WHY UNEXPECTEDLY BRIGHT?
Opposites attract – and nowhere does that shine brighter than in Bochum. A city shaped deep underground, in places where it’s very, very dark. But that’s exactly where its unique glow comes from: a place that lights up in the most surprising ways – culturally, in quality of life, and with a wink toward the legendary musical that has been making Bochum sparkle far beyond its borders. What started as a coal-mining stronghold has become a home that feels unexpectedly bright today.
COAL & CLEAR SKIES.
As the “heart of the Ruhr region,” Bochum is deeply rooted in mining and the steel industry. The city’s past as a former coal powerhouse is still palpable today — for example at the German Mining Museum, the most important of its kind. And the contrast? Bochum’s blue side: Lake Kemnade, parks, gardens, and an unexpected amount of greenery that feels perfect for a little escape.
FROM POTT TO POP.
The Ruhr area is down-to-earth, honest, a little rough — and all the more lovable because of it. At the local 'Büdchen', you’ll find a Moritz Fiege beer and classic Pommes Schranke, just as it should be. And just a few steps away: trendy cafés, creative bars, and small boutiques in the Ehrenfeld district.
