any tips on Dortmund?

crocit · Post by **crocit** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 1:31 pm

i mean wheres best to stay, is there like a square where u can drink? like Milan/Cologne did, any idea where gooners will meet for a drink? want to book my hotel nar it all!

Chips and Chocolate · Post by **Chips and Chocolate** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 1:34 pm

I've booked a hostel right next to the main railway station but ain' got a clue where to go so all tips welcome!!!

crocit · Post by **crocit** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 1:40 pm

thats what another mate said, the map looks like Dortmunds city centre is inside the ring on the map!

Post by **HashKads** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 1:43 pm

crocit wrote:thats what another mate said, the map looks like Dortmunds city centre is inside the ring on the map!

I agree, his name is Dave.

Percy Dalton · Post by **Percy Dalton** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:55 pm

Drink 15 pints of their local brew then run round the town square with your arms spread out humming the Dambusters tune!

Pirestzel · Post by **Pirestzel** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:28 pm

There is an Etap hotel about 15mins outside Dortmund. Ive stayed there twice good for something basic. Cheap prices but you can only book for the 1 night stay.

http://www.etaphotel.com/gb/booking/hotels-list.shtml

worthing gooner · Post by **worthing gooner** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:37 pm

What are the train links from Dusseldorf to Dortmund? Time etc....Price..
Any info would be helpful.

OneBardGooner · Post by **OneBardGooner** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 5:09 pm

I understand they speak German there! ...so take a translator book thingy with you....

crocit · Post by **crocit** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 5:30 pm

Pirestzel wrote:There is an Etap hotel about 15mins outside Dortmund. Ive stayed there twice good for something basic. Cheap prices but you can only book for the 1 night stay.

http://www.etaphotel.com/gb/booking/hotels-list.shtml

how much would a taxi cost approx to the city centre/train station?

_James_ · Post by **_James_** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 5:32 pm

From the Bahn website, trains from DÃ¼sseldorf Hbf to Dortmund Hbf seem very regular and take between 48 and 58 minutes. Most are direct without changing. There are trains from the airport to DÃ¼sseldorf Hbf.

Doesn't look very complicated, just hope I can get a ticket for the match.

worthing gooner · Post by **worthing gooner** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:00 pm

_James_ wrote:From the Bahn website, trains from DÃ¼sseldorf Hbf to Dortmund Hbf seem very regular and take between 48 and 58 minutes. Most are direct without changing. There are trains from the airport to DÃ¼sseldorf Hbf.

Doesn't look very complicated, just hope I can get a ticket for the match.

Cheers fella.
Also great idea about that book/language thing. Sounds like that could be the future to me!!

Rugby Gooner · Post by **Rugby Gooner** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:04 pm

Get Mario Goetze pissed and tell him to sign for Arsenal!!!

worthing gooner · Post by **worthing gooner** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:10 pm

Rugby Gooner wrote:Get Mario Goetze pissed and tell him to sign for Arsenal!!!

Now thats the way forward..

crocit · Post by **crocit** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 7:51 am

just booked an ibis hotel in Bochum, 10 mins train ride away, and its right next to Bochum hbf, 59 euros for a twin room!

Chips and Chocolate · Post by **Chips and Chocolate** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 8:29 am

It's unbelievable the number of huge cities there are in the Ruhr area!!!