Eichlinghofen: Church, Farmsteads and a Green Campus

Eichlinghofen combines the history of a medieval church and farmsteads with the green surroundings of the university’s eastern campus. St. Margareta, preserved examples of rural architecture and Rahmkebachtal Landscape Park each add a different character. For culture-loving travellers, these offer specific themes to explore the area and its history.

St. Margareta and its layers of history

St. Margareta is a medieval church and a cultural and historical attraction in Eichlinghofen. It is surrounded by historic earthworks and mature trees. Preserved features include stained-glass windows in the Nazarene style dating from 1846, a 17th-century organ, vaults, glazing and memorial plaques. The church, organ and windows point to different periods, bringing the area’s architectural and artistic history to life.

St. Margareta is about a five-minute walk from the Eichlinghofen stop. The church was open for visits and tours during an event. It is best to check what is currently available before your visit.

Farmsteads, walking tours and the campus landscape

A walking tour of Eichlinghofen’s local history visits Hof Stinshoff, Hof Neuhoff and the farm complex at Stockumer Straße 475. The tour explores preserved examples of local rural and large-scale farming architecture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. An archaeological and historical tour includes stops at Hof Stinshoff, Hof Neuhoff, the Dörstelmann farm complex and St. Margareta. At some stops, viewing may be limited to the exterior.

The H-Bahn is also useful for getting around the area. A historic leaflet describes it as a link between the northern and southern campuses of TU Dortmund University. The route shown in the leaflet includes a station and terminus on Stockumer Straße, as well as a branch to TechnologiePark. If you are planning a journey, check the current timetable in advance.

The eastern university campus is considered to be set within Rahmkebachtal Landscape Park, giving the campus area a green setting. In Eichlinghofen, historic buildings and rural architecture thus sit alongside a campus landscape shaped by nature.

Other interests in the wider destination of Dortmund

The wider destination of Dortmund offers further points of interest. The Dortmunder U is a centre for art, culture and creativity in the city centre. Zeche Zollern tells the story of Germany’s industrial past: its steel-and-glass machine hall, with its colourful Art Nouveau glass portal, is considered an icon of industrial heritage. The colliery is also an anchor point of the Route of Industrial Heritage and the European Route of Industrial Heritage.

For gardens, Westfalenpark features a variety of gardens and the German Rose Garden; the Florian Tower offers panoramic views across Dortmund. At the harbour of PHOENIX Lake, water sports enthusiasts can rent pedal boats or rowing boats from April to October, or learn to sail at the sailing school there. Check seasonal availability before your trip.

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