When does the city tour take place?

The tour takes place on Sunday, 14.06.2026, from 14:00 to 16:15.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is Bochum Town Hall at Willy-Brandt-Platz 2-6, 44787 Bochum.

How long does the city tour last?

The indicated duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Are there parking options nearby?

Yes, parking options are available in the P3 parking garage at the town hall / educational and administrative center.

Bochum in the Shadow of the Dictatorship: A Tour Full of Historical Insights

Name: City Tour - Bochum in Fascism
Start: 2026-06-14T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-14T18:15:00+02:00
Location: Rathaus Bochum

Bochum in Fascism: a city tour that makes history visible

This tour takes you deep into downtown Bochum and connects local history with an immersive discovery experience. The city tour begins in front of the town hall and makes the everyday life under the swastika, the mechanisms of Gleichschaltung and terror, and the persecution of Bochum's Jews and other groups palpable at specific locations. The event is scheduled for Sunday, 14.06.2026, from 14:00 to 16:15; participation is free of charge. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/stadtrundgang-bochum-im-faschismus-1.html))

Historical traces at places of everyday life

The tour does not uncover an abstract past but reads the city like an open history book. Between the town hall, downtown, and other notable points, a dense picture of the dictatorship emerges: propaganda, mass parades, exclusion, and violence are made comprehensible along real locations. Some stumbling stones along the route refer today to the fate of murdered Bochum residents. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/stadtrundgang-bochum-im-faschismus-1.html))

Town hall as an impressive starting point

The meeting point at Bochum Town Hall at Willy-Brandt-Platz 2-6 anchors the tour in the historical city center. The building is a distinctive place of municipal history and a prominent landmark of urban development. For orientation on-site, the city of Bochum also provides information on access, parking options, and barrier-free access: The administrative building has two elevators and is accessible at ground level; parking is available in the P3 parking garage at the town hall. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/stadtrundgang-bochum-im-faschismus-1.html))

A tour with political and cultural depth

In cooperation with VVN-BdA Bochum, the city tour conveys not only facts but historical contexts. Bochum's city history is brought to life as a cultural enrichment and a reminder: how political power transfers worked, how quickly everyday life could turn into exclusion, and why remembering in public space remains so important. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/stadtrundgang-bochum-im-faschismus-1.html))

Those wanting to understand Bochum beyond classic sights will find a well-founded, haunting, and free city tour with a strong historical reference. Spots for such tours are particularly sought after, so early booking or registration through the official Bochum event page is worthwhile. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/stadtrundgang-bochum-im-faschismus-1.html))