| Population | 590,000 |
| Federal State | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Airports | Dortmund Airport |
Dortmund in the medieval Hanseatic League in the 13th century was a wealthy, powerful city. Dortmund is one of the important places in Germany and one of the host cities where the World Cup 2006 is going to be held. With the introduction of Bavarian brewing techniques in 1845, the establishment of modern large-scale beer brewing facilities started.
During the course of the Second World War, Dortmund was extensively destroyed. In 1960's Dortmund was rebuilt and today stands as the internationally renowned center of technology, research and culture, forming the heart of Westphalia.
Dortmund has hosted outstanding sporting events (1989 world table tennis championship, 1989 German swimming championship, 1990 DJK national sports festival, and the 28th German Gymnastics Meeting in 1990.
With adequate luxurious as well as cheap hotels in Dortmund to suit all pockets, a sound network of services such as flights to Dortmund, accomodations in Dortmund, restaurants in Dortmund and Dortmund car hire, this host city of FIFA World Cup is well prepared to welcome guests from all around the world.
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The Dortmund Westfalenstadion was reconstructed and modernized for 2006 FIFA World Cup and renamed FIFA World Cup stadiums, Dortmund.
Four 'group stage' matches, a 'round of sixteen' match and a semi-final match of the forthcoming 2006 FIFA World Cup finals shall be played here.
1974 FIFA World Cup finals
Nine international football matches
UEFA Cup Final 2001
Home of Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund with national, European and intercontinental matches
During the course of the Second World War, Dortmund was extensively destroyed. In 1960's Dortmund was rebuilt and today stands as the internationally renowned center of technology, research and culture, forming the heart of Westphalia.
Dortmund has hosted outstanding sporting events (1989 world table tennis championship, 1989 German swimming championship, 1990 DJK national sports festival, and the 28th German Gymnastics Meeting in 1990.
With adequate luxurious as well as cheap hotels in Dortmund to suit all pockets, a sound network of services such as flights to Dortmund, accomodations in Dortmund, restaurants in Dortmund and Dortmund car hire, this host city of FIFA World Cup is well prepared to welcome guests from all around the world.
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| Stadium | FIFA World Cup Stadium, Dortmund |
| Gross Capacity | 65,982 |
| Total Seating Capacity | 60,285 |
The Dortmund Westfalenstadion was reconstructed and modernized for 2006 FIFA World Cup and renamed FIFA World Cup stadiums, Dortmund.
Four 'group stage' matches, a 'round of sixteen' match and a semi-final match of the forthcoming 2006 FIFA World Cup finals shall be played here.
The Westfalenstadion is known nationwide as the Bundesliga's Opera House. This time it is the venue for one of the semi-finals. The stadium was originally built for the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Dortmund has been playing their home games here. The stadium has a gross capacity of 65,982 and a total seating capacity of 60,285. "Total Seating Capacity" means the Gross Capacity less the seats unavailable for use due to restricted views and security/contingency reserves for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
In the year 2004-5 around 1.4 million spectators occupied Germany's biggest stadiums in 2004-5. The average was of over 77,000, which was a Bundesliga and European record. In November 2001, all the four stands were joined to increase the all-seat capacity to around 67,000. The stadium has been designed in such a manner that it allows proper ventilation. The Westfalenstadion features more than 3,500 food service points. This construction project was completed in late summer 2003.
Another modernization programme started in summer 2005. New features added were backrests for seats in the lower tier and opening of a new VIP section. Installation of an electronic access control system and refurbishment of the dressing room and team zones were other features added to the stadiums.
The stadium's eight 62-metre-high bright yellow support pylons emerge as distinctive, colorful landmarks on the Dortmund skyline. The steel exterior structure has been constructed in such a manner that it can be seen from miles.
The Westfalenstadion is undoubtedly one of the best stadiums of the world.
In the year 2004-5 around 1.4 million spectators occupied Germany's biggest stadiums in 2004-5. The average was of over 77,000, which was a Bundesliga and European record. In November 2001, all the four stands were joined to increase the all-seat capacity to around 67,000. The stadium has been designed in such a manner that it allows proper ventilation. The Westfalenstadion features more than 3,500 food service points. This construction project was completed in late summer 2003.
Another modernization programme started in summer 2005. New features added were backrests for seats in the lower tier and opening of a new VIP section. Installation of an electronic access control system and refurbishment of the dressing room and team zones were other features added to the stadiums.
The stadium's eight 62-metre-high bright yellow support pylons emerge as distinctive, colorful landmarks on the Dortmund skyline. The steel exterior structure has been constructed in such a manner that it can be seen from miles.
The Westfalenstadion is undoubtedly one of the best stadiums of the world.
| 2006 FIFA World Cup | Italy Team | France Team | Italy Famous Players |
| France Famous Players | Top Goal Scorers | Golden Boot Award | Golden Ball Award |
With a number of Hanover hotels-luxurious as well as cheap hotels in Hanover to suit all pockets, a sound network of services such as flights to Hanover, accomodations in Hanover, restaurants in Hanover and Hanover car hire, this host city of FIFA World Cup is beckoning visitors from all around the world to gather in great numbers.
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Major Events at the FIFA World Cup Stadium, Hanover
- World Cup 1974
- EURO 88
- International games
- German Championship finals
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