Phoenix-West

Dortmund

Rombergpark Botanical Garden
Rombergpark Botanical Garden
Phoenix-West
Rombergpark Botanical Garden
Phoenix-West

This once booming Dortmund neighbourhood suffered as industry declined, only to rise again with fascinating historical attractions and trendy residential areas.

Phoenix-West is rising, like the mythical bird of its name, from the ashes of a once prosperous metalworking industry. A disused furnace, which speaks of the region’s previous dominance as a pig iron producer, now stands transformed into a thrilling attraction for brave sightseers. Experience a neighborhood undergoing regeneration, with modern craft breweries, edgy arts venues and tranquil parks to explore.

Imagine Phoenix-West as it once was, thriving in the late 19th century, when pig iron manufacturing began to boom. At one point, over 1,000 workers were employed across the furnaces here and technology progressed. In the late 20th century, however, production declined and stopped altogether in 1998, before it began a new lease of life in the 21st century.

Witness the last bastion of that era at the Phoenix Skywalk, which leads you around the remains of the Phoenix West Blast Furnace. The plant was built in 1852 and ran for over 100 years, producing pig iron in vast quantities. Embark on the Skywalk to clamber up the sides of this impressive industrial monument. The path leads you through the mill and up to a height of 210 feet (64 meters) to views of the burgeoning neighborhood and the surrounding parkland.

Wander around the neighborhood to see other remnants of its industrial past. The Old Fabric Hall and the Hoesch Gasometer both stand as monuments to this era of Dortmund’s history. Attend an event at the Phoenixhalle, a renovated industrial building converted into a trendy concert space.

Head north of the neighborhood to stroll through Westfalenpark on the edge of the district. The tranquil area features lakes, walking trails and attractions such as the German Cookbook Museum and the Children’s Museum.

Phoenix-West sits on the northwestern edges of the large Hörde region of Dortmund, to the south of the city center. Drive on major roads out of the city or take the subway to the stop directly outside the neighborhood. Ongoing regeneration in the area makes it one of the most exciting regions of greater Dortmund.


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Top hotels in Phoenix-West

Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
4 out of 5
Hoher Wall 38, Dortmund, NW
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (259 reviews)
"The bed was larger than I expected, which made a huge difference in comfort. I had plenty of space to stretch out and sleep soundly."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
acora Bochum Living the City
acora Bochum Living the City
Nordring 44, Bochum, NW
The price is S$93 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
S$93
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bochum. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (683 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 18 Mar, 2025

acora Bochum Living the City
Hotel Unique Majestic
Hotel Unique Majestic
Lange Str. 3, Dortmund, NRW
The price is S$59 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
S$59
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Westfalenhallen and Signal Iduna Park are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (158 reviews)
Great room, clean. A little warm
"This hotel is great! Facilities are great, clean. Large rooms for a low cost. TV was a hassle to set up due to the WiFi needing to be confirmed on the TV's internet app before any of the smart apps like YouTube would work. The room was also quite hot due to no ac. I was on the 3rd floor so assume ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Hotel Unique Majestic
Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund
Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund
Lindemannstr. 88, Dortmund, NW
The price is S$138 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
S$138
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Westfalenhallen and Signal Iduna ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (411 reviews)
"Good hotel Staff not very friendly"

Reviewed on 5 Oct, 2024

Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund
PLAZA INN stays design Dortmund
PLAZA INN stays design Dortmund
Paderborner Str. 79, Dortmund, NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$87 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$87
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (573 reviews)
"All staff members were pleasant and friendly they could do enough for me had such a pleasant time will definitely book again"

Reviewed on 6 May, 2025

PLAZA INN stays design Dortmund
Mercure Hotel Hagen
Mercure Hotel Hagen
4 out of 5
Wasserloses Tal 4, Hagen, NW
The price is S$108 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
S$108
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hagen. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Elbershallen and Osthaus Museum Hagen ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (614 reviews)
"All great"

Reviewed on 20 May, 2025

Mercure Hotel Hagen
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Other neighbourhoods around Phoenix-West

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Hörde

If you're spending time in Hörde, check out sights like Phoenix Lake or Spielbank Hohensyburg and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hoerde U-Bahn or Willem-van-Vloten-Strasse U-Bahn.

Hörde
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Ruhrallee Ost

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Ruhrallee Ost, check out sights like Florian Tower or German Cookbook Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Markgrafenstrasse U-Bahn or Westfalenpark U-Bahn.

Ruhrallee Ost
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Ruhrallee West

When in Ruhrallee West and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Westfalenhallen or Signal Iduna Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westfalenhallen U-Bahn or Remydamm U-Bahn.

Ruhrallee West
Petrikirche showing heritage architecture, a city and landscape views

Innenstadt-Ost

If you're spending time in Innenstadt-Ost, check out sights like Florian Tower or German Cookbook Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Maerkische Strasse U-Bahn or Kohlgartenstrasse U-Bahn.

Innenstadt-Ost
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Kreuzviertel

Even though there aren't top sights in Kreuzviertel, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Westfalenhallen. Jump on the metro at Kreuzstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Kreuzviertel
Rombergpark Botanical Garden

Hombruch

Hombruch is well liked for its gardens and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Dortmund Zoo and Theater Olpketal are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Eierkampstrasse U-Bahn or Harkortstrasse U-Bahn to get around.

Hombruch

Phoenix-West