What to do in Dortmund

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Dortmund City Centre

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At the center of the largest city in the Ruhr Valley, this inner spot developed a reputation for beer, steel and one of the world’s most iconic soccer clubs.

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Innenstadt-West

Forward-looking and innovative, this Dortmund district has a restless energy on display downtown, with unique museums, shopping and restaurants.

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Petrikirche showing heritage architecture, a city and landscape views

Innenstadt-Ost

If you're spending time in Innenstadt-Ost, check out sights like Westfalenpark Dortmund or Florian Tower and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Maerkische Strasse U-Bahn or Kohlgartenstrasse U-Bahn.

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Hörde

If you're spending time in Hörde, check out sights like Phoenix Lake or Spielbank Hohensyburg and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hoerde U-Bahn or Willem-van-Vloten-Strasse U-Bahn.

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Rombergpark Botanical Garden

Hombruch

Hombruch is well liked for its gardens and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Dortmund Zoo and Rombergpark Botanical Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Eierkampstrasse U-Bahn or Harkortstrasse U-Bahn to get around.

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Innenstadt-Nord

If you're spending time in Innenstadt-Nord, check out sights like Dortmund Brewery Museum or Resistance & Persecution Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Muensterstrasse U-Bahn or Lortzingstrasse U-Bahn.

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