MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS IN DORTMUND

                         

                  TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS IN DORTMUND

Despite a notable history as a major anchor point in the industrial development of North Rhine-Westphalia and the vital Ruhr, Dortmund has a very different reputation today. Yes, while most visitors should visit regional milestones on the European Route of Industrial Heritage, the city of more than 600,000 people is rife with parks and even forests and agriculture.
As a result, this North Rhine-Westphalia green metropolis is a wonderful study in contrasts. From the vibrant activity of the old city to more remote, bucolic enclaves on the outskirts of the municipal borders, Dortmund offers much to enjoy. These ten must-see attractions, as always, represent a great start.

Museum of Art and Culture :

The superb Museum of Art and Culture was the first municipal museum in the entire Ruhr. The immense permanent collection is remarkably comprehensive, with exhibits that showcase graphic arts, architecture, archaeology, technology and social history.

Westenhellweg :

The Westenhellweg is a paramount nerve center of Dortmund, with myriad shops, restaurants, bars and other points of interest to explore. The busy pedestrian thoroughfare is the pre-eminent place to soak up the local city vibe and get a feel for Dortmund.

ZollernIndustrial Museum :

Dortmund is a major stop on the all-important European Route of Industrial Heritage. To experience why, head to the Westphalian Museum Zollern Colliery, otherwise known as the Zollern Industrial Museum. Not your typical museum by a long shot, the former mine now educates visitors on the economic and industrial development of the Ruhr.

Reinoldikircheand Marienkirche :

The Reinoldikirche and Marienkirche grace the Dortmund skyline and beckon visitors to enter and explore. Saint Reinoldus is the senior church in the city, with roots in the mid-13^th century, though the “Miracle of Westphalia” spire was built considerably later. The proximate austere Gothic Marienkirche has a noteworthy repository of religious art and treasures.

Westfalenstadion :

The UEFA Elite home of perennial Bundesliga crown contenders BV Borussia Dortmund is a one of the best stadiums on the continent. With a capacity of over 80,000, the facility is tops in Germany and repeatedly breaks European club football attendance records.

DortmundBrewery Museum :

Beer and the Ruhr region go hand in hand. While there are plenty of wonderful pubs and bars to raise one stein after another in Dortmund, head to the phenomenal Brewery Museum for a first-class education on the source history of suds.

ChristmasMarket :

This space has been a huge exponent for Christmas markets in Europe, be they in hamlets across Germany, Alsace, Belgium or Denmark. To put it simply, Dortmund has one of the premier Weihnachtsmarkt in the country. More than 300 stalls pack the old city and a mammoth Christmas tree towers above and punctuates the main square. Loads of yummy Westphalian treats in store of course.

BotanischerGarten Rombergpark :

The Botanischer Garten Rombergpark, is part arboretum, part botanical garden and all awesome. The historic landscaped park is precisely what every urban green space aspires to be – sadly, most fall well short of this Dortmund jewel.

AltesRathaus :

We seldom not recommend a German city’s Old Town Hall as a tourist attraction. The Dortmund Altes Rathaus is no exception. This fine structure was put together in the late 19^th century, relatively recently by German standards. Nonetheless, worth a tour.

Westfalenpark :

The Florianturm television tower is a strange anchor point but nonetheless, draws curious visitors to the spacious and frankly, extraordinary Westfalenpark. From raves and cultural festivals to good old weekend recreation, the spacious park is first-rate.