City Games in Dortmund
City Games are available in Dortmund, offering an interactive way to experience the city through gameplay. Using your smartphone, you’ll solve puzzles and complete challenges while navigating the streets at your own pace. This self-guided activity combines discovery with problem-solving in a flexible and engaging format designed for urban exploration.
- Start, pause & continue whenever you want
- Play independently
- 1-4 or 2-5 people per smartphone, depending on your game
- 1.5-2 hours of play time
- 3-4 km walking distance
- Internet connection required
Choose your City Game and start playing today!
Exploring Dortmund
Exploring Dortmund offers a mix of industrial heritage and evolving cultural landscapes. The city’s past as a coal and steel powerhouse is still visible in sites like the Zollern Colliery, where red-brick facades and towering steel structures quietly anchor the surroundings. As you move through the city, the contrast between historic landmarks and newer, green urban spaces like Westfalenpark reflects Dortmund’s shift from heavy industry to a more open, community-centered environment.
The city’s layout draws you toward the heart of the Innenstadt, where wide shopping streets intertwine with remnants of medieval architecture, including the Reinoldikirche. To the west, the U-Tower stands as a modern symbol of Dortmund’s commitment to art and innovation, its rooftop installations visible from various vantage points around the city. These layers of history and ambition create a distinctive rhythm as you navigate its streets.
