Saturday, June 21, 2014

Dortmund [ Germany ]


Dortmund [ Germany ]

D.Code: +49 (0231)
Currency : Euro


TRANSPORTATION

- You can rent a car from the rent-a-car offices at the airport or through.
- Taxis can take you from the airport to the city centre around 22 Euro in 22 minutes.
- Shuttle buses operating non-stop between the central station and the airport are another practical alternative. The trip takes 25 minutes and the fare is around 6 Euro.
- It is easy to travel by rail to cities in Germany, and to other European cities.


WHERE TO EAT ?

- Alex

Good cooking and cosiness help visitors wind down and remove the stresses of the day. Different menus are made for breakfast, lunch and dinner, paired with an inclusive beer menu.
Ostenhellweg 18-21
www.alexgastro.de

- Mongo's

The Mongolian barbecue chain Mongo's has a branch in Dortmnund, too. You devise your own experimental menu from their specially picked fresh vegetables, meat, fish and seafood.
Lindemann Str. 78
www.mongos.de

- Hoevels

This traditional beerhouse in Dortmund is a heart warming place for a drink on an ordinary Wednesday or for special celebration. Their home brew beer tastes pretty good. Sunday's brunch menu is fantastic.
Hoher Wall 5-7
www.hoevels-hausbrauerei.de


WHERE TO STAY ?

- City Hotel Dortmund

City Hotel is 5 minutes to the train station on foot. It is likewise easily reached from the airport since the highway shortens the distance. The hotel serves on Silberstrasse with 50 luxury rooms, 3 conference halls and a smart bistro. Their desserts are specially recommended.
Silberstrasse 37-43
www.cityhotel-dortmund.de

- Hotel Koenigshof

With 3-star facilities, Königshof is just a city hotel at the trip of shopping streets, restaurants, bars, theathers, cinemas and museums. The train station is 200 m away and the ride to Dortmund Airport takes 20 minutes.
Königswall 4-6
www.hotel-koenigshof.biz


WHAT TO DO ?

The 208 metre high Florian Tower is a Dortmund landmark, and affords a panoramic 360 degree view of the city for 1.70 Euro. The Museum of Art and Cultural History, Dortmund Concert Hall, and Dortmund Zoo are also wonderful places to pass your time. From Dortmund, you can buy a ticket and take a comfortable ride to any city you desire in Germany or Europe. Essen for istance, is and old isdustrial region listed by UNESCO, and is just 20 minutes away by train. Bear in mind also that Dortmund shares with Istanbul the title of 2010 European Capital of Culture.