Your stay — An der Kost
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Trauerhalle (312 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Paul-Gerhardt-Haus (555 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: St. Josef (738 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Kirche zum guten Hirten (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
FEUER.WEHRK - Das Feuerwehrmuseum — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
An der Kost — 35 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 894 m · ~11 min walk
Lindenapotheke — 859 m · ~11 min walk
Blankenstein Burg — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs at banks or post offices give the best rates; avoid the currency exchange desks at train stations or tourist offices which charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay are common; many smaller cafes and bakeries are cash-only, so carry some euros.
Rounding up to the next euro or leaving 5-10% of the bill is appreciated in restaurants; taxi drivers and hotel porters get a euro or two, but tipping is not mandatory.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard filter coffee at a bakery or cafe costs around €2.50–€3.00.
A currywurst or a simple German dish at a pub or snack bar is around €6–€8.
A main course at an average restaurant runs €12–€15.
There are a few kebab and currywurst stands around the pedestrian zone and near the train station for quick, cheap meals.
Aldi, Lidl and Netto are the main discount supermarkets in this part of Hattingen.
The main high street in the town centre has affordable chain retailers like C&A and H&M.
A single bus fare is about €2.80 in the VRR network; a day ticket for the whole region is around €8.50. For the nearest airport (Düsseldorf), take regional trains (RE1 or RE2) from Hattingen station for about €15–€20 one way.
Buy a VRR day ticket if using buses multiple times in one day; bring a reusable water bottle as tap water is safe to drink; eat lunch at bakery sections of supermarkets (often have fresh sandwiches for under €4).
Good to know — Hattingen
Type C/F · 230V
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Emergency Contacts
HattingenFor police, dial 110 from any phone; for ambulance or fire, dial 112. The local police station is Hattingen Polizeiwache at Heggerstraße 28. Non-emergency medical help: 116117.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hattingen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at An der Kost
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 894 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Lindenapotheke — 859 m · ~11 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Hotel-Restaurant „Westfälischer Hof"
💡 Flat rate from DUS to Hattingen is around €130. Use 'Taxi-Hattingen.de' or call +49 2324 50000. Or take the DUS airport shuttle to Essen Hbf, then a local train and taxi for half the cost.
Hattingen Mitte station → Hattingen city centre (Altstadt)
💡 The 308 tram connects Hattingen to Bochum and Witten — useful for day trips. Get off at 'Hattingen Rathaus' for the old town; the hotel is a 10-minute walk uphill, so take the bus if you have luggage.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Hotel-Restaurant „Westfälischer Hof" (via Hattingen Mitte)
💡 Take the Skytrain from DUS terminal to Düsseldorf Flughafen Bahnhof, then RE 1 or 4 to Hattingen (Ruhr) Mitte. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the station — exit onto Bahnhofstrasse, turn right at the church.
Hattingen Mitte station → Hotel-Restaurant „Westfälischer Hof" (local route)
💡 Bus 350 runs from Hattingen Mitte to 'Im Bruch' stop — the hotel is 100m down the hill. Buy a single ticket from the driver; exact change preferred. Night buses run Fri/Sat until 02:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at An der Kost?
Check-in at An der Kost is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near An der Kost?
A currywurst or a simple German dish at a pub or snack bar is around €6–€8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from An der Kost?
A single bus fare is about €2.80 in the VRR network; a day ticket for the whole region is around €8.50. For the nearest airport (Düsseldorf), take regional trains (RE1 or RE2) from Hattingen station for about €15–€20 one way.
Top Attractions in Hattingen
💡 Ask the volunteer at the church office for the key to the tower climb (small donation of €2 expected). The bell chamber and view over the roofs are worth the 126 steps.
💡 Start at the Schützenwiese car park and walk east—after 400m you’ll find a hidden gravel bank that locals use for sunbathing and picnics. No bins, so take your rubbish back.
💡 Pack a picnic and walk up the steep path from the old town; the bench in the meadow just below the keep has the best view of the river bend.
💡 For the best photo of the Leineweberbrunnen fountain, go at sunrise when the light hits the timber frames and the tourist crowds are absent.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to see the smith working at the anvil—he often chats if you show genuine interest. No museum fee, but donations for the forge upkeep are appreciated.