www.dortmund.inyourpocket.com
Euro
Wizz Air: 0900 120 4021 / 5021
SNAPSHOT
As Europe’s Capital of Culture, Dortmund and its neighbouring towns are brimming with special events. www.ruhr2010en.dortmund.de
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The airport shuttle bus takes 20 minutes and costs €6.
FRIENDS
Depot
39 Immermann Straße, +49 231 8822 967, www.depotdortmund.de An imposing neoclassic tram shed dating back to 1915 has been transformed into an exciting cultural centre, with a cool restaurant and bar.
Halbzeit am Westentor
23 Hoher Wall, www.westentor23.com A small pub for football-lovers and students, where you’re allowed to smoke, binge drink Guinness and swear at the screen.
INSIDER TIP
The longest party in the world is on 18 July, when the A40/B1 highway west of Dortmund is closed for all motorised traffic. A 60km stretch of road will be lined with 20,000 tables to create the world’s longest banqueting table. www.still-leben-ruhrschnellweg.de
Words Jeroen van Marle |
