Head to the historical city of Dortmund
Take a holiday to Dortmund and enjoy the area's museums, monuments and history. Renowned for its shopping, sporting events and theatres, this city welcomes all visitors. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or trip with friends, holiday rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Activities and attractions in and around Dortmund
Are you hoping to find attractions to visit while you're in town? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that Dortmund has to offer. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Dortmund Zoo (2.9 mi / 4.6 km)
- Meditherme Ruhrpark (8.1 mi / 13.1 km)
- ZOOM Erlebniswelt (15.3 mi / 24.7 km)
- Golf Club Schloss Horst (18.8 mi / 30.3 km)
- Alpincenter Bottrop (21.3 mi / 34.3 km)
- Maximilianpark (21.4 mi / 34.5 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Dortmund
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to take in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in Dortmund. These are some of the area's most eye-catching sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Phoenix Lake (2.7 mi / 4.3 km)
- Henrichenburg Boat Lift (9.2 mi / 14.9 km)
- Nordsternpark (18.6 mi / 29.9 km)
- Baldeneysee (19.8 mi / 31.9 km)
- Seaside Beach Baldeney (20.6 mi / 33.1 km)
- Balver Höhle (21.3 mi / 34.2 km)
Transport to and around Dortmund
Fly into Dortmund (DTM), the closest airport, located 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is 34.3 mi (55.2 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Dortmund Central Station, Dortmund (DTZ-Dortmund Central Train Station) and Dortmund Ostentor Station are the main stations in the city. You can see more of Dortmund by catching a ride on the metro at Reinoldikirche U-Bahn, Kampstrasse U-Bahn or Stadtgarten U-Bahn.