Flights to Dortmund, Germany, arrive at Dortmund International Airport (DTM). The airport is located about six miles east of the city. Dortmund International Airport is known for being a hub for a number of European low-cost airlines, which makes booking cheap flights to Dortmund easy for many travelers. About 3 million passengers pass through Dortmund International Airport each year.
Many of the visitors who fly to Dortmund come to the city to experience its cultural attractions. These include the Theater Dortmund opera house, home to operas, plays, concerts, and musicals; the world-famous Domicil Jazz Club; and the Dortmund U-Tower, home to the Ostwall Museum of Contemporary Art.
Tourists who book tickets to Dortmund also enjoy visiting the city’s Botanischer Garten Rombergpark (also known as the Rombergpark Botanical Garden), the Dortmund Zoo; and the Museum of Natural History Dortmund.
The city’s traditional cuisine includes Dortmunder Tropfen Schnaps, a type of liquor used as an after-dinner digestion aid and flavored with local herbs and spices. Dortmund is also known for its beer. Some of Germany’s oldest breweries are located in Dortmund’s Old Market neighborhood where beer has been brewed for more than 500 years. Dortmunder Union, Germany’s largest brewery, is also located in the city. Dortmunder Union produces several of Germany’s best-selling beer brands.
In one of the southern neighborhoods of Dortmund is an archaeological site known as Sigiburg. This site includes the ruins of Hohensyburg Castle, which is believed to have existed since the Neolithic era. For many lovers of history, it’s a beautiful, must-see destination with a wonderful natural element, including the River Rhur.
The LWL-Museum Zollern Colliery is another stop for history lovers. Called the “castle of labor,” this former engine house is an icon from Germany’s industrial roots. Tourists can explore the museum, admire the beautiful architecture of the building, and learn about how industry and mining operations like coal shaped and paved the way for Germany to become the country that it is today.
After a long day of exploring Dortmund, visitors can enjoy traditional German cuisine, as well as Turkish favorites brought by immigrants who settled in the city. Beyond bratwurst and pretzels, Dortmund offers palate-pleasing dishes with worldly flavors, seafood, and other delectables that can charm the most discerning taste buds.
Young people from throughout Germany book tickets to Dortmund to enjoy the city’s nightlife. Dortmund is known as a center for electronic and techno dance music and is home to several nightclubs. The city also hosts three annual music festivals, the Mayday Festival, the Syndicate Festival, and the Juicy Beats Music Festival.
More than 50,000 people fly to Dortmund to attend the Juicy Beats Music Festival each year.
For sports fans, Westfalenstadion (“Westphalia Stadium”), also known as Signal Iduna Park, is one of the most famous and largest football (soccer) stadiums in Germany and Europe. It’s home to Football Club Borussia Dortmund (BVB) and has played host to FIFA World Cup matches in 1974 and 2006.
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