Things to do in Dortmund in May

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Overview

May is a great time to visit Dortmund. The weather is usually moderately chilly and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 45—64°F (7—18°C).

Dortmund has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Dortmund. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Dortmund in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Holidays in Dortmund in May
May
  • May Day (May 1)
  • Mother’s Day (May 10)
  • Father’s Day (May 14)
  • Ascension Day (May 14)
  • Whit Sunday (May 24)
  • Whit Monday (May 25)
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Weather in Dortmund in May

Temperatures on an average day in Dortmund in May

The average temperature in Dortmund in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 64°F (18°C) to a low of 45°F (7°C). Some would describe the temperature to be moderately chilly. The general area may also feel breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Dortmund, July, has days with highs of 76°F (24°C) and lows of 56°F (13°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 41°F (5°C) and lows of 29°F (-2°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Dortmund in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
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General weather summary

Moderately chilly, breezy
Feels like
27%
Chance of rain
0.090 in
Amount
13.5 mph
Wind speed
72%
Humidity
15.6 hrs
Daylight length
5:39 AM
Sunrise
9:13 PM
Sunset
44%
Cloud cover
Sweater
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 64°F (18°C) and a low of 45°F (7°C), it generally feels moderately chilly and breezy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm like a sweater
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Best attractions for Dortmund in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Dortmund has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Dortmund that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Dortmund for May.
Signal Iduna Park
1. Signal Iduna Park
4.7
(43352)
Stadium
Sights & Landmarks
Home of Borussia Dortmund FC with a capacity of over 80,000 for league matches & 65,000 in Europe.
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a football stadium with lots of character. very tall stands that are very close to the pitch. must be terrifying for visiting teams. love the merchandise shop and all the merch on offer.
Impressive view from every corner of the stadium. The stands and seat are really close to the pitch and there's plenty of internal spot where to buy good and beverage
Went here to watch Dortmund’s Champions League game against Bilbao and it was such a nice experience. Not a Dortmund fan so I was a neutral coming there to just enjoy the experience. The building was pretty easy to access once you’re in it but it could get confusing when you’re not sure where to enter as there are north and south entrance. Clean toilet, good beer and nice atmosphere.
Great experience from start to finish! We explored the pitch, stands, players’ tunnel and locker rooms — an amazing behind-the-scenes look at one of Europe’s most iconic stadiums. The atmosphere, history and energy of Signal Iduna Park are truly something special. A must-visit for every football fan! 🟡⚫️
Im not really a fan of football, but the tour was actually so much fun! Even for someone who is not into football. I would definitely recommend to do the tour.
The home stadium of the BVB dortmund. They have a museum and fan shop near by and also plenty of parking But off the season there is no restaurant there.
Was really cool. Were able to go around the Stadium on our own and to the wardrobe and where the players enters the field.
Amazing stadium, amazing fans, as a visiting fan in a home section I felt safe and comfortable. The yellow wall is an awesome thing to experience. Songs sung by home fans at beginning and end is amazing...
Westfalenpark
2. Westfalenpark
4.5
(20169)
Park
Nature & Parks
Vast park with a rosarium, mini train & a tower with observation deck & cafe, plus outdoor events.
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Wonderful park! Lots of interesting locations! There are playgrounds where you can walk with small children! There are many cozy places in the park where you can sit in silence, take interesting photos! The tower is very cool - the whole city is in the palm of your hand! I recommend visiting this wonderful place!
Absolutely fascinating park! 🌹 Full of vibrant roses, charming walking paths, and even some friendly animals wandering around. It’s a perfect mix of nature and calm, you can spend hours here just soaking in the beauty and colors everywhere.
The park is very big and it has various areas depending on what you're interested in. A must see is the Florian Tower which offers a nice panorama of Dortmund and its surroundings. Another fun thing to do is take the train that goes around the park to quickly see what the park has to offer. Or the cable car, which goes from one side of the park to the other. For people with kids, there is a Nostalgia Puppet Theater, 2 playgrounds for smaller kids and a higher climbing playground for older kids. There's a Japanese garden, a rose garden, an art gallery, a culture center and a few cafes and bistros. The sad part is that some areas of the park seem to be under renovation (or they seem a bit in disrepair). I hope they will be renovated soon, because the park is very charming and beautiful.
A big park, with paid entry. If you want to visit the Florianturm, you have no other option, since the tower is located on its premises. When we were there also a flea market took place, interesting use of the space with all kinds of things to buy. Apparently it's also famous for its rose gardens, that as you can see on the map, take a big chunk of the park. However they were disappointing, maybe they span throughout the park, maybe it wasn't the best time, but I hoped to see more colors and variations.
What a great park for families with kids! Start with the Spielbogen. It's just playground upon playground, lots of fun things to do. Avoid the Kindermuseum (we happened upon an exhibit about bacteria 🤷🏻‍♀️). Be ready to pay a small fee for the train, visiting the tower and the cableroad. The only confusing thing to me was WHY I HAD TO QUEUE WITH EVERYONE WHEN I HAD PURCHASED THE TICKETS ONLINE. This was ridiculous!
A beautiful wide park with lots to do. Very relaxing and the landscaping is beautiful to look at and to photograph. I especially loved the flowers.
Very pretty flowers and not to expensive with the rides etc. If it's good weather you can make a wonderful day out with plenty of things to keep the kids busy.
Westfalenpark - Place for family day, train drive through the park, cable cars, sightseeing from the top of the "Floriantrum". From there you can also see Signal Iduna Park, stadium of the Borussia Dortmund.
German Football Museum
3. German Football Museum
Museum
Children's Museums
National museum with exhibits & multimedia installations tracing the history of soccer in Germany.
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Such an amazing place with so much history to take in. Personally I think they should have done a bigger section on the WW1 ceasefire when both sides played football on Christmas day but that's just my opinion. Least they had one photo for it.
This was one of the best museums I have ever visited. I loved every part of it. It was infomative and interactive. I would love to return in the future. I spent 1.5 hour just on the first floor. I could have spent 5 hours here, super interesting for someone who loves football. I highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in a more deepht history of the german football and in the football history in general.
We had an amazing guide!! He was very knowledgeable and really made the tour super fun!!
As someone who doesn’t really follow football, I enjoy the history of the game and the passion of the supporters. This museum is really well done. The items on display are interesting and the accompanying descriptions are detailed slough to tell the story, but not so long that you get tired of reading them. While I didn’t understand the significance of the whole “1954 Miracle of Bern” that greets you at the start, as my visit progressed it made more sense, and upon completing my visit I think it was a great way to open. I’m thinking there may have been more excitement in the air had the German National Team made the Euro Cup final being played the next day (England v Spain). I’m sure I’d have loved it even more if I knew the names and the stories.
The German Football Museum in Dortmund is a must-visit for any football fan. It offers fascinating exhibits, interactive displays, and a deep dive into Germany’s rich football history. Modern, engaging, and full of emotion, a great experience for all ages
I have heard all about this place in Dortmund and wanted to see what all the hype was about. Having seen it, I was impressed and would recommend it even if you are not much of a soccer (or football in Europe) fan. I like soccer a bit, and coming from Australia to see museums like this one was refreshing and interesting how rich pieces of soccer history relating to the Germany national soccer team have been preserved and put into a museum. There is a section relating to FIFA World Cup history, UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Bundesliga etc so there is no shortage of things for you to see. You can do a self-tour for a reasonable price which is quite good, and again I would recommend it even if you are not much of a fan of European soccer. For those who are fanatics, this is a must see place if you are in or near Dortmund. You really cannot miss this place, once you get out of the Hbf (central train station) you just cross the road and the museum is to your right. There is no need to purchase tickets in advance.
A very cool experience, which takes you through the history of German football with original exhibits from all times, but especially with the trophies from the World Cups won. A very interesting 3D cinema. and even a useful bistro on the way out :)
Great experience and stunning stuff to see. Fantastic animations and a pretty cool 3D movie to watch. Staffing was very friendly and supportive. There was no wait at all during the week in December. Would highly recommend for true soccer fans especially 2014 mold cup is a big theme for this museum. Ticket prices are ok.
Dortmund Zoo
4. Dortmund Zoo
4.1
(17498)
Zoo
Zoos & Aquariums
Leafy zoo with naturalistic habitats for about 250 species, including many of South American origin.
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The zoo is huge. It is situated in a forest ( or that's what it seems like 🤭), full of greenery and a beautiful walkway. You need to follow the map if you want to checkout and not miss on any animal/ bird. You can also just follow your heart and enjoy, just make sure you find the exit. As of my experience, I got to see a lot of animals that I had never seen in my life before. For being extra friendly and sweet - my best friends at zoo were a Giraffe 🦒 and a Donkey 🫏 ( Donkey simply because it's my favourite in general 🤭) Other animals that I never saw before, but did here are : Otters 🦦 , Seals 🦭, capybaras, red pandas, white owl 🦉, Alpacas, and red flamingos! Thankfully the day I visited here was pleasant and warm, which is most suitable and recommend if you are planning to visit this place. I had a great time here :) Also I got a student discount on the entry ticket, but you need to show them a valid Id proof for that.
I visited Dortmund Zoo on June 20, 2025, during the summer season, and it was a great experience overall. The zoo is conveniently located a short subway ride away from Dortmund’s main railway station, making it easy to reach. The entrance ticket cost €11, which I found quite reasonable for the size of the zoo and the variety it offers. The zoo is spread across a large area and features a wide range of animals from different regions around the world. It was fascinating to see so many species in well-maintained enclosures that reflect their natural habitats. There are several restaurants inside the zoo, offering a variety of food and drinks, so you won’t go hungry during your visit. I also noticed dedicated children’s play areas, which make it a great spot for families with kids. Overall, Dortmund Zoo is a relaxing and educational place to spend a few hours, especially if you enjoy being close to nature and wildlife. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the city.
This zoo is very nice! For €7,50 per adult and free parking in October the price is really low. The majority of people says this zoo is small but I disagree and think this zoo is actually pretty large. A lot of well made habitats, however I do have to agree that some look like they could use a little attention. But this zoo is based on naturalism, so I think it’s fine. A lot of opportunities to see animals from up close and take good photos. Also some (very )special species, like the black jaguar, clouded leopard and red panda. If you want to you can spend the whole day here, there’s enough to watch. Most of the animals are very active, unlike in many other zoo’s where the majority of the animals are sleeping. The only negatives were the constructions, which made it impossible to see some animals. Also, the animal information in mainly only German and mostly cash only payments at food stands. But overall, especially for the price this park is very good! There were also very little people, al though we did visit on a Monday.
It was nice, there was lots of animal. More of birds, different types. It nice to go early if you want enough time.
Nice place for Sunday afternoon. Few spots were under construction. It was a nice experience 😊
Large space. Wide variety of animals. It's not in optimal conditions for them, but it does the job.
I loved this zoo, not too big, but very nice, in the middle of a beautiful park. There are some very interesting animals like tapir, ant-eater and rhinos. All of these just at arm's length. Outside of the zoo there is a n astonishing beautiful botanical garden. Really enjoyed it and recommend
Great value for the price. Did not know what to expect before we went, and was pleasantly surprised by what we got to see for the price ee paid. Sadly some animals were not in their habitat because of construction projects. Disclaimer: don't expect a premium zoo.
Florianturm
5. Florianturm
4.5
(1666)
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
720-ft. telecommunications tower offering panoramic vistas of Dortmund from 2 viewing decks.
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Definitely a place to visit. ✅Magnificent view from the tower. ✅You can go up quickly with the elevator. ✅The park is also worth seeing. ✅You can enter with a family (2 adults, max 4 children) by buying a combi ticket, only 13.50 ⚠️ It is not a big problem that the staff does not know/speak English. ✅If you are lucky, you can find free parking for your car at the entrance.
Where I usually refrain from visiting such places, since usually the view is so so mostly on some rooftops, because of the lack of better attractions in Dortmund and because it's an integral part of a park for which you have to pay. It turned out to be one of the highlight points. Because it's not in the city center not only you can see Dortmund, but all of the industrial parks around it and the whole area.
I recommend to visit this tower. It will give you a great view of landscape. Elevator is very quick. Only minus is that it gets very windy up there.
Really amazing place with great surrounding park area for enjoying a nice stroll. The entry price is about 3 to 5 euros, so not much at all to enjoy spectacular aerial views of the city of Dortmund. You can also see the BVB stadium from this place, so feel free to venture at any time of the day and take as many pics, vids, panoramas, instagrams and showcase your work to your mates or to the public. The place is simple to reach via U-Bahn (subway or underground) metro and the station has signs to direct you to the Florianturm. I would highly recommend this place if you want to see aerial views of Dortmund. There are other rooftop bars and restaurants available but this one is spectacular.
Super place! It worth visiting. The bird's eye view of Dortmund .
Florianturm was great. 4 euro may seem steep for some people but you can see every highlight in Dortmund.
Incredible view, 3€ entry for person. We went on Friday afternoon and there were only 2 other people on top with us. Can't miss this if you are exploring dortmund, combination with park is worth it.
Nice park. U need to visit for once for sure . If u would like come here often it’s your choice. Actually it’s a good park. Go to on tower.
LWL Industrial Museum Zollern
6. LWL Industrial Museum Zollern
4.7
(3981)
Museum
History museum
Industrial museum in former colliery with art nouveau building portal & original machinery displays.
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An old mine reserved as an industrial museum. Very informative exhibition about coalmining and the miners. Very nice art-deco architecture. Plenty of good photo motives. They start to implement holographic explenations/displays
Absolutely nice place to visit. The exhibition is absolutely nice but not spectacular. It was pretty plain ... but maybe the time of the year didn't help. The architecture and set-up of the complex is a very nice pro.
Such a beautiful place, not just a museum but also a place to visit even if you don't like artifacts. Totally worthy. There is a nice restaurant inside as well, which is also very good.
Nice industry museum with plenty of free parking and unique architecture set in a former hard coal mine. Most buildings are accessible and one of the towers is climbable. I took the free tour with a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide who even had the large compressor in the machine hall started.
Huge site dedicated to coal mining at the turn of century, 1900-1930. Fabulous Art Deco buildings, the steel & glass engine room in particular. Great collection of motors & winding gear, the climb up the tower provides a good birds eye view. Excellent museum, especially of social history & hard life of the miners. €5/person, cafe, toilets (note back of toilet doors!). The sheer size of the place & what has been achieved is awesome.
Very few people there when we visited. Extremely well presented industrial heritage museum about coal mining. The power generation and winding gear building was a big surprise because it was Art Nouveau and so well laid out. Climbing to the top of the mine winding gear was the highlight for me. The exhibition about diversity was not relevant.
Truly amazing! Spend 2h in this place, which is in incredible shape. Some descriptions and info are in english, but mostly german. Many cool exhibits and underground rooms and tunnels. Very cool experience!
A must visit museum for the open minded and architecture lovers!
Dortmund U-Tower
7. Dortmund U-Tower
4.5
(3034)
Museum
Shopping
A giant U tops this vibrant cultural center in a former brewery offering creative exhibits & events.
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I got to attend an outdoor concert on a Sunday evening: I was pleasantly surprised at how good the bands were! The observation tower was open and free! Took the lift and it was not crowded and had great views right under the U.
The entrance was free. There were closets to store backpacks and jackets without any cost. There were exhibition and museum for visiting. Also there is a rooftop to access a nice view of the city. The staff were nice. There was also a cinema on the ground floor which I didn't visit but I think only for that you need a ticket.
A unique cultural landmark in Dortmund. The architecture is striking, and the exhibitions are often interesting. Worth a short visit if you’re in the area.
It hosts more expositions and it is free entrance. Depending on when you arrive there will be different things, but the building is amazingly created and it hosts these expositions very well. You also have access to the roof and can see the whole city. Definetly worths the time! I've spend 2h inside.
Brilliant building that has so many floors. The time we visited it was too late to visit all the floors so we went to the rooftop which was breathtaking during sunset. Look at the photos attached! Highly recommended to visit for leisure or to learn about industrial and urban planning stuff.
A few highlights: Rooftop restaurant and terrace. On the day of Kulturmeile, the roof terrace was open to the public. I don’t know if it usually is. Museums of various themes on different floors. Fun industrial designs at every turn. The locker area provides a jar of chips if you don’t have coins to operate the locks. How very considerate. Just a few minutes of walk from the central station. The location is great. The cinema, called Kino im U, has unique and alternative screenings, especially for kids and for those interested in a broader international offerings. Worth keeping an eye on its program.
Pretty nice building with an overview of Dortmund! It is free to access and on the 7-th floor you can enjoy a picturesque view over the city. There is also a cafe. On the other levels there is an art exhibition which you can also see but it isn't anything special. You can take the elevator or use the escalator.
This place is definitely a must if you're visiting Dortmund. Once a famous brewery, this building from the 1920s has not only survived the massive bombing campaign of WWII, but also the sands of time. After the brewery closed, this landmark was reinvented and revamped to become an art galley, music club, bar and restaurant - there's always something going on here. Even if you just take the journey up to the rooftop terrace to take in the stunning views of the city and beyond, you will not be disappointed 😁
Rombergpark Botanical Garden
8. Rombergpark Botanical Garden
4.7
(7190)
Botanical garden
Nature & Parks
Sprawling arboretum & botanical garden featuring greenhouses, sculptures & a zoo.
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Such a huge park. Feel like walking inside a forest. I had a chance to see ew species of plants which I haven't seen in India. Also found a 200year old fossil tree.
Even though it's called a botanical garden there is just a part of it that resembles it, the rest is just a big normal park with picnic spots.
Wonderful. We were there for cherry blossom this year (1st week of May). There are full blossom. One of the beautiful cherry blossom, but underrated. The cherry trees are well maintained, has sitting option, man could take rest there. It just WOW. Recommended. The garden itself also very nice. We have seen lots of new Magnolia flowers trees are planted, near future it will be more attraktive.
Nice and quiet place to take walk.
The place was veryscenic in may.There is a big lake at center.The hiking trails I beieve go deep.We can get lost I felt.There are a wide variety of trees.Saw some goose and some beavrs near the lake.Also spotted some big carps in the water and saw a small rabbit hopping around.
Wow! Just wow! Stunning park with trees from all over the world. Loved how every species has a sign with its name and some information. There are some cafes in the park, although I would recommend to bring some picnic from home since they don't have a wide offer and nothing beats laying on the grass with your own sandwich. Highly recommended to explore and walk around.
I have been here in the winter but the spring experience is even more beautiful. The blooming flowers are so enchanting. There are sitting areas everywhere around, and if you love the grass, there are many mat-friendly area.
Beautiful gardens. Free admission
DASA Working World Exhibition
9. DASA Working World Exhibition
4.3
(4319)
Museum
Educational institution
Modern, family-friendly museum for interactive exhibits on the world of work past, present & future.
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Fascinating permanent exhibition/museum focussed upon the evolving work of work, with an emphasis upon safety. DASA sits under the remit of bAuA, which is located next door and so there is a strong alignment to their themes of occupational safety and health. Interesting exhibits, with a nod toward interactive zones. Particularly well put together areas focussed upon printing and weaving. I’m not a very interactive person, but overall they get the balance right here. Full size crane and construction machinery in the centre courtyard a bonus. Giant hall with steel-working machinery. The restaurant is currently closed, but temporary food facilities are in place. A bit of a walk from the centre of Dortmund; get the train or a taxi to arrive.
Very Wonderful Place for Children and adult also. It will take your all day to experience everything. Everything Children experience in the museum will perhaps shed light on their future choices. You Must Go here
It's a nice place to visit , a lot of interactive things and beautiful organised and arranged
I never cease to amaze how cool the Germans present galleries, museums, etc. Here you can find answers to all professions and how everything works. A lot of interactive things. Cool for adults and children. You will stay there for at least 3 hours🔥
TikTok lies to us. We expected more, exhibitions closed (the space curl for example) or broken, also interactive doesn’t mean just to click a button, it’s should be something immersive. The fly simulator was a waste of time, they took 20min per person to explain, so if you are the 5th in the line you will need to wait almost 2 hours. Also it’s just and screen, nothing 4D experience. They can improve it making the presentation with a forum and expends less time aboard. If you doesn’t speak German, they don’t have audio guides, everything it’s in German. The LFW were also broken. The thematic it’s good, but the operation it’s bad executed.
Fantastic museum, with very cool exhibits. Completely recommend a visit.
A great interactive museum. I absolutely recommend it when visiting Dortmund. You can see and really be a part of different industies here. I drove a great forklift simulation! For the 6 € entrance fee it is unbelievable how much it has to offer!
The most underrated attraction in Dortmund. This place is full of amazing interactive exhibition items including a flight simulator and a letterpress. Almost everything in the museum you can touch or play with! I spent about 2 hours here and it was definitely not enough time to explore it all. It's all in German but luckily I had a German friend with me to translate. I think without him I wouldn't have enjoyed it as much because there's lots of interesting info you miss out on.
Markthandel- und Schaustellerverband Westfalen e.V.
10. Markthandel- und Schaustellerverband Westfalen e.V.
3.8
(5)
Association / Organization
Events
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(Translated by Google) Cool and beautiful Christmas market (Original) Cooler und schöner Weihnachtsmarkt
(Translated by Google) Is one of the largest Christmas markets in North Rhine-Westphalia, for people who have a lot of patience with the crowds and like to look at everything, it is made for these people. People like me, who don't like things to be crowded and confusing, are far too big. It's just a matter of taste (Original) Ist einer der größten Weihnachtsmärkten in NRW,für Leute die viel Gedullt haben was die Menschenmenge angeht und gern sich alles anschauen ist er wie gemacht für diese Leute. Personen wie ich, die es nicht so gern voll und unübersichtlich mögen, viel zu groß.Ist halt Geschmackssache
Reinoldikirche
11. Reinoldikirche
4.3
(168)
Subway station
Sights & Landmarks
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Nice and well managed shops. Great place to find essential and entertainment things.
It's just a regular train station. Nothing to magical about it just have been used to it so much that I can't say something that's outstanding
(Translated by Google) Very nice, but unfortunately very crowded even during the week... and the food stalls are quite expensive. But a mulled wine for €3.50 plus a €3.50 deposit is worth it, and the cup with the Dortmund Christmas market motif might also be a nice souvenir... (Original) Sehr schön, nur leider auch in der Woche sehr voll..., und die Ess-Stände recht teuer. Aber ein Glühwein für 3,50€ plus 3,50€ Pfand lohnt sich, und die Tasse ist mit dem Dortmunder Weihnachtsmarkt Motiv vielleicht auch ein schönes Mitbringsel...
(Translated by Google) An oasis of calm in the middle of the city…a wonderful collaboration between church and opera. Thank you 🙏 (Original) Eine Oase der Ruhe mitten in der Stadt…eine wunderbare Kooperation zwischen Kirche und Oper. Vielen Dank 🙏
(Translated by Google) The track levels appear relatively clean and well-designed. At first glance, the different stop levels make it a bit confusing. (Original) Die Gleisebenen wirken relativ sauber und nett gestaltet. Im ersten Moment etwas unübersichtlich aufgrund der verschiedenen Haltestellenebenen wirkend.
(Translated by Google) + central stop to get to the city center & night buses (Original) + zentrale Haltestelle um in die Innenstadt zu gelangen & Nachtbusse
Hohensyburg Burgruine
12. Hohensyburg Burgruine
4.6
(318)
Historical place
Sights & Landmarks
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A little hidden gem! My friend and I stumbled across this place on our roadtrip, and we were surprised by how well the castle remains are preserved. We could climb up the watch tower as well and had a beautiful view at the top. There were two foodstands and a public bathroom available. A great place for hiking and learning a bit of history :)
beautiful as a historical place, but more beautiful thing is that you can drink coffee and eat pommes there. The park up there is amazing.
Good for walking ;)
(Translated by Google) An impressive ruin. Its origins date back to the 12th century, so it's not surprising that the castle isn't completely preserved. Nevertheless, one can still sense its grandeur today. The view of the valley must have been truly beautiful back then. Today, the castle houses a war memorial commemorating those who died in the First World War. (Original) Eine beeindruckende Ruine. Der Ursprung liegt im 12.Jahrhundert, also nicht verwunderlich, daß die Burg nicht vollständig erhalten ist. Dennoch lässt sich die Größe heute noch erahnen. Der Ausblick auf das Tal muss damals wirklich schön gewesen sein. In der Burg befindet sich heute ein Kriegerdenkmal welches an die Gefallenen der ersten Weltkriegs erinnern soll.
(Translated by Google) I visited the castle, and it was definitely worth it. The view from up there is truly beautiful—you can see far into the surrounding area and take some great photos. The castle itself is also interesting and well-preserved; you can really feel its history. Overall, a great place for a day trip, especially if you like nature and beautiful views. (Original) War bei der Burg und es hat sich echt gelohnt. Die Aussicht von dort oben ist richtig schön – man kann weit ins Umland schauen und super Fotos machen. Auch die Burg an sich ist interessant und gut erhalten, man spürt ein bisschen die Geschichte. Insgesamt ein toller Ort für einen Ausflug, gerade wenn man Natur und schöne Ausblicke mag.
(Translated by Google) A beautiful and mystical place, highly recommended for a short visit. If you're in the area, you should stop for a quick look at the ruins and the viewing platform at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial. (Original) Wunderschöner und mystischer Ort, für einen kurzen Besuch sehr zu empfehlen👍🏻 Wenn man kurz in der nähe ist, sollte man einen kurzen Halt machen und die Ruine und Aussichtsplattform am Kaiser Wilhelm Denkmal ansehen.
Brauerei-Museum Dortmund
13. Brauerei-Museum Dortmund
4.6
(1009)
Museum
Specialty Museums
Industrial-style space with exhibits on Dortmund's history of brewing beer, plus tours & tastings.
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Super interesting museum, to my surprise the entrance was free. We completed the tour through the museum in about 1-2 hours. A lot of attention is paid to the presentation of the old brewery, unique museum about the history. Definitely recommended.
Great museum to visit ! It truly shows the history of the beer industry in Dortmund, free of charge. Upon my visit there was a nice video running every 15 minutes . Ideal for a 1-2 hours visit
Very nice museum, free to enter and ut tells the story of the brewery and brewing in the city. In German only, but the exhibits are interesting, the displays clear and there's an inviting atmosphere.
Excellent free museum with the history of brewing in Dortmund on display! Beer can be purchased to take away, with the understanding that DAB Export is not available.
Very interesting small museum which is free to enter! There are a lot of brewery machinery, posters and bottles. True fans of German beers would be delighted to experience the atmosphere in this museum. It is not a popular destination so it won't be overcrowded. Overall, I would definitely recommend visiting Brewery Museum Dortmund even if you are not a fan of beer.
Very interesting visit. There is a film in German with English subtitles and that was interesting too. One of the staff had been there around 46 years and travelled the world. He was very welcoming as well as the staff. There was no guided tour at the time or beer sampling so the visit was free. Great for a short visit.
Absolutely a Must experience for a beer lover! A lot of history and A free to visit museum if your road is near to Dortmund. Easy to come .
I didn't arrive on the day of the guided tour but they did give me a booklet of the exhibited items so that I could understand the history and story of what I was seeing. I enjoyed an hour and a bit of the history not only if the many many breweries in Dortmund but of the whole process of making the beer and the distribution network in those times.
Theater Olpketal
14. Theater Olpketal
4.8
(1022)
Temporarily Closed
Performing arts theater
Concerts & Shows
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Lovely little theatre. I remember going there many years ago when I was still living in Dortmund but it's only now as i dont live here anymore that I appreciate this gem even more as a Dortmind institution. The space has a welcoming bar area plus event space for hire. The theatre is just perfect for comedy shows and whilst the owner and house comedian Günna is on his Farewell Tour one hopes that the theatre will stay to welcome New artists and maybe even discover the next Generation "Günna".
(Translated by Google) It was a nice visit to the theater! Well organized, pretty nice staff and guests too! Chapeau Günnar! So much text and spoken so quickly... holla the forest fairy! Lots of new and old gags, from whomever! However, when you see the "board advertising" on stage, you wonder why you're still paying admission. It's properly sponsored! (Original) Es war ein schöner Theaterbesuch! Gut organisiert, ziemlich nettes Personal und auch Gäste! Chapeau Günnar! Soviel Text und so schnell gesprochen... holla die Waldfee! Viele neue und alte Gags, von wem auch immer! Wenn man allerdings die "Bandenwerbung" auf der Bühne sieht, fragt man sich, warum man noch Eintritt zahlt. Wird doch ordentlich gesponsert!
(Translated by Google) A great theater, super organized, very friendly staff and two hours of constant laughter thanks to Günna (Original) Ein tolles Theater, super organisiert, sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter und zwei Stunden Dauerlachen dank Günna
(Translated by Google) Culture as its best :-). Great atmosphere in the style of an old cinema. warm welcome from the service staff. Very entertaining show with almost constant laughter. Nice humor and everyday topics and especially the Ruhr area and football. Absolute recommendation and will definitely come back! (Original) Kultur as its best :-). Tolles Ambientes im Stil eines alten Kinos. warmherziger Empfang durch die Servicemitarbeiter. Sehr kurzweilige Show mit quasi "Dauerlachen". Schöner Humor rund und Alltagsthemen und vor allem Ruhrpott und Fußball. Absolute Empfehlung und kommen garantiert wieder!
(Translated by Google) What a great little venue. Unfortunately, we arrived a little late and didn't get a chance to really take in the entrance area. But the bar alone is very impressive. A reason to come back again 🙃 We had a really fun evening, though. Thank you so much. (Original) Was für eine tolle, kleine Location. Leider waren wir etwas spät dran und konnten den Eingangsbereich auf uns nicht richtig wirken lassen. Aber alleine die Bar wirkt schon sehr eindrucksvoll. Ein Grund, nochmal vorbei zu kommen 🙃 Wir haben aber einen sehr lustigen Abend gehabt Lieben Dank
(Translated by Google) One of Bruno "Günna" Knust's last performances: the mini-theater was fully booked, the lobby and bar were well-stocked (there's a second one on the first floor). Ventilation was adequate, but there's just no more room. Insider tip for parking: the teachers' parking lot across the street is only closed until 2:00 PM... (Original) Eine der letzten Vorstellungen von Bruno „Günna“ Knust: das Mini-Theater war ausgebucht, der Vorraum mit Bar gut gefüllt (es gibt eine zweite im 1. Stock). Lüftung ausreichend, es gibt halt nicht mehr Platz. Geheimtipp zum Parken: der Lehrerparkplatz gegenüber ist nur bis 14:00 gesperrt…
Steinwache
15. Steinwache
4.4
(272)
Temporarily Closed
Historical landmark
Museums
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Very interesting place. Not well advertised but well worth a visit. All exhibites are in German but there is an English guide book available. Free to enter, but we found it very informative so gave a donation.
The presentation is only in German, however, the museum has a (free) booklet that you can walk around with that highlights the information in each room. We also used Google Translate on some information that was not in the booklet that we wanted to understand. The museum is free, definitely worth a visit and hopefully, soon, it will become more known about. While we were there, we saw, maybe, another 8 people. We viewed just about everything, so we were there over 2 1/2 hours. The staff of two men, on the day we were there, were helpful and friendly. One of them stated he had lived in Dortmund for 30 years and didn't know this place existed until he went to work there. We've been in Dortmund at least 10 times and didn't know this existed either. The entrance is behind Steinstrasse, through the courtyard on the left, right behind the white gate wall. Please understand that it is difficult to rate a place that has a horrific history, as excellent. This is based on the presentation & encounters with staff.
The entry was free of charge. Not a lot of artefacts but a lot of pictures and all the explanations were in German but there were brochures in different languages offered at the reception that explained each room in detail.
Closed, not updated listing, waste of time
Worth coming here for the story. It gives the full context of the rise of power of the Nazi s and how they surpressed their opposition. The rooms are not written in English but you can ask for a booklet at the entrance, still doesn't give you all the details that you need but it sets you in the right direction. The entrance is not very obvious and feels more like a government building. Someone made a really good recommendation to use Google translate to translate things that are written down so that was really helpful. Overall it is an interesting place for history buffs and for those that have the patience to read. I saw there was a tour conducted in the building in German, so for a better experience, finding a tour might be an interesting experience and someone to give more context.
An interesting former Gestapo museum. Small but interesting. Exhibitions only in German language. Very hard to find, behind hbf, but front entrance still hard to locate (in a courtyard behind white gates
Very interesting to visit. Sadly, the information is only in German. It’s free to visit. I recommend dropping by. There is no visit fee. The entrance is in the back of the building.
Its very good place to know more history.
Kokerei Hansa
16. Kokerei Hansa
4.5
(1184)
Technology museum
Sights & Landmarks
Built in 1928, this former coking plant offers guided tours & a coal tower with panoramic views.
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We couldn't really find a museum but we walked around the grounds freely and were amazed by the absurd size of these steam engines. If you are in the area it is definitely worth stopping by. The original engine room can also be seen in its full glory, very nice
Visiting such a plant is surely an acquired taste. Would’ve been ideal if the plant had information [signs] dotted around the plant - there’s one at the entrance and then nowhere else. Also half the plant is currently being renovated or repaired - so it was a rather short visit.
What an awesome place. Dortmund is doing a lot to revitalize this area and keep the steam punk industrial vibe going
I love abandoned industrial sites even when they are turned into museums. Due to Covid, there are no guided tours, but you can wander there on your own for free. The remnants of the plant look super cool: they are huge, old, rusty - perfect for fallout lovers. =)
Very interesting site of an old factory. Great for photography and a bit of urban exploring. Tours are only in German, i just walked around the site by myself which is completely free of charge. The were only a couple of people when I was there.
Great tour! Promising plans for the future.
Interesting place with historical feeling. Defo good pick for industrial fans
Partly open, so it was free entrance. The compressor room was magnificent. More raw as other locations but that was for us the beauty of it. I hope they don't over restore it like other places.

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