Printable maps of Dortmund
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Dortmund
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Dortmund with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Dortmund area
This Dortmund map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Dortmund and surroundings
Germany - moving around the country
Inside the city, you can also travel by bus and tram. You can buy tickets at any stop in special vending machines. At the same time, if you need to travel regularly on such mean of transport, it’s better to purchase reusable tickets. There is an opportunity to buy a ticket even for a month, which will help to save a lot. All bus and tram stops are equipped with special screens that show information about certain routes and the time before arrival. The tramway is well developed in lands of Bavaria. Some routes pass even under ground. Wealthy connoisseurs of comfort can rent a car or use their own. In doing so, it is worth to study traffic regulations in Germany attentively. It’s allowed to drive at a speed of up to 100 kmph; in towns the limit is 50 kmph. On autobahns, the speed of the car is not controlled at all.
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Nature and parks of Germany
Germany has an incredibly picturesque landscape; there are 14 national and 95 natural parks. In the north of the country, you can find ice. Dense forests prevail in the central part; the Alps are located in the south. Several large rivers - the Rhine, the Danube, the Elbe - are found here. There are numerous lakes too, the largest of which is the Bodensee. The largest national park, Schleswig-Holstein Watts, is located in the north of the country, on the coast of the Wattee Sea and occupies more than 400 thousand hectares. The park is in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Almost 2/3 of lands is regularly flooded during high tides or are permanently under water. There are about 10 million different birds, 2 000 species of insects; common porpoises, gray seals and horsehead seals live in the waters off the coast of the Wattee Sea. … Open
Photogallery of Dortmund sights
Our guide to Dortmund
Shopping, streets and outlets
Wempe is another appealing jewelry store. It is focused on a wide range of customers. Here, beautiful classic jewelry can be chosen at a price of 20 euros. There are suitable articles for wealthy suckers for an exclusive, as well. Those who expect to bring high-quality European shoes from Dortmund should definitely visit Gortz store. It sells modern quality shoes for men and women. You can choose a suitable model … Open 
Advices for travellers
6. Fans of shopping should pay particular attention to local textiles and dishware. Despite the fact that the price of these products is quite low, all the goods are of high quality. Grocery stores usually open early - at 7:00 am. Shopping centers and other pavilions start serving visitors after 9:00 am. The working hours are different in different organizations. Shops usually close on or after 18:00. … Open
Active recreation
Parks in Dortmund simply stun visitors with their beauty. That said, Phoenix-See, which is located in the city, is a no less gorgeous landmark. An interesting combination of a modern industrial district, greenery, and a charming lake only make this part of the city even more appealing. Among other parks that will certainly attract numerous guests of the city, it is important to mention Fredenbaumpark. There is a … Open
Weekend in Dortmund in original style
If you want to take memorable photos with historical landmarks on the background, the port area is the best choice in this modern industrial city. This part of Dortmund is the location of one of its most important architectural landmarks – the building of the port’s administration that was built yet in 1899. Having explored former industrial districts, it is high time to pay your attention to popular … Open
Festivals and events in Dortmund
Music summer continues with Sommersause mit Pohlmann, one more music festival that takes place in the city in the middle of July. This open-air festival has Lindenhorster Str. 38 as its regular location. That is the address of Werkstätten der AWO Dortmund GmbH. The main idea of the festival is to let disabled people have fun and perform on the scene. Naturally, absolutely everyone is welcome to attend this event. … Open
Dortmund for children - what to visit
For those who love unusual family entertainment, it is definitely worth looking at the Cookbook Museum. This museum is devoted to a cookery book and cookery. It features an interesting collection of artifacts, one way or another related to the cook’s business. Here one can see a lot of interesting old appliances, which cooks used hundreds of years ago. On weekends, the museum always hosts culinary master … Open
