Things to do in Dortmund

Enjoy a self-guided tour through the Signal Iduna Park, home to the famous German football team BVB. Your tour will start at Foyer West, where an instructor will explain to you how the tour works. They will send you on your way to the western tribune. This is a self-guided tour, meaning you will explore the stadium on your own, following the instruction signs. Throughout the route, you will learn more about the stadium, the club, and the players. The expected duration of the tour is 60 minutes. A tour highlight includes the "mix zone", the area where rival teams meet each other for the first time. The player's cabins, the player tunnel, and of course the actual field are also awaiting you to explore. While you are not allowed to step onto the field or touch the grass, you are allowed to sit on the coach's bench, breathing in the BVB spirit.

In this modern exhibition with around 1,600 exhibits, embark on a fascinating journey into the past and experience football history in all its facets and with all your senses. Meet the world champions of 2014 in the 3D cinema, and become a commentator yourself in the reporter's cabin. On the small playing field in the multifunctional arena, the little ones can prove that they can kick a ball just like the adults. The spectacular scenography will unite fans and referees, amateurs and professionals and women's and men's football. Discover an interactive world of adventure for young and old alike at the German Football Museum.

Become a detective with an outdoor mystery game and experience the beauty of the city of Dortmund. Explore places like the famous Westfalenpark, the German Soccer Museum, and many more. Download the app and follow the instructions to set up your Dortmund murder mystery. Learn about a fictional case and solve riddles and black stories to find the culprit. Head into the city center, turn on your app and follow the clues. As you walk, hear a fictional story about a missing person. The victim is a former police officer and bestseller author who has disappeared along with his script. Follow the app to various locations to solve this mysterious case. At different locations, you will get access to some audio files or reports related to the criminal case and the missing author. You will meet his friends, listen to witnesses and read or listen to police reports. Maybe you will find out what happened and also get ahold of his script. Uncover the hidden gems of Dortmund during the game. Play with your friends and solve riddles anytime with your team. 

Discover the Metropole Ruhr in your own time with the WelcomeCard Ruhr. Each card is valid for either 24, 48 or 72 hours and includes two components: · • Local transport ticket: Each WelcomeCard includes a local transportation ticket that allows you to use public transport (bus and train). Depending on the option selected it will be usable for 24, 48 or 72 hours. **************************************************************** Details about attractions: All attractions are included, regardless of which option you select. You can visit some attractions free of charge, by showing your WelcomeCard Ruhr at the entrance. Others will grant you a 50% discount from the regular entrance price. Please see this list for details. Free of charge, single admission: • Aquarius Wassermuseum, Mülheim an der Ruhr • Binarium, Dortmund • Camera Obscura, Mülheim an der Ruhr • DASA - Arbeitswelt Ausstellung, Dortmund • Denkmalpfad Zollverein, Essen • Deutsches Bergbau - Museum, Bochum • Domschatz, Essen • Gasometer, Oberhausen • Grafschafter Museum im Schloss, Moers • Haus Ruhrnatur, Mülheim an der Ruhr • Jüdisches Museum Westfalen, Dorsten • Kunstmuseum, Mülheim an der Ruhr • Kunstquartier, Hagen • Landschaftspark Duisburg Nord - Tour de Ruhr - Hüttenführung, Duisburg • Landschaftspark Duisburg Nord - Tour de Ruhr - Hinter verschlossenen Türen, Duisburg • Ludwiggalerie Schloss, Oberhausen • LVR-Industriemuseum Gesenkschmiede Hendrichs, Solingen • LVR-Industriemuseum Peter-Berens-Bau, Oberhausen • LVR-Industriemuseum St. Antony Hütte, Oberhausen • LVR-Industriemuseum Textilfabrik Cromford, Ratingen • LWL Römermuseum, Haltern am See • LWL-Freilichtmuseum, Hagen • LWL-Industriemuseum Henrichshütte, Hattingen • LWL-Industriemuseum Schiffshebewerk, Henrichenburg • LWL-Industriemuseum Zeche Zollern, Dortmund • LWL-Industriemuseum Zeche-Nachtigall, Witten • LWL-Museum für Archäologie, Herne • Maximilianpark, Hamm • Mülheim erleben - Erlebnistouren, Mülheim an der Ruhr • Museum Kloster Kamp, Kamp-Lintfort • Nationales Naturmonument Kluterthöhle, Ennepetal • Nordsternturm, Gelsenkirchen • Red Dot Design, Essen • Reeser Personenschiffahrt, Rees • Ruhr Museum, Essen • Ruhrschifffahrt Weiße Flotte, Mülheim an der Ruhr • RVR Besucherzentrum Hoheward, Herten • RVR Naturforum Bislicher Insel, Xanten • Schalke Museum, Gelsenkirchen • Schloss Horst, Gelsenkirchen • SiegfriedMuseum, Xanten • Stiftung Eisenbahn Museum, Bochum • TerraZoo, Rheinberg • Tierpark & Fossilium, Bochum • Umspannwerk, Recklinghausen • Vroom.Ruhr, Gelsenkirchen • Zeiss Planetarium, Bochum • Zentrum für Internationale Lichtkunst in der Lindenbrauerei, Unna 50% Reduction on the original ticket price: • Movie Park Germany, Bottrop • Variete et cetera, Bochum • Stadtrundfahrten, Gelsenkirchen • GOP Variete-Theater, Essen • Theater im Depot, Dortmund • Geheimdepot, Dorsten • Salzgrotte, Oberhausen • Bochumer Symphoniker, Bochum

Turn Romberg Park in Dortmund into your playing field with this smartphone game. Immerse yourself in this interactive experience as you communicate with the game through n encrypted messenger service. Solve puzzles to unlock information and collect an award at the end of the game.  Download the app on your smartphone and head to the starting point of the game. Simply press 'start' to begin your adventure through this tranquil greenspace. Walk down small paths to uncover hidden parts of the park.  Feel the thrill of answering tricky questions as you make your way to the lake or the Rombergpark Botanical Garden. Master all the tasks in the game to receive a summary of your game and a code that will allow you to unlock your digital reward.

Turn your trip to Dortmund into scavenger hunt expedition with this smartphone tour. Head to destinations like Friedensplatz and Hansaplatz to interact with sights using location-based games. Download the app on your smartphone and head to the starting point of the game near the Westentor U-Bahn station. Simply press 'start' to begin your adventure. Enjoy the fountains in Stadtgarten park, the curved roof of the Stadttheater, and the stately squares of Friedensplatz and Hansaplatz.  Find out information at each location by completing a task. Learn about topics like the old tradition of brewing in Dortmund. Once you have completed all the tasks, you will receive a summary of your game and a code to collect your award.

Embark on a private self-guided adventure and discover the city center of Dortmund. You will see the traditional pubs, breweries, beer carriages, etc where life is in full swing. After starting the tour on your smartphone, stroll through the lively streets of Dortmund with Aunt Hetti and Uncle Jupp as virtual guides. Read stories about the old days when they kissed for the first time in the cinema and see the Rote Erde café where they went for a party.  At the stops, there are entertaining tasks to solve and exciting questions to answer. You will learn interesting stories and facts about the history and culture of Dortmund. Have fun answering the questions while exploring Dortmund.

Enjoy a pocket hotspot device rental service and access the web throughout Germany. Avoid expensive data roaming charges or connecting to insecure public internet points and, most importantly, save yourself the time and hassle of looking for free Wi-Fi every time you need an internet connection. With this service, you won’t have to change your sim card during your vacation or buy a high-cost data package in advance. This is an unlimited package at truly 4G/LTE speed — it is secure and works everywhere in Germany. There are no speed limitations at any level of data usage. Watch movies, play games, make online calls, stream your playlists, share your memories, use live navigation, and more. Please note that mobile operators sources may affect speed. Order your pocket Wi-Fi device and have it shipped to your destination in Germany before you arrive. When you get there, you’ll be ready to enjoy unlimited Wi-Fi throughout your trip. In order to receive the package on time, please provide your mobile number with country code.