Explore this warm, down-to-earth, straightforward city in North Rhine-Westphalia
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Introduction:
Are you planning a trip to Dortmund in North Rhine-Westphalia? Steel, coal, and beer - that's what people associated with Dortmund for a long time. But that was once! The city in the Ruhr region is often underestimated, but there is plenty to discover here. The city in North Rhine-Westphalia has undergone a major transformation and today Dortmund is not only a large university city and an important technology hub, but also has a diverse cultural scene. The city is part of North Rhine-Westphalia. Since North Rhine-Westphalia is so densely populated, many major cities are in the immediate vicinity of Dortmund. Essen is only about 30 minutes away by car. Duisburg and Düsseldorf are just under an hour away.
On a day trip or just passing through, Dortmund can be one of the most exciting destinations in Germany. The map of the city of Dortmund is full of places that attract tourists. If you’re ready to explore Dortmund, you can start your tour right in the "heart of the city" - in the center there are the most memorable places, many stores, and a marketplace. From here you can easily reach any point of the city and its surroundings. Dortmund is rich in places of worship, which can tell a lot about the history of old Europe. You will experience the border between modern lifestyle and tradition-rich history up close in Dortmund. In winter, Christmas markets are a traditional and popular ritual in Germany in the run-up to Christmas. Christmas decorations and unusual toys particularly delight the younger visitors. Dortmund Christmas market is a huge success: Around 2.5 million visitors are welcomed by the Dortmund Christmas market every year.
While coal and steel once dominated the city's image, a thriving cultural region has emerged over the past decades. This includes industrial monuments, green parks, re-cultivated slag heaps, and great museums. Art and natural monuments can be found here effortlessly. If you are interested in culture, be sure to visit ExtraSchicht - the night of industrial culture. It's a really cool event throughout the Ruhr area that offers such a variety of shows, live music, guided tours, hands-on activities, and art that you'll have a hard time deciding!
Last but not least, anyone traveling to Dortmund will quickly notice that everything here revolves around soccer, especially the famous BVB. But Dortmund is also an exciting world beyond soccer culture. In Dortmund, you can explore the city’s mining past, for example, at the LWL Industrial Museum. Or discover dark Dortmund on a sightseeing tour with the night watchman, swing on the playground with a view of the colliery, visit the petting zoo in the wildlife park. There is so much to see and do with kids in Dortmund!
After an amazing sightseeing tour, would you like to enjoy finding meaningful souvenirs from your adventures abroad to help spark a wonderful memory of your trip every time you look at them after returning home? These kitchen-themed souvenirs can be the best choice for upscale table culture and elegant kitchen utensils. We know that a lively kitchen can help people relax and double their happiness when cooking. More and more families today pursue a high quality of life and pay more attention to creating the kitchen. In fact, what we need to know is that the right kitchenware and utensils are essential hardware in shaping a good kitchen. Just be inspired by our selection of the best places to find high-quality professional kitchen knives and other kitchen accessories in Dortmund! Be sure to read through our list of the top Küchenmesser-Geschäfte when you visit Dortmund.
Introduction:
Small local shop that has it all. Absolutely top advice and a huge selection of knives and accessories. Die Klinge offers you a wide range of kitchen knives, folding knives, custom-made knives, fixed knives, manicure/pedicure tools, scissors, razors/shaving supplies, and kitchen accessories. Wonderfully friendly and calm advice; here you take time for questions and get suggestions for the care and treatment of all kinds of blades, etc.
Store information:
(1) Address: Kreuzstraße 44, 44139 Dortmund, Germany
(2) Opening hours:
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
(3)Die Klinge Details
(4)Phone: +49211915010
Customer Review:
One reviewer says: "If you have any needs regarding razors/shaving, knives, or similar, Die Klinge is the place to be. I have been a long-term customer and bought a lot more during my university years. Excellent service and friendly advice—nothing more you could ask from a great neighborhood store."
One reviewer says: "Small, fine specialist shop with a manageable yet diverse selection of knives. I also want to thank Schwiedergoll, who stored a knife for me for two months, as I hadn’t been able to afford it until then."
One reviewer says: "With the blade, you get the best advice – not only about the knives and tools themselves, but also about their purpose and care. The prices are always fair and the shopping experience is always relaxed and inspiring. Clear recommendation for everyone looking for the right tool for hobby and work. The owner is really knowledgeable about everything he offers. Always happy!"
Henriette Hültenschmidt opened "Henriette's Küchenladen" in the heart of downtown Dortmund in March 1980. Here is the story of this store. "At that time, the owner discovered the young natural food scene through her love of baking bread. The idea was born to open her own specialty store, offering organic natural food products and selected kitchen accessories. Even though they now specialize exclusively in kitchen items and cooking and baking supplies, the personal approach and service as well as the sustainable quality of the products and their selected design were and remain especially important to the owner."
Store information:
(1) Address: Markt 4, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
(2) Opening hours:
Monday 11 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday 11 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday 11 AM - 6 PM
Thursday 11 AM - 6 PM
Friday 11 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
Closed on Sunday
(3)Henriettes Küchenladen Details
(4)Phone: +4971122249320
Customer Review:
One reviewer says: "Great service with great, sometimes unusual products. Super nice contact via WhatsApp during Corona times. Before, I preferred to order locally on Amazon, definitely the better choice."
One reviewer says: "Great selection, everything somewhat mixed and quaint, but quite expensive. Nice staff and it's just fun to visit this shop. But be careful with the prices, elsewhere you sometimes pay significantly less. There are very exclusive items here that you won't find everywhere."
One reviewer says: "Super insider shop. I have already found something suitable for many friends' birthdays. Sometimes, however, alternatives from cheaper shops do the same. The advice there is definitely top-notch."
Karstadt Warenhaus GmbH, headquartered in Essen, is a German department store chain. Since November 2018, the two companies GALERIA Kaufhof GmbH and Karstadt Warenhaus GmbH have worked closely together. From March 2019, Karstadt and Kaufhof operated under the joint name GALERIA Karstadt Kaufhof. Zwilling J. A. Henckels AG is a German knife manufacturer based in Solingen, Germany. It is one of the largest and oldest manufacturers of kitchen knives for domestic and professional use, having been founded in June 1731 by Peter Henckels. The brand's namesake was Johann Abraham Henckels (1771–1850), who renamed the brand after himself under his leadership. J.A. Henckels is one of the leading manufacturers of chef's knives.
Store information:
(1) Address: Westenhellweg 30-36, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
(2) Opening hours:
Monday 9:30 AM - 8 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 8 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM - 8 PM
Friday 9:30 AM - 8 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM - 8 PM
Closed on Sunday
(3)GALERIA Dortmund ZWILLING Details(4)Phone: +4923154390
Customer Review:
One reviewer says: "The address where all your needs are met... high quality and reasonable prices. The staff is very attentive to customers."
One reviewer says: "Huge shop, huge variety of products. There are many floors, each one focused on specific products. You may need at least 3 to 4 hours to cover the entire area."
One reviewer says: "I've always found what I was looking for there, the staff is super helpful and most speak English if you need it (and even when they don't, they'll do their best to help you)."
Introduction:
WMF was originally called Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer and started as a metal repair workshop. Through mergers and acquisitions, by 1900 they became the world’s largest producer and exporter of household metalware, mainly in the Jugendstil or Art Nouveau style, designed in the WMF Art Studio under Albert Mayer, sculptor and designer, who was director from 1884 to 1914. The group holds six brands (WMF, Silit, Kaiser, Schaerer, Hepp, and Curtis), is represented in over 40 locations worldwide, and has almost 200 company-owned branches in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The WMF Group produces household and hotel goods, including cookware, kitchen appliances, cutlery, drinking glasses, and professional coffee machines.
Store information:
(1) Address: Potgasse 4, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
(2) Opening hours:
Monday 10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Closed on Sunday
(3)WMF Dortmund Details
(4)Phone: +49231571851
Customer Review:
One reviewer says: "Good and fast advice. I bought a knife and was allowed to try and test it extensively."
One reviewer says: "Shop for small and medium household items, very well organized, but above all, its products are of the highest quality, and the prices are justified by the premium materials used. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff."
One reviewer says: "Staff super friendly. Great advice. Always a pleasure."
Introduction:
The Hollandsche Eenheidsprijzen Maatschappij Amsterdam, or H.E.M.A., opened its first department store in Amsterdam on November 4, 1926. Founders Leo Meyer and Arthur Isaac wanted to open a department store for "ordinary" people. Before this, department stores were mainly aimed at wealthy customers, and most staff spoke French. HEMA, as it later became known, was the first department store of its kind in the Netherlands. Products were priced at 10, 25, or 50 cents. From day one, HEMA’s essence was defined as optimistic, unique, clear, reliable, accessible, and typically Dutch.
Store information:
(1) Address: Westenhellweg 52-54, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
(2) Opening hours:
Monday
Tuesday 10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM
Thursday 10 AM–8 PM
Friday 10 AM–8 PM
Saturday 10 AM–8 PM
Closed on Sunday
(3)HEMA Details
(4)Phone: +4923158939174
Customer Review:
One reviewer says: "Dutch Krims Krams store. You can find everything here. The staff was friendly—when I asked where I could find a certain product, the employee practically took me there because the product was on a different floor. One small issue here: the organization of products on the ground and first floors could be better."
One reviewer says: "An excellent three-level store with a huge assortment of goods for home, decor, and for women (body and decorative cosmetics, hair care, etc.) on the lower level. On the second level, everything for various holidays and anniversaries. At the top are children's products: accessories, clothes, and more. Prices are quite affordable. I recommend visiting."
One reviewer says: "A great shop for decorations, gifts, kitchen utensils, and much more. Friendly staff."
