What to do in Dortmund

Activities, attractions and tours

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DASA Working World Exhibition
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Places to Visit in Dortmund

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Recommended things to do in Dortmund

Number of things to do
19
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket: NZ$18
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What to do in Dortmund

Discover the most popular places to visit in Dortmund

Signal Iduna Park

Signal Iduna Park

Catch an event at Signal Iduna Park during your trip to Dortmund. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Signal Iduna Park
Westfalenpark Dortmund

Westfalenpark Dortmund

After visiting Westfalenpark Dortmund, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dortmund. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Westfalenpark Dortmund
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German Football Museum

Whether you call the game football, soccer or Fußball, this museum provides interesting information and endless fun related to the sport loved around the world.

German Football Museum
Dortmund Christmas Market

Dortmund Christmas Market

During your visit to Dortmund, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dortmund Christmas Market. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Dortmund Christmas Market
Thier-Galerie

Thier-Galerie

Spend hours shopping in stylish boutiques and snacking in numerous food outlets at one of central Dortmund’s sleekest and most popular shopping malls.

Thier-Galerie
Westenhellweg Street

Westenhellweg Street

During your trip to Dortmund, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Westenhellweg Street. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Westenhellweg Street
Dortmund Concert Hall

Dortmund Concert Hall

The winged rhinoceros, with its expert ear and graceful touches, is the symbol of a sleek and modern theater known for its excellent sound.

Dortmund Concert Hall
Phoenix Lake

Phoenix Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Phoenix Lake during your travels in Dortmund. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Phoenix Lake
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Dortmunder U

Find Dortmund’s creative heart in this former brewery, which now houses art exhibitions, cultural institutions and research facilities in one iconic building.

Dortmunder U

Explore areas of Dortmund

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Dortmund City Centre

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At the center of the largest city in the Ruhr Valley, this inner spot developed a reputation for beer, steel and one of the world’s most iconic soccer clubs.

Dortmund City Centre
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Innenstadt-West

Forward-looking and innovative, this Dortmund district has a restless energy on display downtown, with unique museums, shopping and restaurants.

Innenstadt-West
Petrikirche which includes landscape views, a city and heritage architecture

Innenstadt-Ost

If you're spending time in Innenstadt-Ost, check out sights like Florian Tower or German Cookbook Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Maerkische Strasse U-Bahn or Kohlgartenstrasse U-Bahn.

Innenstadt-Ost
Rombergpark Botanical Garden

Hombruch

Hombruch is well liked for its gardens and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Dortmund Zoo and Theater Olpketal are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Eierkampstrasse U-Bahn or Harkortstrasse U-Bahn to get around.

Hombruch
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City-Ost

While you're in City-Ost, take in top sights like Dortmund Christmas Market or Hansaplatz, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Reinoldikirche U-Bahn or Stadtgarten U-Bahn.

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Hörde

If you're spending time in Hörde, check out sights like Phoenix Lake or Spielbank Hohensyburg and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hoerde U-Bahn or Willem-van-Vloten-Strasse U-Bahn.

Hörde

 

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Day trip destinations from Dortmund

Photo "Hagen" by Frank Vincentz (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original

Hagen

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Unna

Photo "Luenen" by Jorge Franganillo (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Jorge Franganillo (CC BY)

Luenen

Witten

Witten

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Waltrop

Frequently asked questions

Is Dortmund worth visiting?
Renowned for its family-friendly attractions and culture, discovering cool things to do in Dortmund is simple. Remember to add German Football Museum to your trip itinerary when here.
How do I spend a day in Dortmund?
When you've checked off key attractions like German Football Museum and Bodelschwingh Castle, spend the rest of your day exploring Dortmund's shopping and dining scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Dortmund?
German Football Museum is one of the top tourist attractions in Dortmund and should be high on every must-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Dortmund?
Three days will be enough time to tick off popular city sights, like German Football Museum, Bodelschwingh Castle and Theatre Dortmund. The average stay in Dortmund is two days. If you have the urge to extend your escape, Essen isn't far away.
Is Dortmund a walkable city?
Some key attractions in Dortmund, including German Football Museum and Theatre Dortmund, are within walking distance. You can also visit several of the city's popular neighbourhoods on foot. Only 3 kilometres from the city centre of Dortmund is Innenstadt-West and Dortmund City Centre is 0.16 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Dortmund with kids?
Whether you're travelling with tiny adventurers or thrill-loving teens, a fun-filled itinerary is the key to a stress-free getaway. Browse our ideas for what to do in Dortmund with kids.

What to do in Dortmund for adults?
There's no shortage of things to do in Dortmund, with experiences for adults of all ages. Finish your day off at DAB Brewery or Westenhellweg Street.
Are there free things to do in Dortmund?
From relaxing in parks to wandering around hip neighbourhoods, it's easy to find free things to do in Dortmund. If you're in need of ideas, ask for recommendations from a local tour guide. Children Museum Adlerturm is a top spot for anyone wanting to save on their travel adventures.