Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Dortmund

Dortmund is a city in Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 588,462 people. Within 50 km by road there are 300+ places to visit — 96 churches, 69 forts & heritage, 45 wildlife, forests & gardens and 34 parks. The must-see places are Sankt Reinoldi-Kirche (1 km), Propsteikirche St. Johannes Baptist (1 km) and Stadtgarten (1 km).

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Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia
Dortmund, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dortmund at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 588,462
Coordinates
51.5149° N, 7.4660° E
Places within 50 km
300+ (300 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Dortmund

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dortmund: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Dortmund

  • Westfalenpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Tremoniapark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Fredenbaumpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Eventkirche Dortmund · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~4 km · Must-see
  • St. Martin · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Urbanus · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~5 km · Must-see
  • St. Clara · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Hallerey · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Zoo Dortmund · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~6 km · Must-see
  • St. Clemens · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Neuer Kaiserberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Süggel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see

Things to see near Dortmund, by type

Churches near Dortmund

96 churches within 100 km of Dortmund. The closest is Sankt Reinoldi-Kirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dortmund

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dortmund. The closest is Mahn- Und Gedenkstätte Steinwache (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dortmund

45 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dortmund. The closest is Hallerey (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Hallerey · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Süggel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Mastbruch - Rahmer Wald · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Dorneywald · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Alte Körne · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Herrentheyer Wald · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~9 km · Must-see

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Parks near Dortmund

34 parks within 100 km of Dortmund. The closest is Stadtgarten (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Stadtgarten · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Stadewäldchen · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Westpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Hoeschpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Westfalenpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Tremoniapark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~3 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dortmund

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dortmund. The closest is Florianturm (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Florianturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Neuer Kaiserberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Klusenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Syberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Harkortberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Kaisberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see

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Museums near Dortmund

18 museums within 100 km of Dortmund. The closest is Altes Schiffshebewerk (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dortmund

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dortmund
  2. 1 km Sankt Reinoldi-Kirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  3. 1 km Stadtgarten · park, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  4. 1 km Propsteikirche St. Johannes Baptist · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  5. 1 km Pauluskirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  6. 1 km Mahn- Und Gedenkstätte Steinwache · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  7. 1 km Back to Dortmund

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From travellers near Dortmund

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How to reach Dortmund

    All places near Dortmund by distance

    Within 15 km of Dortmund

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dortmund by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9696Sankt Reinoldi-Kirche (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6969Mahn- Und Gedenkstätte Steinwache (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4545Hallerey (5 km)
    Parks3434Stadtgarten (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2828Florianturm (3 km)
    Museums1818Altes Schiffshebewerk (19 km)
    Caves44Dechenhöhle (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lake of Kemnade (21 km)
    Other attractions33Danzturm (28 km)

    Dortmund: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dortmund?

    Sankt Reinoldi-Kirche (church, about 1 km), Propsteikirche St. Johannes Baptist (church, about 1 km), Stadtgarten (park, about 1 km), Mahn- Und Gedenkstätte Steinwache (heritage site, about 1 km), Pauluskirche (church, about 1 km), Löwendenkmal (heritage site, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dortmund?

    300+ places on Spotwander: 96 churches, 69 forts & heritage, 45 wildlife, forests & gardens, 34 parks, 28 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Dortmund?

    Sankt Reinoldi-Kirche, about 1 km by road; Propsteikirche St. Johannes Baptist (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dortmund?

    Mahn- Und Gedenkstätte Steinwache, about 1 km by road; Löwendenkmal (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dortmund?

    Hallerey, about 5 km by road; Süggel (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dortmund?

    Start in Dortmund, visit Sankt Reinoldi-Kirche, then Stadtgarten, then Propsteikirche St. Johannes Baptist, then Pauluskirche, then Mahn- Und Gedenkstätte Steinwache, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dortmund?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Dortmund

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dortmund’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dortmund on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.