Dortmund in the Ruhr region offers the best German soccer as well as international events in Westfalenpark, famous breweries and culture at its best.
Centuries before coal was mined in the Ruhr region, Dortmund was very generous with its brewing licenses. Dortmund's beer is one of the best in the world, documented by the avant-garde Dortmunder U, a former brewery that is now home to ingenious media art. The classically designed Thier-Galerie with its numerous stores is located on another brewery site. The Pfefferkorn restaurant is cult.
Worth seeing in Westfalenpark
Highlights at the Signal Iduna Stadium at Westfalenpark are certainly the matches between Borussia Dortmund and top Bundesliga clubs. However, national and international superstars from the entertainment industry also perform here. You can enjoy Dortmund's green lungs on your city trip by visiting Germany's largest Rosarium in Westfalenpark. From Steigenberger Hotel Dortmund, you can quickly reach the municipal theater, which boasts well-cast productions.
