World Cup 2006

For Tourists

Dortmund Airport is one the two main terminals in Germany. Located in the Ruhr area, both regular and charter flights arrive daily at the city from all over Europe as well as several areas of the world.

Calm Weather

The temperature in Dortmund is rather comfortable. In Winter, the lowest average temperature almost reaches 32º F, but in Summer, temperature goes up to an average of 73 ºF.

Variety of Options

Dortmund has museums for all tastes: 20th century modern art in the Museum am Ostwall, exhibits of coins, glass and porcelain items, furniture and paintings in the Museum for Art and Culturel History, the history of technology and social change in the Westphalia Industrial Museum and in the German Health and Safety Exhibition, and the fossil treasures in the Museum of Natural Science.

Streets and More Streets for Shopping

The city of Dortmund is one of the best shopping places in Germany. The best advice to those interested is Westenhellweg street, in the Ruhr area, which, just like Ostenhellweg, is located in the center of the city.

Hansastrasse is also a good option to buy clothes and discover the latest fashion trends. The stores in Kleppingstrasse also maintain a modern and updated style. Brückstrasse street is also very attractive.

"Rue de Pommes Frites" (French Fries Street), as it is known, has already been transformed into a modern shopping area.

Entertainment with Lots of Beer

In Germany and all over the world, Dortmund is famous for being the main beer city in Europe. Here, the thirsty tourist will find about 1,500 places- from the most modest bar to the most luxurious hotel where these unrivaled beers are served.

Another little known aspect: Dortmund is also characterized for being a green city. Its parks and gardens occupy approximately half of its 108,080 sq. miles of its municipal jurisdiction.

Besides the most celebrated ones such as the Westfalenpark theme park, famous in all of Germany, and the Dortmund Zoo, the Rombergpark Botanic Garden, with its centenarian trees, and Fredenbaumpark, without leaving aside the urban center "green lung": the Stadtpark.

Local Passion for Soccer

The Borussia Dormtund drives the passion of city fans. A six time German champion, the team is one of the most traditional ones in the country.

Two Luxurious but Simple Ones

See some options in Dortmund:

Tryp Bochum-wattenscheid, Josef-haumann-str. 1, BOCHUM de 44866

Achat Hotel Bochum, Kohlleppelsweg 45, BOCHUM de 44791

Tryp Hotel Centro Oberhausen, Centroallee 280, OBERHAUSEN de 46047

Roads to the Stadium

The Westfalen Stadium is very well located in Dortmund. See below the best access paths:

By car, go straight on A45 and take South exit towards Dortmund. Then, turn on B45 and follow the signs to the Stadium.

By subway, take U45/Westfalenstadion train and get off on the Stadium Station. Also, the city airport is only 8 miles away.