Experiencing a wonderful mix of city life and delicious dining, then head to the lively Bermuda Triangle (Bermudadreieck) . Located in the city center, the Bermuda Triangle is the Ruhr region's largest and most prestigious dining area, and is also known as the bar district. There are countless taverns, many with open-air beer gardens. In addition, the Bermuda Triangle is home to some thirty restaurants of all price ranges and styles. Beer is the order of the day here, and of course cocktails are not to be missed. The currywurst, by the way, is right up there with Berlin and is an essential part of a Bermuda Triangle night out.
The city of Bochum is about 680 years old. One of the most significant influences on cities in the Ruhrgebiet was the age of industrialization. With the discovery and exploitation of coal, the city began to grow and prosper. Countless monuments tell the story, such as the Westf_lisches Industriemuseum and the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum.
Westf?lisches Industriemuseum Hannover Mines/Knippers Mines
The ancient history of 200 years of industrialization is vividly reproduced in eight locations. Together with the Rheinisches Industriemuseum, the museum complex is unique in Europe. The Zeche Hannover in Bochum is one of the oldest sites. The history of the Ruhrgebiet is presented here. Younger visitors can experience the workings of a mine in a fun and educational way at the Zeche Knirps.
Jahrhunderthalle Bochum
The impressive Jahrhunderthalle Bochum, built around 1902 and restored for the Internationale Bauausstellung Emscher, is now used as a venue for cultural and sports events. It is now used as a venue for cultural and sports events. The airy steel building is one of the most important venues for the Ruhr Triennale.
Propsteikirche St. Peter und Paul
The Propsteikirche St. Peter und Paul is a three-chambered church rebuilt in the Westphalian Gothic style, dating back to the reign of Karlder Gro_e between 785 and 800. The 68-meter-high church tower is the symbol of the city. Inside the church there are many works of art from different periods of history that are worth seeing. Among them are the Romanesque baptismal font from around 1175, the main altar with the image of Christ from 1352, and the box containing the bones of St. Heilige Perpetua and her slave girl Felicitas.
German Mining Museum
Bochum's museums are rich and varied, attracting interested visitors with a wide range of thematic content and intellectual information. Visitors can also choose to go underground to learn about the world of mining or to admire the vastness of the starry sky. The Deutsches Bergbau-Museum is one of the most visited museums in Germany, where visitors can see exhibitions on display for several days, as well as real, visitable mines underground. From the hoisting derrick of the world's most important mining museum, one can look out over Bochum and the Ruhrgebiet.
Zeiss Planetarium Bochum
The wonderful journey into space begins here. Here you can see the stars in different directions, and with large video projections, computer simulations and a six-channel sound system, a visit to the Zeiss Planetarium becomes a space adventure. The program changes several times a year, so you can't get enough of the museum.
The Ruhr Valley Train
Bochum's colorful surroundings offer plenty of fun. You can take a trip on a nostalgic train or visit a water castle, but there are also many other things to do in Bochum's surroundings. From the main train station in Hagen to the Eisenbahnmuseum Bochum-Dahlhausen, there is a nostalgic railroad with the museum's train. Traveling by train through the Ruhr Valley is an unparalleled experience, as the natural beauty of the valley is exceptional.
The Stiepel Sanctuary/Sito Abbey
The parish of Stiepel is one of the oldest established parishes in the Ruhr. It is a place of pilgrimage to Our Lady, where visitors can meditate and pray, or just take a pleasant walk.
Wasserburg Haus Kemnade
The Wasserburg Haus Kemnade is a short distance from the Ruhr, and this castle, surrounded by aqueducts, dates from the 14th century. The deep, thick walls are a reminder of a time long gone. The castle now houses the largest collection of musical instruments in Nordrhein-Westfalen and the largest collection of money boxes in Germany.
Botanischer Garten, Bochum
Nature lovers will also find plenty to enjoy in the Ruhrgebiet. Bochum's city parks and botanical gardens are perfect for long walks, while the _mminger See_ offers fun and colorful activities for the whole family. Bochum's Botanischer Garten is not only used as a teaching facility for the university, but also for interested visitors to learn about different aspects of the plant world. The Sukkulentenhaus, the Tropenhaus and the Chinesischer Garten are among the most special attractions. Nature lovers will also find an untouched natural landscape in the neighboring Lottental.
Lake _Umminger See
Lake _Umminger See is situated in the green belt of the _lbachtal, which is now a modern day retreat. A bird sanctuary on a small island in the middle of the lake is used as a breeding and feeding ground for birds. In addition, a building modeled after a Westphalian farmhouse and "Bochum's largest beer garden" invites visitors.
Bochum City Park
The Stadtpark in the inner city is modeled after an English garden. With its rose gardens, fountains and romantic boat trips to the ponds, Bochum is one of the most beautiful English gardens in Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Theaters
There are more than 20 theaters in Bochum: Schauspielhaus Bochum: a municipal theater founded in 1915 on the basis of the Varietétheater (1908). During World War I, the Düsseldorf municipal theater company moved here for visiting performances. Schon bald machte sich das Theater als Shakespeare-Bühne einen Namen: Almost completely destroyed in World War II, it was rebuilt in 1954 on the old foundations, and is worth seeing for its own architectural merit (Designer: Gerhard Graubner): Gerhard Graubner).
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The Zeiss Planetarium in Bochum replicates the starry landscape of the Earth. more than 9,000 glittering stars light up the planetarium's sky, creating an impressive visual effect.
A central projector projects images of the night sky under the dome, giving visitors a realistic impression of the sky above. The room is furnished with over 250 comfortable armchairs so that visitors can sit back and enjoy the view.
Advanced digital technology fills the dome with distant worlds and galaxies. A series of images and videos appear in the program to explain the interconnectedness of the universe. The stunning visual displays are largely the work of a team of astronomers, technicians and graphic artists. The corridors around the projection room are home to permanent and temporary exhibitions, providing further insight into the subject of the universe and ensuring that children can enjoy the experience too. Lectures, audio dramas, musical performances and readings are also on the planetarium's agenda
Mining Museum
Since it first opened in 1930, the world's largest mining museum has evolved into the remarkable attraction it is today. Even at a depth of 20 meters, its fascinating insights into the mining industry, both archaeological and historical, can't help but amaze visitors.
The interactive Mining Museum has around 13,000 square meters of exhibition space and even has a reconstructed mine featuring real tunnels. In fact, the entire tunnel system stretches for 2.5 kilometers and is 20 meters deep. Visitors can travel from station to station via tracks that give them a real insight into the world that miners used to navigate. A mine simulator allows visitors to experience what it's like to descend to a depth of 1,200 meters.
The permanent exhibits above ground provide a fascinating variety of information and insight into the world of mining. Countless exhibits from the past and present make this possible, with replicas, multimedia elements and touchable objects bringing everything to life. Equipment, machinery and tools from the past, as well as modern mining, are the focus of the displays. Minerals, ores and storage facilities are among the other topics covered by the museum, which also houses an extensive collection of miners' lamps. The museum also discusses why mining is still needed in modern times.