Dortmund offers a variety of restaurants, bars and clubs.
Dortmund has adapted since the collapse of its century long steel, coal and beer industries. The near-complete destruction of Dortmund's city centre during World War II (98%) has resulted in a varied architectural landscape. The Rock Other radio broadcasters include Radio NRW and eldoradio*. A few historic buildings as the main churches On 3 November 2013, more than 20,000 people were evacuated after a Dortmund is an independent city located in the east of the Dortmund comprises 62 neighbourhoods which in turn are grouped into twelve boroughs (called The centre can be subdivided into historically evolved city districts whose borders are not always strictly defined, such as The orchestra was founded in 1887 and is now called The Domicil Jazz Club is one of the „100 best jazz venues world wide“ according to the American Jazz magazin The Dortmund U-Tower, which was once a brewery, is now European centre for creative economy and the Dortmund leading cabaret-stage is the Cabaret Queue, which is located next to Lake phoenix. The region has shifted to high technology, Tourism in Dortmund is a fast-growing economic factor every year: new overnight records can be announced, new hotels open and new visitor magnets are added.The majority of tourists are domestic visitors, coming from Germany. Dortmund's city centre offers a picture full of contrasts.
In the years leading up to 1344, the English King even borrowed money from well-heeled Dortmund merchant families Berswordt and Klepping, offering the regal crown as security.
A local innkeeper saw the potential of serving quick drinks to people waiting, and a Dortmund tradition began.The city is home of many sports clubs, iconic athletes and annually organises several world-renowned sporting events, such as the Borussia Dortmund has a women's handball team playing in the first The city's basketball club is SVD 49 Dortmund basketball team plays in its respective second national divisions. After the Furthermore, Dortmund is one of the main centres of the Electronic dance music and techno subculture. In summer the people like to eat a Dortmunder Salzkuchen (Bread buns with caraway fruits, salt, meat and onions). With the Every year, the Juicy Beats music festival turns the Westfalenpark into a huge festival ground for pop, rap, electro, indie, alternative, reggae and urban beats - most recently with over 50,000 visitors. The Connections to more distant parts of Germany are maintained by Autobahn routes Cycling in Dortmund is supported by urban planners - an extensive network of cycle paths exists which had its beginnings in the 1980s. During the 19th century the area around Dortmund called Contrary to earlier projections, population figures have been on the rise in recent years due to net migration gains. Even today many artists choose Kreuzviertel as their residence: The northern downtown part of Dortmund called Nordstadt, situated in a territory of 14.42 km² is shaped by a colorful variety of cultures. In 1388, the "Großen Dortmunder Fehde" (great feud of Dortmund) took place, where the city of Dortmund battled against the alliance of surrounding towns. Dortmund has seen a moderate influx of younger people (18 to 25 years of age) mainly because of its universities.The Jewish community has a history dating back to Medieval times and has always ranked among the largest in In June 2019 Dortmund is hosting the 37th Evangelischer Kirchentag - The last municipal election was held on 25 May 2014. Dortmund, commonly known as The first time Dortmund was mentioned in official documents was around 882 as After 1320, the city appeared in writing as "Dorpmunde". The market is famous for its handmade ornaments and delicacies.
International travellers arrive from the Three more shopping malls occupy the Thier-Galerie; In close proximity to the Dortmund concert hall lies the Companies with big logistic hubs for Germany and Europe in Dortmund include: Historic buildings like Thus, the city today is characterized by simple and modest post-war buildings, with a few interspersed pre-war buildings which were reconstructed due to their historical importance. Dortmund also serves as a major European and German crossroads for the Autobahnsystem. Dortmund is home to Germany's twelve biggest exhibition centre, As a profoundly international city, Dortmund hosts diplomatic missions (Two important daily newspapers are published in and around Dortmund. Dortmund was admitted to the German "Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle-Friendly Cities and Municipalities in NRW" (AGFS) on August 8, 2007. The idea of a Stößchen came about in the 19th century when people would have to wait at the level crossing to cross the Nordstadt Railway Line that divided the city centre from the Nordstadt district. Dortmund has 160 schools and 17 business, technical colleges teach more than 85,000 pupils. After completing primary school, students continue to the Hauptschule, Realschule, Gesamtschule or Gymnasium (college preparatory school).