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Germany

Dortmund

Administrative territorial entity Big city Hanseatic city Major regional center Non-metropolitan county Urban district of North Rhine-Westphalia Urban municipality in Germany

Dortmund, Metropolitan center in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Description

Dortmund is a major city in western North Rhine-Westphalia, divided into twelve districts that range from residential neighborhoods to parks and industrial zones. The central area includes shopping streets, green spaces, and the main railway station, which serves as a transport hub connecting the region.

History

The settlement began as a trading post in 882 and grew into a member of the Hanseatic League during the medieval period. After World War Two, the city transformed from a coal and steel hub into a center for services, technology, and universities.

Culture

The former brewery building known as Dortmunder U now serves as a center for contemporary arts, with exhibitions and installations spread throughout its floors. The rooftop terrace offers a panoramic view of the city and regularly hosts cultural gatherings and public events that locals enjoy attending.

Practical

The city center is easy to explore on foot, with most shops, attractions, and public squares located close together. Public transport includes subway, tram, and bus lines that connect all districts and offer a convenient way to move around without a car.

Did you know?

Signal Iduna Park holds over 81,000 spectators and is the largest football stadium in the country, featuring a museum dedicated to the club's history. The south terrace accommodates around 25,000 standing fans and is considered one of the most impressive stands in European football.

Location

Arnsberg Government Region

Inception

882

Elevation above the sea

103 m

Part of

Regionalverband Ruhr, Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region

Shares border with

Hagen, Bochum, Recklinghausen, Unna, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Witten, Lünen, Castrop-Rauxel, Schwerte, Kamen, Holzwickede, Herdecke, Waltrop

Website

https://dortmund.de

GPS coordinates

51.51389,7.46528

Latest update

December 14, 2025 20:27

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