Bochum
Germany · Nordrhein-WestfalenDE
City in Germany
Bochum is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia. With a population of 372,348, it is the sixth-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous German federal state, and the 16th-largest city in Germany. On the Ruhr Heights hill chain, between the rivers Ruhr to the south and Emscher to the north, it is the second largest city of Westphalia after Dortmund, and the fourth largest city of the Ruhr after Dortmund, Essen and Duisburg. It lies at the centre of the Ruhr, Germany's largest urban area, in the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region, the second biggest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union, and belongs to the region of Arnsberg. There are nine institutions of higher education in the city, most notably the Ruhr University Bochum, one of the ten largest universities in Germany, and the Bochum University of Applied Sciences.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 366,385
- Coordinates
- 51.482, 7.216
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 100 m
Overview of Bochum
Bochum is a large city in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Some 366,385 inhabitants call it home. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards culture, nightlife and adventure.
Things to do in Bochum
Culture in Bochum
(2)Culture lovers get Mines and Museums. It is a direct read of Bochum's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Bochum
(2)The nightlife shortlist for Bochum: Disco and Wine Bars. Everything listed here comes from what Bochum is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Bochum
(1)On the adventure side, Bochum offers Escape Room. Everything listed here comes from what Bochum is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Bochum
(1)The family shortlist for Bochum: Zoo. All of it is drawn from Bochum's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Bochum
(1)Looking for nature? Bochum has Gardens. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Bochum.
Best time to visit Bochum
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Getting to Bochum rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Bochum that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bochum known for?
- Bochum is mainly a destination for culture, nightlife and adventure, set in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany with around 366,385 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Bochum?
- You can plan around Mines, Museums, Disco, Wine Bars and Escape Room in Bochum. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Bochum?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Bochum located?
- Administratively, Bochum sits in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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