Bochum Holidays 2012

Bochum at a Glance

Bochum is a city in western Germany situated in the North Rhine Westphalia region. The town flourished in the industrial revolution and became a city, but has since become a metropolitan city that is full of culture and arts. The city of Bochum is known as the cultural capital of the Ruhr region in which it stands. There are a large number of museums and art galleries around the city as well as large permanent art installations. The city is also famous in Germany for its fashionable shops and boutiques. Bochum is an exciting modern German town that is surrounded by the beautiful countryside.

Ideal for...

• Families who want a German city break in an exciting and varied city.
• Groups looking for a holiday in a German city with plenty to see and do.
• Couples searching for a romantic city break in a popular German location.

Bochum Highlights

• Ruhr Park is a large shopping centre complex that the city is well-known for. It is the largest shopping centre in Western Germany.
• Ruhr University Botanical Gardens houses over a thousand different species of plants, there is also a cactus garden, a tropical garden and a traditional Chinese garden.
• Starlight Express, the famous popular musical has been running in the city since 1988 and is the longest running musical in Germany.
• St Peter and Paul’s church is the city’s oldest church built by Charlemagne around 800AD.
• Burg Blankenstein is a 13th century castle that took over two hundred year to complete, the tower provides wonderful views of Bochum and the surrounding area.
• Lake Kemnade is a man-made lake near to the city which has been developed for sports enthusiasts. There are facilities for walking, cycling, tennis and water sports as well as a number of cafes, bars and restaurants. There is also a boat tour of the lake.

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