Dortmund

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 3, 2025 06:58