Bismarckturm Bochum, Bochum

Name: Bismarckturm Bochum
Address: Bochum, Germany

#59 among attractions in Bochum

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Facts and practical information

The Bismarck Tower in Bochum is a Bismarck tower and observation tower in the Bochum City Park, inaugurated in 1910. Like all Bismarck towers, it is dedicated to Imperial Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, who was nationally revered as the architect of the founding of the German Empire in 1871.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°29'26"N, 7°13'34"E

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Bochum Mitte (Mitte)Bochum Germany

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Bismarckturm Bochum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: German Mining Museum, Ruhrstadion, Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr, Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola.

0.4 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
German Mining Museum, Bochum
11 min walk • Deep beneath the surface of Bochum, Germany, lies a treasure trove of industrial heritage—the German Mining Museum. This captivating institution is not only a museum but an adventure, offering a profound insight into the world of mining that has shaped the region...
0.4 miE
Outdoor activities, Football, Arenas and stadiums
Ruhrstadion, Bochum
12 min walk • Ruhrstadion, known as Vonovia Ruhrstadion due to a sponsorship deal, is a football stadium in Bochum, Germany. It is the home ground for the VfL Bochum and has a capacity of 27,599.
1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr, Bochum
27 min walk • The Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr is a music hall for classical music. It is located in Bochum, Germany. It was opened on 28 October 2016.
0.6 miW
Universities and schools
Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola, Bochum
16 min walk • The Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola is a state-accredited, private university of applied sciences based in Bochum, Germany.
0.6 miS
Church
Propsteikirche St. Peter und Paul, Bochum
16 min walk • The Catholic provost church of St. Peter and Paul is the oldest and until 1655 the only church in Bochum. It is counted among the twelve oldest churches in Westphalia.
0.7 miSW
Church
St. Paulus Church, Bochum
18 min walk • The Protestant Pauluskirche is a listed church building in Bochum-Mitte in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
1.4 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Event space
Jahrhunderthalle, Bochum
36 min walk • The Jahrhunderthalle is an event hall in the Stahlhausen district of Bochum. The hall was built in 1902 by the Bochumer Verein for the Düsseldorf Industrial and Commercial Exhibition and was subsequently reused as a blower machine hall for the...
~260 ftE
51°29'25"N • 7°13'38"E
Zoo Bochum, Bochum
2 min walk • Aquarium, Outdoor activities, Park
~1600 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Kunstmuseum Bochum, Bochum
8 min walk • Museum Bochum - Kunstsammlung is an art museum in the Stadtpark district of Bochum. It is located at the northern end of Bochum's Kortumstraße. Across the street from the museum is the Bochum Stadtpark, including some steel art objects.
0.9 miSW
Street
Im Winkel, Bochum
24 min walk • Im Winkel, together with Gußstahlstraße, has been the red-light district of Bochum, Germany, since the early part of the 20th century. The local names for the street are "Eierberg", "Gurke", "Riemenschleifer" or "Riemenwalzwerk".
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Bochum-Innenstadt, Bochum
14 min walk • ' is a part of the city of Bochum in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany including Gleisdreieck. It is located in the Ruhr area, the most populous German agglomeration. It includes the central business district of Bochum. Gleisdreieck is limited by railway lines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bismarckturm Bochum open?

Bismarckturm Bochum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bismarckturm Bochum?

Nearby attractions include City park, Bochum (2 min walk), Zoo Bochum, Bochum (2 min walk), Iron Report, Bochum (6 min walk), War Memorial, Bochum (7 min walk).

How to get to Bismarckturm Bochum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bismarckturm Bochum:

Tram

Planetarium • Lines: 308, 316, 318 (9 min walk)
Vonovia Ruhrstadion • Lines: 308, 316, 318 (15 min walk)

Metro

Deutsches Bergbau-Museum • Lines: U35 (14 min walk)
Feldsieper Straße • Lines: U35 (16 min walk)

Bus

Vonovia Ruhrstadion • Lines: 395 (15 min walk)
Krümmede • Lines: 395 (18 min walk)

Train

Bochum Hauptbahnhof (22 min walk)
Bochum West (23 min walk)