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Guide to Dortmund, Germany
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Dortmund A city of beautiful architecture in the east of Germany, Dortmund is a historic centre that just revels in its lovable charm. Its population is millions less than the busiest metropolis in the country, and its openness and easygoing attitude are both refreshing and delightful. Most locals keep to themselves, while tourist ruffle maps upon the sidewalk searching for answers in the names and lines, and only if questioned for direction do natives of Dortmund tend to open up and offer guidance. Roam the citys parks (there are many) to get in touch with nature a bit, then shimmy over to one of its museums which, despite their lack of world-class collections, are perfect attractions for those wishing to soak up a bit of culture on a gray day or simply to satisfy ones curiosity. The prevalence of churches in Dortmund is widely known in Germany, and though towering gothic cathedrals are not on the to-see list, quantity does not take away from the quality that resides inside the citys streets. Come to Dortmund and see why its one of the best of the bunch in eastern-Germany. Book your flight today!
When to go:
Dortmund is very similar in terms of climate patterns to the rest of the country. Summers are wonderfully calm and warm, if a bit damp; spring and autumn are alike, apart from the seemingly-prescribed rainfall that comes every year between the months of March and May. Temperatures also seem to stick to the higher side from the middle to the end of the year as opposed to the first half. Events arent very numerous in Dortmund, so you wont be missing out on much if you pick one season over another. Keep in mind that prices tend to rise as the mercury does; off-season (autumn, winter, spring) is best for the frugal.
Getting there and around:
Dortmund is no Berlin when it comes to frequent fliers, but its not at all surprising to see international arrivals competing with those of the domestic sector at Dortmund Airport. The terminal is complete with everything you need, with the national staples of restaurants and bars. Transportation is rather self-explanatory: choose from a bus, taxi, or rental car to get you in and out of town, and with the city centre not been too distant, you dont have to feel bad about public transit. We stated it before, and well reiterate it: Dortmund is home to roughly half-a-million residents. Therefore, roads have a minimum of congestion (hey, for a city - well take it!). Renting a vehicle gives you many options that relying on buses and taxis does not. If you feel like breaking from tradition and scouting the wilderness outside the city limits, youll have to get your own wheels. If youre holding to your itinerary and solely keeping to Dortmunds streets, youll save a lot of money by following the bus schedule.
Attractions:
Normally in a city of such wondrous buildings and aged alleys youd keep to the concrete jungle, but http://www.flightcomparison.co.uk/flightcomparison/externalsite.aspx?go=www1.dortmund.de/themen/freizeit/subthemen/zoo/>Dortmund Zoo fits well with its surroundings and is a great place to see some exotics and maybe even shake hands with a chimpanzee! Shows are held here, but for the most part the displays are the bread and butter of the Zoo. Though it is only a recreation of the original city wall, the Adlerturm still attracts travelers wanting to get face-time with the brick and mortar. Natives of Dortmund tend to look disapprovingly at the rebuilt portions, but over the years opposition has grown less visible and people come all the same.
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