Title: Ruhr Travel Guide: Best of Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ruhr](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruhr-Hotels.d6053490.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Ruhr](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruhr-Holiday-Rentals.d6053490.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Ruhr](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Ruhr.d6053490.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Ruhr](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ruhr.d6053490.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ruhr Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ruhr.d6053490.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ruhr Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruhr.d6053490.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ruhr Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Dortmund](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221253-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rombergpark Botanical Garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221243-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ruhr](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/345000/345840-Dortmund.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Duesseldorf](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221213-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ruhr](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/345000/345835-Dortmund.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ruhr Where to stay Things to do #### Visit hundreds of museums, theatres, music venues and sporting arenas in the towns and cities of this former coal-mining region in western Germany. Ruhr is a metropolitan area where industrial history meets innovative cultural activities. A coal-mining and steel-producing powerhouse from the 1700s to the 1960s, today Ruhr has reinvented itself as a youthful tourist-friendly destination. The region is framed by the rivers Rhine, Ruhr and Lippe and surrounded by rural countryside of the [North Rhine-Westphalia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/North-Rhine-Westphalia.d180571.Holidays-City-Breaks) state. Find 100 concert venues, 120 performing arts centers and 200 museums, many revealing the industrial past. [Dortmund](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dortmund.d1066.Holidays-City-Breaks) is a good place to start your holiday. The Museum of Art and Cultural History is one of 20 museums spread across 15 locations that make up the RuhrArtMuseums. See impressive landmarks such as the Florian Tower, Reinoldkirche church and ruined Hohensyburg Castle. Relax at [Rombergpark Botanical Garden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rombergpark-Botanical-Garden-Hombruch.d6303290.Attraction) and tour the Kokerei Hansa cooking plant. Visit the Railway Museum and watch concerts at the Jahrhunderthalle in [Bochum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bochum.d5395.Holidays-City-Breaks). Uncover the region’s coal-mining impact at the one-time colliery [Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zollverein-Coal-Mine-World-Heritage-Site-Stoppenberg.d6162938.Attraction) (Zeche Zollverein) in [Essen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Essen.d6056625.Holidays-City-Breaks). The [Folkwang Museum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkwang-Museum-Stadtbezirke-I.d6173477.Attraction) displays art from the 1800s and 1900s while the [Ruhr Museum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ruhr-Museum-Stadtbezirke-VI.d6303153.Attraction) highlights natural and cultural history. Learn about everything from beer brewing to bread making and 18th-century handicrafts at the open-air LWL-Freilichtmuseum in Hagen. Straddling the Rhine River is Duisburg, where an iron smelting plant has been turned into a recreational space called Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park. Spend an evening exploring the waterfront bars and restaurants of Innenhafen Duisburg. In Oberhausen, browse over 1,500 exhibits on industrial activities at the Rhenish Industrial Museum and see innovative exhibitions at the Gasometer. Have fun with the interactive water-based exhibits at the Aquarius Wassermuseum in Mülheim. Come in June for ExtraSchicht, the Night of Industrial Culture, a one-night festival spread across 20 cities. Enjoy concerts, street art, theatre productions and poetry readings at old gasometers, mines and steelworks. Reach the Ruhr region by flying to Dortmund Airport and get around using Germany’s reliable train network. For an active holiday, rent a bike and cycle amid breathtaking countryside via the 140-mile-long (230-kilometre) Ruhr Valley Cycle Route. ### Where to stay in Ruhr ![Kolumba-Diocesan Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/222000/222325-Kolumba-Diocesan-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Town Cologne Cologne Cathedral and Schildergasse are a few top attractions in Old Town Cologne. Hop around the city on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn and check out the area's stunning cathedral, stunning river views and popular shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Old-Town-Cologne.dx6264313) ![Duesseldorf](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221397-Dusseldorf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stadtmitte 4/5(115 area reviews) Travellers choose Stadtmitte for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Schadowstraße Tram Stop or Jacobistraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Dusseldorfer Schauspielhaus. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Stadtmitte.dx6053547) ![Rheinau Harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221909-Rheinau-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Innenstadt Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Innenstadt. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Old Market, and jump on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Innenstadt.dx6284020) ![Cologne Cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221344-Cologne.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Altstadt-Nord 4.5/5(293 area reviews) Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Nord. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and National Socialist Documentation Center, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Altstadt-Nord.dx6264312) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/345000/345830-Dortmund.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dortmund City Centre 4/5(22 area reviews) Dortmund City Centre is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Hansaplatz and Dortmund Christmas Market are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kampstrasse U-Bahn or Reinoldikirche U-Bahn to get around. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dortmund-Dortmund-City-Centre.dx553248633975963957) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/503000/503723-stadtbezirke-01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Düsseldorf Old Town 4.5/5(27 area reviews) Shopping, restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Düsseldorf Old Town. Sights like North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection and Bolkerstrasse are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Düsseldorf area at Heinrich-Heine-Allee U-Bahn. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Dusseldorf-Old-Town.dx504285) - Top hotels in Ruhr - Top Holiday Rentals in Ruhr ![Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6300/6203/154f28c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel Terminal Ring 4, Düsseldorf, NW £104 19 Oct - 20 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews) Convenient location "Convenient location but a little tired in places and the bar area is soul-less. Needs some thought on how to improve the bar/restaurant areas." Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F10%2F2025&endDate=20%2F10%2F2025&selected=6203&PinnedHotelID=6203&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053490) ![Maritim Hotel Köln](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3400/3350/12c4e0b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maritim Hotel Köln Heumarkt 20, Cologne, NW £106 2 Nov - 3 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! 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Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Hotels-Adina-Apartment-Hotel-Dusseldorf.h73119682.Hotel-Information) ![Aparthotel Adagio Köln City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5422200/5422139/d73e7063_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aparthotel Adagio Köln City Blaubach 3, Cologne, NW Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,056 reviews) "The apartments are very well located, only 10 minutes' walk from Heumarkt and a 5-minute walk from Poststraße U-bahn station. The apartment itself was fairly basic and a bit dusty in some areas, but comfortable and spacious enough for two people, with TVs in the living room and bedroom. The bathroom ..." 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Cathedral-Old-Town-Cologne.d6073475.Attraction) ![Messe Düsseldorf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/273820982b8bc6651d4bc4825532ec8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Messe Düsseldorf 4.5/5(65 reviews) Learn about the events happening in Messe Düsseldorf during your trip to Düsseldorf. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Messe-Dusseldorf-Stockum.d6204860.Attraction) ![Signal Iduna Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/90a6f6ef3d6713a66bbe30d7344af658.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Signal Iduna Park 4.5/5(18 reviews) Catch an event at Signal Iduna Park during your trip to Dortmund. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Signal-Iduna-Park-Innenstadt-West.d6107358.Attraction) ![LANXESS Arena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/50fec6b054009c13624f7c143487cb19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LANXESS Arena 4.5/5(21 reviews) Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/LANXESS-Arena-Innenstadt.d6107352.Attraction) ![Konigsallee which includes a city, a river or creek and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/222000/222529-K-Nigsallee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Konigsallee 4/5(47 reviews) Browse the luxury brands on display beside the picturesque canal and elegant bridges on one of Germany’s busiest upscale commercial avenues. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Konigsallee-Stadtmitte.d6171095.Attraction) ![Marktplatz](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/207000/207077-Marktplatz.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marktplatz Visit the City Hall, shop at a Christmas market, and join in Dusseldorf’s Carnival celebrations at this city center square. 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