Hohensyburg
Transportation (3)
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german_eagle Oct 22, 2012 at 12:27 AM

Cannot believe I missed this excellent page. Love your restaurant tips, especially the Gasthaus in Hohensyburg looks appealing. Had no idea that there are so many interesting churches in Dortmund.
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balhannah Oct 16, 2012 at 10:12 PM

I wondered if they auctioned the rhino's or whether they are still there. Really love your photo's of them!
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  yumyum Oct 16, 2012 at 10:20 PM
  
  There are rhinos in various places usually as advertisments for some shop or other. So there are still some around :-)
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gubbi1 May 14, 2012 at 8:06 AM

Hi, the U-Building is of the Union Brewery. (de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dortmu...)
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Nemorino Oct 13, 2011 at 11:43 AM

Hi Sonja, I'm going to Dortmund tomorrow, so I've just taken another look at some of your tips to see what there is to do and see there. It will be interesting to see if they have found any new use for that big U-building and for their industrial ruins. (I have opera tickets for both evenings but will try to rent a bicycle and see some other things during the days.)
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BruceDunning Aug 4, 2011 at 1:38 PM

I do not know if we ever get to this area-so thanks for the sites and the wonderful old town hall pictures.
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Maryimelda Jul 8, 2011 at 1:57 PM

Just when you think you've researched all the best German towns & cities another one appears. Lovely page Sonja, Thank you.
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hunterV Jun 16, 2011 at 12:26 PM

Sonja, Dortmund looks very attractive to me...Thanks for your photos and nice story! ><><><><
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hopang Apr 2, 2010 at 1:54 AM

Great Dortmund travel page with lovely photographs. Dortmund certainly attracts us quite a lot especially Hohensyburg ruins, Florian Tower, the Town Hall and Peace Square. We hope to visit Dortmund one day. ~ho & pang
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margaretvn Nov 22, 2009 at 6:11 AM

looking forward to meeting up agaain - and no migraine this time!! hugs Margaret
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nepalgoods Aug 22, 2009 at 4:31 AM

Die Stadt meiner Kindheit! So schön, sie bei VT zu sehen! Danke - Ulrike