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  1. Nov 29, 2023 · About Dortmund. The Facts: State: North Rhine-Westphalia. Regierungsbezirk: Arnsberg. District: Urban. Population: ~ 590,000. Metropolitan population: ~ 11,500,000. Last Updated: November 29, 2023.

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    Today, with a population of 601.402 (2017), the City of Dortmund is the eighth largest city in Germany after Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Düsseldorf. It is also the largest city in the Ruhr agglomeration.

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    Dortmund is found in the European Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region. It is the 8th largest city in Germany (German: Deutschlandkarte) and was previously known as “Steel City” for the countless number of coal mines that existed during the Industrial Revolution. After the decline of the mining industry, Dortmund developed into a modern and cosmopolitan ...

    The city is surrounded by several cities and municipalities, with Sauerland to the south and Munsterland to the north. It is part of the European Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan, where the River Ruhr flows through the city’s south area. A smaller river, the River Emscher flows through the greater municipal area. The city is located on the northwest edge of...

    By Plane – The Dortmund Airport is the main international airport that serves the city. It is a medium-sized airport known for being the home of a number of low-cost airlines in Germany. Destinatio...
    By Train – The city is served by the Deutsche Bahn, with connections to and from several cities in Germany and a number of other international connections. The S-Bahn is the fastest and easiest way...
    By Central Station – The main public central station is the Dortmund Hauptbahnhof – comprised of a number of railroad systems and the S-Bahn under the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Rur. It is the local pub...

    The best seasons to visit Dortmund are spring and summer when the weather is the most pleasant for sightseeing and traveling. Summers are rather cool in the city, with occasional rains. July, however, experiences the most rain of the year, making it an inconvenient time to visit.

    Dortmund Christmas Market – An event that occurs in every major German city, Dortmund’s festival stands out for being home to the world’s largest Christmas tree. Made of over 1,700 fir trees and ov...
    International Culture Days – A biannual celebration established in 1957, this festival hosts over 100 artistic and cultural presentations. A local event that has become a national celebration, a wi...
    Rock in the Ruins – This open-air festival used to take place on the grounds of Hohensyburg Castle. The rock music festival moved to the former steelworks Phoenix West Area in 2011. A popular music...
    Hohensyburg Castle – Found in the south of the city, this compound of historic ruins is a popular tourist destination in Dortmund. The Ruins of Syburg, the Gothic revival Vincke-Tower, a casino, a...
    Florianturm – A popular landmark in the city, this telecommunications tower was once the tallest freestanding structure in Germany. The lower floor contains the operation rooms, while the upper flo...
    Zollern II/IV Colliery – Found in the northwestern suburb of Bovinghauren, this colliery compound contains an Art Nouveau-style main entrance, admin bureaus, blacksmith and carpenter shops, a tool...

    Dortmund has every kind of accommodation suited for every kind of traveler. There are plenty of hotels and hostels in the city, as well as camping sites, RV camping, and mobile camping options.

  6. Dortmund is a city with a population of about 600,000 in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. Mapcarta, the open map.

  7. May 1, 2024 · Dortmund, city, North Rhine–Westphalia Land (state), western Germany. Located at the southern terminus of the Dortmund-Ems Canal, it has extensive port installations. First mentioned as Throtmanni in 885, Dortmund became a free imperial city in 1220 and later joined the Hanseatic League.

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