Dortmund an industrial City
Dortmund is an industrial German city based mostly on steel milling and coal mining, a tradition that takes place for hundreds of years. Dortmund is situated in the Bundesland of North Rhine-Westphalia, in the northwestern part of the Germany.
Although is an industrial city, it has a rich and old culture which reflects the cities medieval characteristics.
The main sights of the city are:
Petrikirche it is a protestant church found in 14th century, inside the building you will find the magnificent sculptured altar, the golden miracle of the Dortmund.
Westfalenstadion or Signal Iduna Park one of the most famous soccer stadium in Germany which also hostesses all kind of events, since 1950 such as: ice-skating, concerts, trade fairs, competitions.
Haus Dellwig is a 13th century castle surrounded by a beautiful lake; it was rebuilt in the 17th century.
Romberg Park Gatehouse is an art gallery hosted in a beautiful 17th century building
Westphalian Industrial Museum Zollern Colliery is one the most important testimonial museums in Germany, showing a great collection the history of German industry
Depending one what occasion you are in this city here are some of top rated Dortmund Hotels divided in to four different themes:
International hotels such as: Tryp Dortmund, Unique Hotel Dortmund, B&B Hotel Dortmund Messe, Hilton Dortmund;
City trip hotels: The Grey, Hotel Gildenhof, Ibis Hotel Dortmund City, Top Hotel Esplanade;
Shopping hotels: Hotel Königshof garni, Mercure Hotel Dortmund City
Business hotels: Holiday Inn Express Dortmund, Park Inn Dortmund, Pullman Dortmund
Tryp Dortmund Hotel – situated near Westfalenstadion, freshly renovated offer to their clients a great ambience and a large number of facilities. The hotel feature modern well furnished rooms, non-smoking rooms, luggage storage, 24-hour front desk, restaurant, 24-hour bar, free parking, free internet access and safe deposit box.
Balladins Superior Airport Hotel Dortmund is a typical business hotel located in the industrial area of the city and only 7 minute drive from the Dortmund Airport. Feature with several types of meeting and business rooms with newly high-tech appliances.
After a long working day, there are you several activities that are waiting for you to enjoy. Starting with taking a swim in hotel’s indoor pool, play a game at the tennis court, billiard, golf course, squash or even go bowling or you can also try your luck at hotel’s Casino.
Mercure Hotel Dortmund City is a three star hotel, located close to the main train station and Kampstraße underground station. The rooms are soundproofed feature with satellite TV, air-conditioning, high-speed internet and comfortable beds. Also the hotel is close to exhibition centre and Westfalenhallen stadium.
