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Dortmund city
Dortmund, a city of vibrant contrasts and rich history, is a hidden gem in the heart of Germany. Known as the "green metropolis" of the Ruhr region, Dortmund beautifully blends its industrial heritage with lush parks and modern architecture. Once renowned for its steel and coal industries, Dortmund has undergone an impressive transformation. The city has shifted from heavy industry to cutting-edge technology and digital innovation. But Dortmund is more than just its landscapes and innovation—it's a city full of energy and passion. Home to Borussia Dortmund, one of Europe's most celebrated football clubs, the city pulses with excitement on match days. From sipping craft beer at the traditional breweries to exploring historic landmarks like St. Reinold's Church, every corner tells a story.
How to get there
Flying to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Dortmund has its own airport, which is located about 20 minutes from the city center. It is a local and efficient airport with direct flights from many Eastern European cities such as Istanbul, Budapest, Vilnius, and Warsaw. An airport express bus takes travelers directly to the city center of Dortmund.
More information can be found on Dortmund Airport
Flying to Duesseldorf (DUS)
Duesseldorf Airport offers world-wide air connections. It is located about 60 km away from Dortmund and is connected to the Dortmund main station by regional trains RE1 or RE11, as well as the S1 train of the S-Bahn line. Duesseldorf Airport is a 1-hour drive from Dortmund.
More information can be found on Duesseldorf Airport.
Flying to Cologne Bonn (CGN)
The Cologne Bonn Airport, along with Duesseldorf Airport, is also a good option for travelling to Dortmund. The distance of 100 km to Dortmund main station can be covered by train in less than 2 hours.
More information can be found on Cologne Bonn Airport.
Travelling by land
International travel options to Dortmund also include international train services. Direct connections are from Vienna (11-hours), Paris (5-hours) and Bern (5-hours). Trains run frequently from Berlin, Hamburg and Munich to Dortmund, which are big hubs for European train connections.
The campus of the TU Dortmund University is also located in the dense network of highways of the Ruhrgebiet. The best interstate exit to take from the A45 is Dortmund-Eichlinghofen (closer to Campus Sued) and from the B1/A40 is Dortmund-Dorstfeld (closer to Campus Nord). The campus offers many free parking lots where cars can be left during the conference.
Travelling inside Dortmund and to the conference venue
Travelling by train
From Dortmund main station, the TU Dortmund University and the conference venue are reachable by taking the S1 train from the S-Bahn line. Inside Dortmund City there is an extensive network of local trains, trams and buses.
Check your train connections at Deutschen Bahn.
The H-Bahn (Suspended Monorail System)
The suspended monorail system or so-called H-Bahn is one of the hallmarks of TU Dortmund University. The station Dortmund Universitaet S is directly located at the S-Bahn line station, which connects the university with the city of Dortmund and the rest of the Ruhr area. Also from this station, there are connections to the Campus Sued every five minutes.
