Hombruch

Hombruch is a district in the southeast of Dortmund that combines residential areas, forested hills, and farmland to create the largest territorial area of the city. The neighborhood transitions from flat urban sections to greener, elevated areas connected by tram and bus routes that serve its various parts.

The first written mention dates to 1395 in historical records of the region. Since then it has grown from a rural village into a modern urban district while keeping its open green spaces.

The district serves as a gathering place where weekly markets bring neighbors together to shop and connect. These regular meetings at key locations shape how residents experience their community and share daily routines.

The district is best explored using public transport, since trams and buses connect different areas and allow traveling through varied landscapes. Visitors should plan around the weekly markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays to experience local life when the area is most active.

The Technical University of Dortmund located here uses the H-Bahn system, an automated suspended railway, to connect its different campus sections. This modern transport solution is an unusual infrastructure feature rarely seen at other German universities.