Things to Do in Dortmund in 2024

Dortmund Attractions

Do you appreciate delicious food or shopping? Or perhaps you just prefer to make your way around a new city like a genuine local. When spending time in Dortmund, it doesn't really matter what your preferences are — this enthralling metropolis has all the experiences and sights you could ever wish for.

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Most popular activities in Dortmund

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BVB Signal Iduna Park: Stadium Access and Self-Guided Tour

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Private wine tasting meets Bulli in the Ruhr area

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Dortmund: German Football Museum

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Recommended things to do in Dortmund

Number of things to do	48
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Cheapest thing to do	Dortmund: Althoffblock Self-guided Neigbourhood Walk
Top 5 things to do	BVB Signal Iduna Park: Stadium Access and Self-Guided Tour Dortmund: Guided Walking Tour with a Local Private audio book city rally around the Rombergpark in Dortmund Dortmund : Private Walking Tour With A guide ( Private Tour ) Dortmund: German Football Museum
Under $25	BVB Signal Iduna Park: Stadium Access and Self-Guided Tour Dortmund: German Football Museum City Tour Dortmund in a double-decker bus Dortmund: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket Dortmund: Phoenix des Lumières Entry Ticket
With kids	BVB Signal Iduna Park: Stadium Access and Self-Guided Tour Dortmund: Guided Walking Tour with a Local City Tour Dortmund in a double-decker bus Dortmund: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket Dortmund: Phoenix des Lumières Entry Ticket

What to do in Dortmund

Free Things to Do in Dortmund

Touring on a budget in Dortmund? Spend time, not your paycheck, on great experiences.

Children Museum Adlerturm - Stroll the halls and appreciate the interesting displays at this museum.

Steinwache Memorial and Museum - If you're captivated by history and heritage, this is one stop you really shouldn't miss.

Hansaplatz - Stroll the streets and immerse yourself in the character and charm of this popular local hangout.

Phoenix Lake - Spend a while close to the water to rest and regain your energy.

St. Reinold's Church - Get in touch with your spiritual side or simply lose yourself in the serene atmosphere at this sacred site.

Rombergpark Botanical Garden - Grab your picnic blanket, pack some food and find a shady spot to be at one with nature.

Things to Do in Dortmund with Kids

Nothing tops spending quality time together with the family. Dortmund boasts a thrilling selection of family friendly experiences that the whole gang will want to try:

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Frequently asked questions

Are there cheap things to do in Dortmund?

If you’re traveling on a strict budget, consider adding the following affordable activities and tours to your schedule:

What can you do in Dortmund for free?

Your time away in Dortmund doesn’t have to cost a fortune with free things like these to discover:

Thier-Galerie
Rombergpark Botanical Garden
Spielbank Hohensyburg
Ruine Hohensyburg

Discover the most popular places to visit in Dortmund

Signal Iduna Park

5/5(9 reviews)

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

Westfalenpark Dortmund

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Westfalenpark Dortmund, a lovely green space in Dortmund. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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.

Westenhellweg Street

During your trip to Dortmund, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Westenhellweg Street. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

Dortmund Christmas Market

5/5(2 reviews)

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

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.

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.

Dortmund Opera House

A metallic green shell huddles on the plaza of a former synagogue and hosts some of the greatest shows in the realm of opera.

Thier-Galerie

5/5(2 reviews)

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

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Dortmund

Dortmund City Centre

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

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.

Museum of Art and Cultural History featuring heritage architecture

Innenstadt-West

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

Petrikirche showing heritage architecture, landscape views and a city

Innenstadt-Ost

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

Hombruch

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

Hörde

While you're in Hörde, take in top sights like Phoenix Lake or Spielbank Hohensyburg, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hoerde U-Bahn or Willem-van-Vloten-Strasse U-Bahn.

Dortmund Brewery Museum which includes interior views

Innenstadt-Nord

If you're spending time in Innenstadt-Nord, check out sights like Dortmund Brewery Museum or Resistance & Persecution Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Muensterstrasse U-Bahn or Lortzingstrasse U-Bahn.

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