Dortmund Audio Tour: A Cultural Odyssey Through Innenstadt West

Above photo: Mathias Bigge, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Embark on the Dortmund Delights: A Cultural Odyssey Through Innenstadt West

In Dortmund’s heart, music and media pulse beneath sleek shopping avenues, hinting at secrets most never notice.

This self-guided audio tour slips behind the scenes of daily bustle, guiding you through vibrant Westenhellweg, majestic Dortmund Concert Hall, and the news-shaping halls of Lensing Media. Hear hidden stories echoing between familiar streets and facades.

Why did concert notes once spark citywide outrage? What whispered message changed a newspaper’s fate overnight? Who wandered Westenhellweg with a suitcase full of forbidden pamphlets when nobody was watching?

Move with purpose through old lanes and shining squares as each landmark reveals drama and surprise. Experience Dortmund’s silent tensions and triumphant bursts anew. The journey promises tension, thrill, and hidden corners illuminated by stories long overshadowed.

Ready to crack the city’s façade and uncover what has always been waiting in plain sight? Let your exploration begin now.

🗺️ Tour Details

• Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
• Distance: Around 2.2 km (1.4 miles)
• Audio Content: up to 1h 10min
• Meeting Point: Start at Institut für Zeitungsforschung, only a 2 minute walk from Dortmund Central Station
• Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Dortmund, Westenhellweg (Dortmund), Dortmund Concert Hall

Experience the charm of City like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

🎒 What's Included

• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing City's history to life
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

ℹ️ Important Info

• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Dortmund on your terms. It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

🎧 What is AllTours?

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:

• 📍  Institut für Zeitungsforschung (4min)
• 📍  Dortberghaus (3min)
• 📚  Dortmund City and State Library (2min)
• 🗼  RWE Tower (3min)
• 📍  IWO-Hochhaus (2min)
• 📍  Volkshochschule Dortmund (2min)
• 🏛️  Museum of Art and Cultural History Dortmund (3min)
• 📍  Domicil (4min)
• 🌳  Sparkasse Dortmund (4min)
• 📍  Lensing Media (3min)
• 📍  Westenhellweg (Dortmund) (2min)
• 📍  Dortmund (3min)
• 📍  Adler Apotheke (Dortmund) (4min)
• 🎵  Dortmund Concert Hall (4min)
• ⛪  St. Reinold's Church, Dortmund (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

🏛️ Additional City Topics

Learn even more about City with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    History (5min)
• 🏛️    Toponym (3min)
• 🏛️    Incorporations (2min)
• 🌍    Layer (3min)
• 🌍    Waters (2min)
• 🌍    Expansion (2min)
• 🌟    Statistical overview (2min)
• 🌟    Population structure (3min)
• 🌟    Income and benefit structure (3min)
• 🎭    Overview (3min)
• 🎭    Political history (3min)
• 🎭    Council and Lord Mayor (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: Tbachner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Hans Jürgen Landes, Fotograf, Ralf Schulte-Ladbeck, Architekt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Lucas Kaufmann, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 DE. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Mathias Bigge, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  •  🇫🇷 French  •  🇪🇸 Spanish  •  🇩🇪 German  •  🇮🇹 Italian  •  🇵🇹 Portuguese  •  🇷🇺 Russian  •  🇯🇵 Japanese  •  🇨🇳 Chinese  •  🇳🇱 Dutch  •  🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  •  🇸🇦 Arabic  •  🇰🇷 Korean  •  🇸🇪 Swedish  •  🇩🇰 Danish  •  🇫🇮 Finnish  •  🇵🇱 Polish  •  🇨🇿 Czech  •  🇭🇺 Hungarian  •  🇬🇷 Greek  •  🇹🇷 Turkish  •  🇮🇳 Hindi  •  🇦🇱 Albanian  •  🇪🇹 Amharic  •  🇦🇲 Armenian  •  🇧🇩 Bengali  •  🇧🇦 Bosnian  •  🇧🇬 Bulgarian  •  🇲🇲 Burmese  •  🇪🇸 Catalan  •  🇭🇷 Croatian  •  🇪🇪 Estonian  •  🇬🇪 Georgian  •  🇮🇳 Gujarati  •  🇮🇸 Icelandic  •  🇮🇩 Indonesian  •  🇮🇳 Kannada  •  🇰🇿 Kazakh  •  🇱🇻 Latvian  •  🇱🇹 Lithuanian  •  🇲🇰 Macedonian  •  🇲🇾 Malay  •  🇮🇳 Malayalam  •  🇮🇳 Marathi  •  🇲🇳 Mongolian  •  🇳🇴 Norwegian  •  🇮🇷 Persian  •  🇮🇳 Punjabi  •  🇷🇴 Romanian  •  🇷🇸 Serbian  •  🇸🇰 Slovak  •  🇸🇮 Slovenian  •  🇸🇴 Somali  •  🇰🇪 Swahili  •  🇵🇭 Tagalog  •  🇮🇳 Tamil  •  🇮🇳 Telugu  •  🇹🇭 Thai  •  🇺🇦 Ukrainian  •  🇵🇰 Urdu  •  🇻🇳 Vietnamese

🎉 Congratulations on reading this far! You've earned yourself a little treat. Use code ILOVEAUDIOTOURS at checkout for 10% off your tour. Because who doesn't love a good discount for being thorough? 😉