Bielefeld
Germany · Nordrhein-WestfalenDE
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Bielefeld is a city in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region in the north-east of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 342,952, it is also the most populous city in the administrative region of Detmold and the 18th largest city in Germany.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 338,410
- Coordinates
- 52.033, 8.533
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 118 m
Overview of Bielefeld
Set in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bielefeld is a large city. Around 338,410 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: adventure, family and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Bielefeld
Adventure in Bielefeld
(3)Adventure in Bielefeld covers Escape Room, Parachute and Skydiving. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Bielefeld.
Family in Bielefeld
(2)Looking for family? Bielefeld has Aquariums and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Bielefeld's own activity tags.
Nature in Bielefeld
(2)Nature lovers get Nature Reserves and Wildlife. Everything listed here comes from what Bielefeld is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Bielefeld
(1)Culture in Bielefeld covers Museums. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bielefeld's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Bielefeld
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Bielefeld stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Bielefeld is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Bielefeld that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bielefeld known for?
- Bielefeld, in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, is best known for adventure, family and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 338,410 residents.
- What can you do in Bielefeld?
- Recorded activities in Bielefeld include Escape Room, Parachute, Skydiving, Aquariums and Zoo. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Bielefeld?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Bielefeld stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Bielefeld located?
- Bielefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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