Getting to Dortmund (Germany)

The most beautiful places and main attractions of Dortmund

1. The Old Town Hall

The town hall of Dortmund was built relatively recently by historical standards - at the end of the XIX century. This 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 devastation.

2. Eagle Tower

One of the towers of the city wall of Dortmund, restored in 1992 in historical shape. The new building was erected on the foundation of the XIII-XIV centuries. To avoid damage, the tower's base was reinforced with piles. Inside the Eagle Tower is the city museum, where you can see the collection of medieval armor and weapons, interesting archaeological finds and the model of the old city.

3. Church of St. Rinald

The temple dedicated to Saint Rinald - patron of Dortmund. The church is an urban symbol and is often depicted on souvenirs. At the top of the 104-meter bell tower is a weather vane in the form of an eagle (this bird is considered a symbol of Dortmund). The history of the church of St. Rinald started in the IX century, since that time the building survived several destruction and fires. The construction of the end of the 13th century has reached the present day.

4. Church of St. Peter

Medieval temple, founded in the beginning of the XIV century. The place was chosen on the road Hellveg - the main road of the whole region. As it often happened in those days, the construction dragged on for several centuries. The church spire was installed only by the middle of the XVIII century. The main asset of the church is the unique altar known as the "golden miracle of Westphalia". It depicts religious scenes from the Gospel.

5. The mine-museum "Workshop Zollern"

Industrial monument of the beginning of XX century. Until 1960 the building served as the administrative office of the coal mine. The structure is reminiscent of a picturesque Gothic castle of red brick, inside there is an impressive Machine Hall, where mining equipment of the late XIX - early XX centuries is exhibited. The building of the mine together with the village "Colonia Landver" is part of the tourist route "Industrial Heritage".

6. Brewery Museum "Brauerei-Museum Dortmund"

Dortmund is famous throughout Germany as the city where the most beer is produced. There's even a beer museum. It is located in the hall of one of the city's breweries. In the museum you can learn the fascinating history of brewing in the territory of Dortumnd and look at rare equipment: machines, steam engines, containers. Also, visitors will be interested to see the collection of old clay mugs and beer bottles.

7. Coke plant "Hansa"

Industrial landmark, the heritage of the industrial heyday of Dortmund in the first half of the 20th century. Now the plant is a historical monument and is included in the popular tourist route. In the territory of the former production, visitors will see equipment for coal mining and processing, and also they will be able to observe the process of coking this mineral.

8. German Football Museum

For the design of the museum building, a competition was held among the best architects in Europe. As a result, the project studio "HPP Architects" won. The Football Museum is a modern interactive exposition conveying the emotions of the fans and players inside the football match. Each visitor can feel himself a participant of the game and experience the whole range of sensations thanks to modern technologies.

9. Cultural Center «Dortmund U-Tower»

Art space and cultural center, located in the former building of the brewery. The factory tower was built in 1926 and at that time it was the tallest building in Dortmund. After the closure of production in 1994, all industrial buildings were demolished, and the tower was turned into a cultural center. Here works of contemporary art of the XX-XXI centuries are exposed and innovative educational programs are being developed.

10. House of Delvig

The castle of the XIII century, the former possessions of the noble knight Herman von Delvig and his descendants. Because of the numerous reconstructions and reconstructions for several centuries, the appearance of the building mixes architectural styles. After the genus von Delvig was interrupted, the castle passed into the municipal possession. The city authorities rent it out, so you can not go to the territory with an excursion.

11. Florianthurm

City radio and television tower, reaching a height of 211.4 meters. Inside there is an observation deck for tourists and a restaurant. The tower was erected in the middle of the 20th century and at that time it was the highest in the whole of Germany. In the early 2000's. on the tower there was an infrastructure for bungee jumping, but after breaking the cable and killing a person, jumps were banned. Florianum is owned by a German telecommunications company.

12. Signal of Iduna Park

The largest stadium in Germany, according to the FIFA classification recognized as one of the best football fields in the world. The signal of Iduna Park is the home arena for the team of the famous football club Borussia. The southern stand of the stadium with standing places can hold up to 25 thousand people. During the matches it is filled to the full with fans. The total capacity of the stadium is over 80 thousand people.

13. The Dortmund Zoo

The city zoo is a popular place for family leisure. On weekends it is always crowded and fun, as local people like bringing their children here. On the territory of the zoo there are 230 species of animals (1500 individuals). In a separate zone there is a park of birds where parrots, peacocks, pheasants, owls live. Some inhabitants of the zoo can be fed under the supervision of employees.

14. Romberg Park

Botanical Garden of Dortmund, occupying 65 hectares of area (one of the largest in the world). The garden appeared in the city at the beginning of the XIX century due to the efforts of the family musician Romenberg. In the park greenhouses grow cacti, palms, ferns, medicinal and exotic shrubs. In total, the Dortmund Botanical Garden grows about 4,500 representatives of the flora.

15. Westphalenpark

The park on the territory of which is a large rose garden. It grows more than 3 thousand kinds of roses. Here samples of this beautiful flower from all over the world are collected - exotic, old and recently bred varieties. The territory of Westfalenpark is divided into zones: a medieval rose garden, an Art Nouveau garden, an antique garden, an urban rose garden, German roses and so on. Employees of the park conduct scientific research to determine unknown types of roses.