Important information about arrival and our parking options

Direct connection via the B1 (A40) to the highways A1 (Hansaline), A45 (Sauerlandlinie), A2 (Berlin - Hanover -Dortmund - Oberhausen), A42 (Duisburg - Dortmund), B1 (A44) (Dortmund - Kassel).

Please follow the signs to Dortmund and pay attention to our own signs on the highways. Details can be found on the highway route map (see below).

If you are using a navigation device, please enter “Rheinlanddamm 200” or the special destination “Westfalenhallen” as the destination address. From the destination address, please follow the signs in the local area. Only visitors to the administration should enter “Strobelallee 45” as the destination address.

Parking spaces in the immediate vicinity are available for around 8,800 cars and buses.

For better orientation on the Westfalenhallen grounds, please use the hall area map (see below).

PARK TICKET

Buy a parking ticket for your event in our online shop and save yourself the hassle of searching for a parking space. Service per ticket:

• Park in the immediate vicinity of the Westfalenhalle in the A3/A4 parking lot
• Save time as there is no cashier process in the parking lot
• Access is via the B1 and Ardeystrasse entrances.
• The tickets are collected upon entry, so one ticket entitles you to park one vehicle.

This ticket does not entitle you to attend the event, but is an additional offer!

to the ticket shop
Flyer: Easy to reach
Terrain view/ parking spaces

CHARGING STATION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

If you are travelling with your electric car, you will find convenient charging facilities directly on the grounds of the Westfalenhalle.

Use one of the four MENNEKES electric charging stations with a total of eight charging points of 11 kW each, which are located in the immediate vicinity of the North Entrance. Payment is made conveniently by credit card. Charging is that easy:

1. Scan the QR code at the respective charging point with your mobile phone
2. Follow the instructions on the DEW21 website, which will take you there

In addition, two further charging points with a total of four charging points are available in the vicinity of Westfalenhalle:

• Opposite the Rote Erde stadium, Strobelallee 45: 2 x type 2, 11 kW each.

Visit the Westfalenhalle and charge your vehicle quickly and conveniently at one of the many available charging points.

Access is permitted only during the parking lot's operating hours. Reservations are not available. The standard parking fee for passenger cars applies.
­
 

For a relaxed journey, there are numerous Park & ​​Ride parking spaces available in the city where you can park your car and change to public transport.

Overview: Park & Ride parking spaces

ENVIRONMENTAL ZONE IN DORTMUND

The city of Dortmund introduced a new environmental zone on January 1st, 2012. This covers large parts of the city area, including the grounds of the Westfalenhallen. You need an environmental sticker to drive in this environmental zone.

With the subway line U 45 (direction Westfalenhallen) you can easily get from Dortmund main station to the “Westfalenhallen” stop in 10 minutes.

From Dortmund city center (Reinoldikirche or Stadtgarten subway stations), the U 46 (direction Westfalenhallen) will take you to the “Westfalenhallen” stop in about 5 minutes.

Alternatively, take the U 42 (direction Hombruch) to the “Theodor-Fliedner-Heim” stop. From here it is a few minutes walk to the exhibition center.

The route to the Westfalenhallen is signposted at the stops mentioned. All stops listed above are wheelchair accessible.

Information:
Smart number - timetable and fare information (person-operated)
08006 504030 (0.20 €/call from landline, 0.60 €/call from mobile network)

Talking timetable (voice computer)
0800 3 504030 (free)

bus-und-bahn.de

There are bike racks in front of the entrances where you can lock up your bike (in front of the Westfalenhalle, Halls 1 & 2, North Entrance). At the North Entrance, there is a charging station with 12 charging ports for your e-bike.

DORTMUND AIRPORT

Direct connections to and from many European cities.

Distance to the Westfalenhallen Dortmund: 12 km.

Information: 0231/ 9 21 31 40 or at Dortmund Airport 21.

OTHER AIRPORTS

• Düsseldorf Airport: 63 km
• Cologne/Bonn Airport: 96 km

There are approximately 8,800 parking spaces available around the event grounds. Parking lots A1–A8 are located at the Westfalenhallen. Please note that parking lot A7 is no longer available for parking due to construction work.

Access Road 1: via the B1 (Rheinlanddamm 200). It leads to Parking Lot A3 in front of the North Entrance and to Parking Lot A4 in front of the Westfalenhalle.
Access Road 2: via the L684 (Ardeystraße)/Maurice-Vast-Straße. It leads to parking lots A3 and A4 in front of the Westfalenhalle, as well as A5 in front of the Congress Center.
Access Points 3–5: via Strobelallee. Access Point 3 leads to the hotel, and Access Point 4 leads to the administration building and the service yard. Access Road 5 is open (by arrangement) for delivery traffic only.
Access Point 6: via Im Rabenloh. It leads to parking lots A1 and A2, as well as to the West Entrance.

In the wider vicinity of the Westfalenhallen, there are parking lots C–F, which are operated by DOPARK GmbH: parken@dopark.de

Alternatively, you can park downtown and easily reach our location by public transportation. You can find information about available parking spaces downtown here.

Parking fees at the Westfalenhallen parking lots are 11.00 EUR per car during trade shows and events. (Max. length: 5 m, Prices subject to change)
Motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, and bicycles may park for free.
For select events, you can purchase parking tickets in advance online in our ticket shop. Parking tickets cost 15.50 euros per car in the ticket shop. Advantage: We reserve a parking space for you, and you save yourself the trouble of looking for a spot.
to the ticket shop
If no tickets are available, the allocation has unfortunately been exhausted; however, you can still purchase parking tickets on-site, subject to availability.

Parking tickets purchased on-site can be paid for in cash or by card. The cost of the parking ticket is collected upon entry.
Parking tickets booked online can only be paid for by card.
Payment via PayPal is only available when booking parking tickets for BVB home games.

Parking lot hours vary depending on the event. Parking lots open no later than two hours before the event begins.
Please leave the parking lot after the event. Parking lots are not available for use outside of event hours.

Parking lots A2, A3, A4, A5, and A8 are outdoor parking lots with no height restrictions. Please note: The underground parking garage beneath Hall 6 (access via Parking Lot A2) is only accessible to vehicles up to 1.80 meters in height.
There is a length restriction of 5 meters per parking space. If your vehicle exceeds the specified length, a higher parking fee will apply.

For people with severe disabilities who have a blue supplementary ID card, parking spaces on the premises will be reserved free of charge by the ushers. Please note: only parking lots A1 through A8 are part of the Westfalenhallen.

Parking spaces for people with severe disabilities are not explicitly marked. This ensures that, depending on the trade fair or event, we can provide you with the parking spaces closest to the respective entrance. Upon arrival, please inform the parking attendant of your situation and present your ID card. Security staff will then direct you to an appropriate space near the entrance.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to reserve parking spaces for people with disabilities.
A disability ID card without a corresponding parking permit does not automatically entitle you to park in these spaces. However, depending on availability, our parking staff will always make every effort to provide you with a paid parking space near the hall.

You may drop off guests with limited mobility in the taxi zone at the Westfalenhalle (Entrance 2) in Parking Lot A5.

Please drive your RV or trailer to Parking Lot D2 on Maurice-Vast Street. To ensure that the parking lot is available, we recommend contacting DOPARK, the parking lot operator, at www.dopark.de/kontakt. You can also contact them if you would like to stay overnight in the parking lot with your RV. Parking lot D2 does not have restroom facilities or electrical hookups.

If you have any questions or issues regarding the booking of online parking tickets, please contact shop@westfalenhalle.de.

Was your question not answered on this page, or do you have a specific request? The Parking Service is happy to assist you. You can reach our team during office hours Monday through Friday via email (parkplatz-service@westfalenhallen.de). You can also contact our digital assistant WestiGuide (bottom right of the website) 24/7—it can help with many inquiries in seconds.