When does the tour take place?

The tour takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:15 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is Springerplatz in front of the former high bunker in Bochum.

How much does participation cost?

The regular fee is 8 Euro. A discount is possible.

Who is leading the city tour?

The city tour is led by Dr. Frank Dengler.

Which districts will be visited?

The tour goes through the Bochum areas of Griesenbruch and Stahlhausen and addresses the development of the Blaubuchsenviertel and the Ökodreieck.

Is prior registration required?

Yes. Participation is only possible after prior registration with the Volkshochschule Bochum.

Discover Bochum's West End: Historical Tour Between Workers' Quarters and Ökodreieck

Name: From the "Blaubuchsenviertel" to the "Ökodreieck"
Start: 2026-11-14T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-14T16:15:00+01:00
Location: Springerplatz vor dem ehemaligen Hochbunker

Discovering Bochum's West End through the Ages

Between workers' quarters, factory colonies, and modern urban redevelopment, this historical tour through Bochum tells an impressive story of urban transformation. The city tour leads from the so-called Blaubuchsenviertel to the Ökodreieck, highlighting how closely industrial history, housing construction, and social development are interconnected.

Working Life around the Bochumer Verein

Near the Bochumer Verein, Bochum's first workers' neighborhood for women and men was established in the 1870s. In Griesenbruch, rental houses from private investors lined up around Moltkeplatz. The compact development still gives an impression of how strongly industrial development shaped life and living in the Ruhr area.

From the Colony Stahlhausen to the Ökodreieck

Another focus of the tour is on the colony of Stahlhausen, established in 1864. West of the Blaubuchsenviertel, a workers' settlement of the Bochumer Verein emerged. Following 1900, generous official houses were built between Wattenscheider Straße and Kohlenstraße, which are now known as the Ökodreieck. Different types of houses and urban planning structures make the social order of that time understandable.

Traces of War, Reconstruction, and Urban Redevelopment

Air raid shelters remind us of the destruction of World War II, during which a large part of the residential buildings was damaged or destroyed. Loosely built new constructions from the post-war period shape Stahlhausen and Griesenbruch, along with older settlement structures. The tour shows how the district has reinvented itself multiple times.

A District as a Living History Book

With the district center Q1 and the Kunstbunker on Baarestraße, participants also encounter more recent chapters of neighborhood development. The city tour connects historical facts with vivid impressions on site and conveys local knowledge about architecture, industrial history, and Bochum's cultural heritage.

The tour is guided by Dr. Frank Dengler. The event lasts approximately two hours and 15 minutes. Prior registration with the Volkshochschule Bochum is required.

Conclusion: Bochum between Industrial History and Future

The tour offers an informed perspective on Griesenbruch and Stahlhausen. Those wishing to experience Bochum away from well-known sights, understand historical contexts, and discover urban development directly on site will find an authentic exploration experience here. Secure your place now for this special city tour through Bochum's West End.