Car Rental Dortmund

Parking in Dortmund

• Beurhausstraße 8 Parking (44137) has 50 spaces and is close to the Dortmund U-Tower, Gallery Utermann and the Dortmund City Garden.
• Parkhaus Am Phoenixsee (44263) is close to Phoenix-See, Hansa Theater Hörde and Phoenix-See Observation Deck, and has 400 spaces.
• HafenPark Platz (44147) has 220 spaces, and is located close to the Altes Hafenamt Dortmund, and a half-hour walk from the Binarium Digital Adventure Center and Kokerai Hansa.

Key roads in Dortmund

• Munsterstraße is the main business street in Dortmund; this portion is two miles long, but the road itself stretches much further - from Munster all the way to Wiesbaden. The business street in Dortmund is known for its cultural mix of restaurants and shops and is extremely popular with tourists and locals alike.
• Autobahn 45 (A45) is 160 miles long and connects Dortmund with Aschaffenburg in the southwest of Germany. It has multiple bridges over valleys that boast amazing views; the tallest bridge is the Sichter Valley Bridge which is 530m above sea level.
• Autobahn 2 (A2) is 302 miles and connects several large industrial areas together to make it easier for transport companies to get around. These include Magdeburg, Hanover and Dortmund.

How to get from Dortmund to Tierpark Recklinghausen

It takes 27 minutes to drive the 22.5 miles from Dortmund to Tierpark Recklinghausen.

1. From the rental car park, head onto Hannöversche Strasse towards Alte Strasse. And then turn left onto Rüschebrinkstraße. A sharp right means you’ll merge onto the B236 towards the A2/Lünen.
2. From here you’ll then merge onto the B236 before taking the exit onto the A2 heading towards Oberhausen. At the junction of 8-Kreuz Recklinghausen, stay right and follow signs saying A43 towards Münster.
3. Take the exit signposted Akkoallee/Hertenen Street/B225. Stay to the right to follow signs for Recklinghausen before using the left lane to turn right on Akkoallee/Hertenen Strasse./B225.
4. At the first crossroads go left onto Westring/B225 – follow for 0.9 miles and then turn right onto Dorstener Strasse.

How to get from Dortmund to Golf und Land Club Köln

Dortmund is just a one hour and 30 minutes’ drive from the Golf und Land Club Köln. Just take the B54 and B1 to A40. Follow the A40, A52 and A3 to Rather Weg in Bergisch Gladbach.

Best hotels in Dortmund

stays design Hotel Dortmund

Paderborner Strasse 79, 44143 Dortmund

A stylish hotel right in the heart of Dortmund where they take pride in their beds being the most comfortable you’ll stay in. Each room is designed and decorated in its own colors, which makes for a really unique experience. There is also parking available outside the hotel.

Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund

Lindemannstrasse 88, 44137 Dortmund

Situated right across from the soccer stadium, this hotel has a peaceful quality about it that shuts out the crowds and chanting fans. The spa and sauna will help you to really relax and kids get to stay here for free. An outdoor dining area adds to the overall charm of this modern hotel.

Steigenberger Hotel Dortmund

Berswordtstraße 2, 44139 Dortmund

This hotel is located conveniently near the exhibition and congress center, perfect for anyone visiting Dortmund on business. For leisure travelers, there is the Westfalen Park less than 1.5 miles away and plenty of restaurants in the area to try out. Parking on-site makes it easier to get around the city and local area.

Best restaurants in Dortmund

Pfefferkorn

Hoher Wall 38, 44137 Dortmund

A classic German steakhouse set in a traditionally decorated building. After you’ve taken a look at all the artwork and wooden paneling, grab a steak and fries and have a delicious meal with fabulous staff on hand for anything you need.

Brauhaus Wenkers

Betenstraße 1, 44137 Dortmund

A restaurant/bar that shows multiple sports on its big screens. Grab a platter and have a seat to take in the Dortmund game. Just off the main Markt Square, it’s great for a rest stop before or after the game or to sit with friends and watch the world go by.

Gruener Salon

Nordtmarkt 8, 44145 Dortmund

A small, delightful cafe located inside Nordtmarkt park, but opens up to be one of the hidden gems in the city. Grab a breakfast or a couple of cakes to go in the afternoon, or head there for dinner at nighttime and enjoy the music as you eat and look out across the park.

Best things to do in Dortmund

Signal Iduna Park

Strobelallee 50, 44139 Dortmund

The home of Dortmund FC and one of the most important places in the city for soccer fans. If you cannot get tickets for a game, get a spot on the stadium tour throughout the day and see the history of one of the most popular German clubs in the Bundesliga.

Westfalenpark

An der Buschmuhle 3, 44139 Dortmund

Take a walk through these gardens and discover all sorts of various ponds and flowers. There are restaurants in the park as well, but it’s a lovely spot for a picnic whilst the children play in the grounds.

Lwl Industrial Museum Zollern

Grubenweg 5, 44388 Dortmund

A testament to Dortmund’s industrial history, this building has a past as a coal mine, despite its appearance of a stately home. Look back through the history of the colliery and how it fits into Dortmund’s history. It also has other exhibits regarding the life of the coal mine and its workers – it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.