Attractions in Bochum Germany

Travel Germany and visit the towns less traveled. After you satisfy your craving for Hamburg, Munster and Frankfurt you won’t want to miss Bochum. A bit off the beaten path, Bochum Germany has many activities and there is plenty to do and see even for the most seasoned traveler. Bochum is Northeast of Dusseldorf and well West of Berlin and Leipzig.

The quaint spires of old churches and the Bochum Town Hall beckon tourists to wander the streets and see the sights of the old town and the new spirit of Bochum. Visit the wonderful marketplace and lose yourself in the friendly culture and neighborhoods. Bochum Germany history includes Westfalia and it is visible in its people, its food and its traditions. Here there are thriving theaters and museums, old trains and new architecture.

If you love shopping, visit the pedestrian shopping areas in Bochum. There is a fine mining museum, a wonderful zoo and a philharmonic to rival any European city. If you are a fan of European architecture, you will love exploring the Basilikka, the old churches, the cathedral and the old synagogue in Essen’s Weststadt, not far from the City Centre and the Colosseum Theatre.

Hotels in Germany include a rich assortment of traditional and modern hotels and most offer fine amenities and are situated conveniently near attractions and/or transportation. Restaurants in Bochum Germany range from fine traditional Westphalian cuisine to Southwest and Mexican and Western flavors like the Mississippi Bar and Restaurant and Western fast foodstuffs, as well as Indonesian, Argentine, Indian and Chinese fare. But, if you truly wish to steep yourself in the German tradition, you will go for one of the old country Westphalian menus and save the other tastes for their respective countries. After all, when in Bochum Germany, do as the Bochum residents do and eat the local fare.

If you are feeling adventuresome, you can take a tour of an old coal mine or climb the tower in the center of town. Go to the planetarium or take a ride into the countryside on a rented bike and commune with German nature. Bochum Germany sponsors many festivals including seasonal festivals and special interest events that feature classic cars and fashion. At night the city shines with sidewalk cafes and clubs for every taste and preference. In short, Bochum Germany is a charming, peaceful, exciting, interesting, historic place to visit, where you will never be bored but you will always be welcome!