Things to do in Dortmund
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Museum Am Ostwall
Once one of Dortmund's largest and most famous breweries, the defunct Union Brauerei is a protected landmark being reinvented as a 'centre for art and creativity'. Three upper floors are the new home of the Museum am Ostwall, an art-world star thanks to its far-reaching collection of all major 20th- and 21st-century genres - expressionism to art informel, fluxus to op art to concrete art. For laypeople this translates into works by Macke, Nolde, Beuys and Paik, and living artists including Jochen Gerz and Anna and Bernhard Blume. It's expected to open in May 2010.
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Zollern II/IV Coal Mine
The Zollern II/IV Coal Mine was considered a 'model mine' when operation began in 1902. It boasted state-of-the-art technology and fantastic architecture, including an art nouveau machine hall and a castle-like administration building adorned with gables and onion-domed towers. An innovative exhibit documents the harsh realities of life as a miner, with plenty of interactive and child-oriented programs. To get here, take the U47 from Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund-Huckarde Bushof, then bus 462 direction Dortmund-Marten to Industriemuseum Zollern.
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Museum Für Kunst & Kulturgeschichte
In a rambling art-deco bank building, the Museum für Kunst & Kulturgeschichte is a repository of the kind of stuff that tracks the cultural history of a city. That might be boring were it not for such standout exhibits as sparkling Roman gold treasure, a Romanesque triumphal cross, period rooms and paintings by Caspar David Friedrich, Lovis Corinth and other outstanding artists.
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Dortmund Brewery Museum
Given Dortmund's beer-brewing pedigree it would be a shame not to take this museum tour in the old Hansa Brewery, culminating with a generous beer tasting and souvenir glass. Learn about production, bottling and the brewing of Dortmund beers, which include the DAB label. True aficionados can also tour the working Dortmund Actien Brewery.
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Mahn- Und Gedenkstätte Steinwache
North of the Hauptbahnhof, just beyond the multiplex cinema, the Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Steinwache uses the original rooms and cells of a Nazi prison as a backdrop for a bone-chilling memorial exhibit about Dortmund during the Third Reich. A free English-language pamphlet is available.
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Westfalen Park
Dortmund's inner-city green lung is a haven for sunning, strolling and smelling the roses. The park features the blooming lovely German National Rosarium, lakes, walking paths and the Florianturm, a 220m-high TV tower complete with observation decks and revolving restaurant. The best view in Dortmund!
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Ristorante Bei Marija
Like an embrace from an old friend, Marija is warm and welcoming. The place looks like an overstuffed living room, the owner is a character and the Italian country fare is mouth-watering. It's way off the tourist track; catch the U42 to An der Palmweide. Reservations advised.
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Hövel's Hausbrauerei
This is a brew-pub for the 21st century - rustic yet infused with a touch of style. The menu is custom-made for hardcore meat lovers (try the suckling pig or the roast pork knuckle) washed down with the libation of choice, the tasty house-brewed Bitterbier.
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FZW
Generations of Dortmunders have partied at this legendary club that recently moved to new digs near the Dortmunder U. Catch tomorrow's headliners live in the big hall or get down to a 'Happy Feet' inducing dance mix in the club.
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Barrock
Painted cherubs frolicking on the ceiling survey the scene at this charismatic neighbourhood cafe in the Kreuzviertel. The food - baguettes to roast chicken - is a perfect counterbalance to the potent cocktails.
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Stravinski
Right by the Konzerthaus, this stylish restaurant gets rushed for pre- and post-performance nosh frenzies. The menu is creative feel-good food, from small plates of antipasti to rump steak with herbed polenta.
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Domicil
The booking policy at this legendary music club in a former cinema is top-notch, with quality jazz, world and avant-garde acts featuring both promising newcomers and bona fide greats.
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Konzerthaus Dortmund
This snazzy steel-and-glass concert hall is home base of Dortmund's Philharmonic Orchestra and is also a stopover for top-flight international guest performers.
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Rigoletto
High-energy bistro with Mediterranean classics, operatic decor and a see-and-be-seen crowd.
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