Urban Wilderness in Bochum: Exhibition at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover

Urban Wilderness in Bochum: Nature meets Industrial Culture at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover

The exhibition Urban Wilderness brings the surprising side of the city into focus on September 23, 2026: Wild animals, urban habitats, and impressive photographs by Sven Meurs in the ambiance of Zeche Hannover. The exhibition is designed as an outdoor display and invites visitors to experience urban nature with new eyes. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/grossstadt-wildnis-127.html))

Urban nature that cannot be overlooked

Foxes, wild boars, and other animal city dwellers show how vibrant the urban space is. The exhibition focuses on a mix of observation, photo art, and communication, highlighting why biodiversity is also a topic for all generations in the middle of Bochum. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/grossstadt-wildnis-127.html))

Photography with attitude and experience

Sven Meurs has worked for many years as a photojournalist, speaker, author, and moderator. His projects revolve around urban nature, wild animals, and the relationship between humans and nature. This brings professional depth, narrative precision, and a clear view of urban wilderness to this exhibition experience. ([svenmeurs.de](https://www.svenmeurs.de/vita/?utm_source=openai))

The location fits perfectly with the idea

The LWL Museum Zeche Hannover is located in Bochum-Hordel at Günnigfelder Straße 251 and is accessible by bus, train, car, and bicycle. According to official visitor information, the museum has a parking lot, and the stops Hannoverstraße and Röhlinghauser Straße are within walking distance. Admission is free. ([zeche-hannover.lwl.org](https://zeche-hannover.lwl.org/de/besuch/allgemeine-informationen/?utm_source=openai))

Audience atmosphere between wonder and discovery

Anyone who passes by here experiences not an ordinary exhibition, but an event experience with a strong connection to the region, the environment, and the industrial culture of the Ruhr area. This makes Urban Wilderness particularly attractive for people who appreciate photography, nature, and extraordinary exhibition spaces. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/grossstadt-wildnis-127.html))

Conclusion: Urban Wilderness combines striking images, nature observation, and a special place into a visit that stays with you. Anyone who wants to see Bochum from a different perspective should experience this exhibition live. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/grossstadt-wildnis-127.html))

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Sources:

• Bochum Tourism - Urban Wilderness
• LWL Museum Zeche Hannover - General Information
• Sven Meurs - Vita
• Grenzgang - Sven Meurs Speaker Profile