The historical city of Bochum awaits you
Come and experience Bochum and its cathedral, history and art galleries. Renowned for its theatres, lake and museums, this city welcomes all visitors. Are you looking for specific amenities for your getaway? Many of our holiday rentals feature full kitchens and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in Bochum
Are you hoping to find top things to see and do in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Bochum a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Meditherme Ruhrpark (2.8 mi / 4.4 km)
- ZOOM Erlebniswelt (6.3 mi / 10.1 km)
- Alpincenter Bottrop (11 mi / 17.7 km)
- Movie Park Germany (14.2 mi / 22.9 km)
- AQUApark Oberhausen (14.3 mi / 23 km)
- SEA LIFE Oberhausen (14.5 mi / 23.4 km)
Exploring the natural features in Bochum
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Bochum is a great place to spend some time outside. These are a few of the area's most stunning features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Baldeneysee (9.3 mi / 15 km)
- Seaside Beach Baldeney (10 mi / 16 km)
- Grugapark Botanical Garden (10.6 mi / 17.1 km)
- Henrichenburg Boat Lift (10.7 mi / 17.2 km)
- Phoenix Lake (12.8 mi / 20.5 km)
- Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord (18.5 mi / 29.8 km)
How to get to and around Bochum
The nearest airport is in Dortmund (DTM), located 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is 24 mi (38.7 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Bochum West Station, Bochum Central Station and Bochum (QBO-Bochum Central Train Station) are the main stations in the city. You can see more of Bochum by catching a ride on the metro at Bochum Rathaus U-Bahn, Deutsches Bergbau-Museum U-Bahn or Bochum Ehrenfeld S-Bahn.