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 the kind of busy regional city you find in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Around 366,385 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around culture, nightlife and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Bochum
Culture in Bochum
(2)Culture in Bochum covers Mines and Museums. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Bochum.
Nightlife in Bochum
(2)Looking for nightlife? Bochum has Disco and Wine Bars. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bochum's own activity tags.
Adventure in Bochum
(1)For adventure, expect Escape Room. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bochum's own activity tags.
Family in Bochum
(1)Our data lists Zoo as family options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Bochum.
Nature in Bochum
(1)Nature lovers get Gardens. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bochum. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Bochum
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Bochum viable all year.
Getting there & around
Bochum works as a gateway: long-distance arrivals, then buses, trams or metro on the ground. Set your clock to Europe/Berlin on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Bochum that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bochum known for?
- Travellers associate Bochum with culture, nightlife and adventure. It sits in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany and counts about 366,385 residents.
- What can you do in Bochum?
- Bochum is tagged with Mines, Museums, Disco, Wine Bars and Escape Room, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Bochum?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Bochum viable all year.
- Where is Bochum located?
- Bochum belongs to Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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