Tourist Attractions in Dortmund

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Dortmund

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About Dortmund

Picturesque and cosy Dortmund is the birthplace of the legendary Borussia football club and ancient brewing traditions. In addition to these well-known facts, the city boasts a considerable number of historical sights: castles, cathedrals, unusual museums. Half of Dortmund’s territory is occupied by parks and landscape gardens, which makes the city one of the greenest in all of Germany.

Dortmund experienced two flourishing periods, in the 14th and 19th centuries. During the Middle Ages, neighbouring princes were often jealous of the wealth and fame of the local rulers, so the city was often the target of military raids and strife. Despite the fact that Dortmund is one of the centres of German industry, the air here is quite clean and the ecology is excellent.

Top-15 Tourist Attractions in Dortmund

City Hall Dortmund

 3.2/5

124 reviews

The Dortmund City Hall was built relatively recently by historical standards – at the end of the 19th century. It is a picturesque five-storey building in the Neo-Renaissance style. The very first town hall appeared in the city six centuries ago, but it has not survived to this day. When decorating the Old Town Hall, architectural elements of the historic building were used. After the Second World War, the town hall was rebuilt after severe damage.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Dortmund U-Tower

 4.5/5

2361 reviews

One of the towers of the Dortmund city wall, restored in 1992 in its historical appearance. The new building was erected on foundations dating from the 13th to 14th centuries. In order to avoid collapse, the base of the tower was reinforced with piles. Inside the Eagle Tower is the city museum, where you can see collections of medieval armour and weapons, interesting archaeological finds and a model of the old town.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

St. Reinold's Church

 4.5/5

1464 reviews

A church dedicated to St Rinald, the patron saint of Dortmund. The church is a city symbol and is often depicted on souvenirs. At the top of the 104-metre bell tower there is a weather vane in the form of an eagle (this bird is considered the symbol of Dortmund). The history of St Rinald’s Church dates back to the 9th century, since then the building has survived several destructions and fires. The building from the end of the 13th century has survived to this day.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: 12:30 – 2:00 PM

St. Petri Church

 4.5/5

173 reviews

A medieval temple founded in the early 14th century. The site was chosen on the Hellweg Road, the main route of the entire region. As was often the case in those times, the construction took several centuries. The church spire was erected only by the middle of the XVIII century. The main asset of the church is the unique altar, known as “the golden wonder of Westphalia”. It depicts religious scenes from the Gospels.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

LWL Industrial Museum Zollern

 4.7/5

3160 reviews

Industrial monument of the early 20th century. Until 1960, the building served as the administrative office of a coal mine. The building resembles a picturesque Gothic castle made of red bricks, inside there is an impressive Machine Hall, where mining equipment from the late 19th and early 20th centuries is on display. The mine building, together with the village of Landwehr Colony, is part of the Industrial Heritage Trail.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Brewery-Museum Dortmund

 4.5/5

845 reviews

Dortmund is famous throughout Germany as the city that produces the most beer. It even has a beer museum. It is housed in the hall of one of the city’s breweries. In the museum you can learn the fascinating history of brewing on the territory of Dortmund and look at rare equipment: machines, steamers, containers. Visitors will also be interested in the collection of old clay mugs and beer bottles.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Kokerei Hansa

 4.4/5

921 reviews

An industrial landmark, a legacy of Dortmund’s industrial heyday in the first half of the 20th century. The factory is now a historical monument and is part of a popular tourist route. In the former factory, visitors will see equipment for mining and processing coal, and will be able to observe the coking process of this mineral.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

German Football Museum

 4.5/5

6048 reviews

A competition among the best architects in Europe was held to design the museum building. As a result, the design studio HPP Architects won the competition. The Football Museum is a modern interactive exposition that conveys the live emotions of fans and players inside a football match. Each visitor will be able to feel like a participant of the game and experience the whole range of sensations thanks to modern technologies.

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Dortmund U-Tower

 4.5/5

2361 reviews

Art space and cultural centre located in a former brewery building. The factory tower was built in 1926 and was the tallest building in Dortmund at the time. After the closure of production in 1994, all industrial buildings were demolished and the tower was turned into a cultural centre. Here contemporary art from the 20th and 21st centuries is exhibited and innovative educational programmes are developed.

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Vida

 4.7/5

242 reviews

A castle from the 13th century, formerly owned by the noble knight Hermann von Delvig and his descendants. Due to numerous rebuilds and reconstructions over the centuries, the appearance of the building is a mixture of architectural styles. After the von Delvig family passed away, the castle was taken over by the municipality. The castle is rented out by the city authorities, so it is not possible to take a guided tour of the grounds.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: Closed

Florianturm

 4.5/5

1152 reviews

The city’s radio and TV tower, which reaches a height of 211.4 metres. Inside there is a viewing platform for tourists and a restaurant. The tower was erected in the middle of the 20th century and at the time it was the tallest in all of Germany. In the early 2000s, the tower housed infrastructure for bungee jumping, but after a cable broke and a man was killed, jumping was banned. Floriantum is owned by a German telecommunications company.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM

Signal Iduna Park

 4.7/5

37396 reviews

The largest stadium in Germany, recognised by FIFA as one of the world’s best football grounds. Signal Iduna Park is the home arena for the team of the famous football club Borussia Dortmund. The stadium’s south stand with standing seats can seat up to 25,000 people. During matches it is filled to capacity with fans. The total capacity of the stadium is more than 80 thousand people.

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Dortmund Zoo

15033 reviews

The city zoo is a popular place for family entertainment. It is always crowded and fun on weekends, as locals like to bring their children here. There are 230 species of animals (1500 animals) on the territory of the zoo. The bird park is a separate zone, where parrots, peacocks, pheasants and owls live. Some of the zoo’s inhabitants can be fed under the supervision of the staff.

 4.1/5

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Rombergpark Botanical Garden

 4.7/5

6298 reviews

The Dortmund Botanical Garden, which covers 65 hectares (one of the largest in the world). The garden appeared in the city at the beginning of the 19th century thanks to the efforts of the family of the musician Romenberg. Cacti, palms, ferns, medicinal and exotic shrubs grow in the park greenhouses. In total, the Dortmund Botanical Garden is home to about 4,500 flora.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Westfalenpark

 4.5/5

17828 reviews

A park with a large rose garden on its territory. There are more than 3,000 species of roses. Here are collected specimens of this beautiful flower from all over the world – exotic, ancient and recently bred varieties. The territory of Westfalenpark is divided into zones: medieval rose garden, Art Nouveau garden, antique garden, city rose garden, German roses and so on. The park staff conducts scientific research to identify unknown rose species.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM