From the airport
Bus: a shuttle bus travels non-stop between the airport and Central station (a 25-minute journey)
Shop
Heimatdesign showcases the creative power of Dortmund's young designers. Fashion accessories, clothes, books and more can all be purchased in this ambitious shop/exhibition space.
Heinz Wenk Galerie is a private art gallery selling contemporary paintings and sculptures.
Take a trip to Besucherbergwerk, Graf Wittekind, which dates back to the pre-industrial age and can be explored with professional mining scouts.
Fredenbaum Park is in the densely populated north of the city. Head there on a sunny Sunday afternoon when it looks like half the locals are out enjoying a little stroll.
Heinz Wenk Galerie is a private art gallery selling contemporary paintings and sculptures.
Take a trip to Besucherbergwerk, Graf Wittekind, which dates back to the pre-industrial age and can be explored with professional mining scouts.
Fredenbaum Park is in the densely populated north of the city. Head there on a sunny Sunday afternoon when it looks like half the locals are out enjoying a little stroll.
Throughout the week, a number of stalls sell fresh fruit and vegetables on the main pedestrian shopping street, the Hellweg. Although the prices are high, so is the quality.
Arntstressa is one of the city's leafier boulevards. Located near vibrant Kaiserstrasse, it offers inquisitive visitors an interesting selection of small secluded cafes and bars.
Dortmund had 74 breweries in the mid 19th century and was known as the 'Beer Capital of Europe'. These days the total is a rather more subdued six.
Day trip
Bielefeld. University city Bielefeld boats some interesting historical landmarks, including Sparrenburg Castle which dates from 1240. Trains run regularly from Dortmund and take about an hour.
Arnhem. Visit the historic city with its famous bridge crossing the River Rhine. This interesting town in the Netherlands is only 110 kilometres away from Dortmund.
Arnhem. Visit the historic city with its famous bridge crossing the River Rhine. This interesting town in the Netherlands is only 110 kilometres away from Dortmund.
