Sightseeing in Bochum - what to see. Complete travel guide

The magnificent Tierpark remains one of the most popular destinations for outdoor recreation among tourists. This place is perfect for sports, strolling, and cycling. There is even a small …
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Travelers preferring to stay in a stylish situation should necessarily pay attention to Hotel Ostmeier. This modern hotel is located near the old town hall, its spacious rooms with high …
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The most upscale and prestigious apart-hotel in Bochum is Besser-wohnen auf Zeit with its only 2-guest room. The apartments are well-equipped from a technical point of view and decorated …
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An ideal place for a romantic stay in Bochum would be art Hotel Tucholsky . It stands out among the others with its unique romantic-style interior. All the rooms are very beautifully …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Bochum and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Bochum
♥ Shopping area ' Kortumstraße' Bochum, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Kortumstraße' Bochum, 0.2 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Bochum
♥ Castle 'Hardenstein Castle' , 9.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Bladenhorst' , 10.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Cappenberg' , 29 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Vischering' , 36.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Altena Castle' , 37.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hardenstein Castle' , 9.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Schloss Bladenhorst' , 10.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Schloss Cappenberg' , 29 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Burg Vischering' , 36.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Altena Castle' , 37.9 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Bochum
♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 78.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 86.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 103.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Sallandse Heuvelrug' , 110.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Dwingelderveld' , 155.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 78.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 86.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 103.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Sallandse Heuvelrug' , 110.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Dwingelderveld' , 155.4 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Bochum and around
♥ Art museum 'Museum Folkwang' Essen, 15.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Von der Heydt Museum' Wuppertal, 25.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Folkwang' Essen, 15.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Von der Heydt Museum' Wuppertal, 25.6 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Bochum from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Kolner Rathaus
From the series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
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Distance from Bochum center - 63.2 km.
During the reconstruction of the basement there were found ruins of the ancient Roman buildings. Today all rebuilt elements of the historical buildings are open for everyone. Another peculiarity of the Kolner Rathaus is the musical instrument that makes wonderful melodies with the toll. It has appeared in the town hall in 1958. This construction has 45 bronze bells. A lot of people come to listen to the sound of them. …
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Kolner Dom
From the series “The Most Iconic Temples in the World”
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Distance from Bochum center - 62.9 km.
The well-known architect Gerhard has worked at the Domprojekt. As the legend tells, the devil helped him. This was the only way to explain the construction of such a grand architectural project. Every day, more than 20,000 people visit the Cologne Cathedral, which is to be graced by its magnificent interiors and the golden sarcophagus with its main sanctuary. The latter is a real masterpiece of jeweler art. For the decoration of the sarcophagus thousands of precious stones were used. In the cathedral there are also other sanctuaries - the Gerokreuz and the Milan Madonna, a unique statue from the 13th century. All those who are interested can climb up the Domgipfel and enjoy the panorama of Cologne, for which only 509 steps have to be overcome. …
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The Dominican Republic continues to build hotels
The new hotel Santo Domingo will be located a few steps from the Plaza de España. Guests can reach in a few minutes the ancient church Nuestra Señora de Altagracia, they can also explore the ruins of the ancient monastery of St. Francis. According to rough estimates, the cost of construction will be about $25 million.
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22.01.2021
The new hotel Santo Domingo will be located a few steps from the Plaza de España. Guests can reach in a few minutes the ancient church Nuestra Señora de Altagracia, they can also explore the ruins of the ancient monastery of St. Francis. According to rough estimates, the cost of construction will be about $25 million.

22.01.2021
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