Ruhr Metropolis - Bochum

The city of Bochum is located in the southeast of the Ruhr area, not far from Oberhausen and Essen. Bochum is known for its Ruhrtriennale, one of Europe's most important theater festivals. The festival is hold in the huge Jahrhunderthalle. This factory build before World War I was turned into an activity center in 2003. Around the Jahrhunderthalle you can find the Bochumer Westpark. In this pasture you can come to relax.

The center of Bochum, with the beautiful city hall, is well worth a visit. In the so-called Bermuda Dreieck, the entertainment district of Bochum are several cafe's, pubs and restaurants. Just south lies the small town Hattingen. The Altstadt (old center) contains several narrow streets and alleys with original half-timbered houses.

» Official website city of Bochum
» Official website Bochum European Capital of Culture 2010
» 18 hotels in Bochum