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Things to see in Dortmund (Germany): 83 places and when to go

Dortmund is a city in Germany with around 588,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 83 places in and around it, mainly Nature (21), History (21), Wildlife (16). The best known are Recklinghausen, Nordkirchen Castle and Stadion Rote Erde. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Germany · 51.53, 7.45
Population
About 588,000
Places
83 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (21) · History (21) · Wildlife (16) · Hiking (15) · Food and drink (11) · Temples (7)
Best time
April to October and December.
Also possible
January to March and November.
Nearest airport
DUS Düsseldorf, 54 km as the crow flies

What to see in Dortmund

The places in and around Dortmund, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 59, by what you come to do:

When to go to Dortmund

The best time to visit Dortmund is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:05
  2. FebPossible9:42
  3. MarPossible11:32
  4. AprBest time13:36
  5. MayBest time15:23
  6. JunBest time16:23
  7. JulBest time15:58
  8. AugBest time14:24
  9. SepBest time12:22
  10. OctBest time10:22
  11. NovPossible8:33
  12. DecBest time7:37

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. In June, 82 of the 83 places are at their best.

When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Dortmund

The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 54 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Germany, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Dortmund?

The best known: Recklinghausen, Nordkirchen Castle, Stadion Rote Erde, Westfalenhallen, Florianturm. In all, 83 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Dortmund?

April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37.

How do you get to Dortmund?

The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 54 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Dortmund as the destination and these 83 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.