Dortmund

Dortmund is a city in western Germany, located in the heart of the Ruhr region. It combines industrial history, modern culture, sport, green parks and a lively urban atmosphere. The city is known especially for football, industrial heritage, museums and pleasant neighbourhoods with restaurants, cafés and cultural spaces. Dortmund is an ideal destination for a long weekend, a football trip, a city break or exploring the wider Ruhrgebiet region.

Flights from Bratislava

You can fly from Bratislava to Dortmund with direct Wizz Air flights to Dortmund Airport, with the airport code DTM. The direct air connection between Bratislava and Dortmund operates twice a week – on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The flight from Bratislava to Dortmund takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Transport from the airport

• AirportExpress – the most practical way to get from Dortmund Airport to the city centre is the direct AirportExpress bus, which runs between the airport terminal and Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, the main railway station. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes and a one-way ticket costs €10.
• AirportShuttle – you can also use the AirportShuttle to Holzwickede railway station. The journey takes approximately 6 minutes and a one-way ticket costs €3. From Holzwickede station, you can continue by train to Dortmund or other cities in the region.
• Bus line 490 – another option is city bus line 490, which connects the airport with Dortmund-Aplerbeck station. From there, you can continue by city or regional transport to other parts of Dortmund.
• Taxi / private transport – taxis and private transfers are available directly at the terminal. The journey by car to the centre of Dortmund takes approximately 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic.
• Car rental – you can rent a car directly at the airport. This is a practical option if you plan to take trips around the Ruhr region, for example to Essen, Bochum, Düsseldorf or other cities in North Rhine-Westphalia.

What not to miss in Dortmund

When visiting Dortmund, you should definitely not miss these places and experiences:

• Signal Iduna Park – the home stadium of Borussia Dortmund football club and one of the largest football stadiums in Europe.
• Deutsches Fußballmuseum – the German Football Museum, which will delight football fans as well as those interested in sports history.
• Westfalenpark – a large city park with the Florian observation tower, ideal for relaxation, walks and views of the city.
• Dortmunder U – a former industrial building transformed into a cultural centre with exhibitions, creative spaces and views of the city.
• Reinoldikirche – a historic church in the centre of Dortmund and one of the city’s important landmarks.
• Phoenix See – a modern recreational area by a lake, created on the site of a former industrial complex and now offering a promenade, restaurants and waterside relaxation.
• Zeche Zollern – a former coal mine and now an industrial museum that presents the mining history of the Ruhr region.
• Hohensyburg – a historic site on a hill above the Ruhr River, with views, castle ruins and pleasant walking opportunities.
• German gastronomy – taste currywurst, schnitzel, pretzels, local beers, German pastries and specialities from the North Rhine-Westphalia region.

Did you know?

Dortmund was once an important centre of heavy industry, mining and steel production, but today it is one of the modern cultural and technology cities of the Ruhr region. It is also one of the most football-oriented cities in Europe – Borussia Dortmund matches at Signal Iduna Park are known for their exceptional atmosphere and the famous “Yellow Wall”, one of the largest standing terraces in Europe.