Dorsten (German pronunciation: [ˈdɔʁstn̩] ; Westphalian: Dössen) is a town in the Recklinghausen district of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Dorsten has a population of about 75,000. Dorsten is situated on the western rim of Westphalia bordering the Rhineland. Its historical old town lies on the south bank of the river Lippe and the Wesel–Datteln Canal and was granted city rights in 1251.
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Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Dorsten; times are rough estimates by road.
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16 km≈ 20 min
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19 km≈ 20 min
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22 km≈ 25 min
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27 km≈ 30 min
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27 km≈ 30 min
From Dorsten you can reach Bottrop (16 km), Recklinghausen (17 km), Gelsenkirchen (19 km), Herne (22 km) and Oberhausen (23 km) in about 20 min to 25 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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You can fly into Dortmund Airport, Düsseldorf Airport, Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.