Guided Tour through the Underworld of the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum: Experience History Beneath the Ground
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Under Ground at the Jahrhunderthalle: Experience Bochum's Industrial Culture Up Close
This tour opens a view into the hidden history of the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum and takes you deep into the underworld of the former Bochum Verein. For those who love industrial culture, local history, and special insights behind the scenes, this is an impressive discovery experience with an authentic atmosphere. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/fuehrung-durch-die-unterwelt-der-jahrhunderthalle-bochum-7.html))
A Walk Through a Hidden Network of Shafts
Below the former gas power station, there were once supply shafts that were part of a vast underground system. Today, select areas have been made visible for visitors, giving a rare glimpse of the original state before it was repurposed as an event venue, through hatches and view windows. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/fuehrung-durch-die-unterwelt-der-jahrhunderthalle-bochum-7.html))
Tangible Industrial History
The tour connects architecture, the history of technology, and the cultural heritage of the Ruhr area into a compact city tour with a significant impact. The combination of preserved structures, historical operational processes, and the current cultural site makes this visit a special highlight for guests wishing to discover Bochum beyond the usual paths. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/fuehrung-durch-die-unterwelt-der-jahrhunderthalle-bochum-7.html))
Practically Planned for Groups and Individual Guests
The guided tour lasts about 60 minutes, costs 10.50 euros per person without discounts, and takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Registration is required; the tour is intended as a tourist event, for groups, and also for individual guests, and is considered a bad weather offering. The maximum group size is 25 people per guide. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/fuehrung-durch-die-unterwelt-der-jahrhunderthalle-bochum-7.html))
Meeting Point with Good Orientation
The starting point is located in the visitor center in the pump house at the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum, An der Jahrhunderthalle 1, 44793 Bochum. Parking options are available at the Westpark/Jahrhunderthalle parking garage; public transport connection is described via the Bochumer Verein / Jahrhunderthalle tram stop. The venues are considered barrier-free accessible. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/fuehrung-durch-die-unterwelt-der-jahrhunderthalle-bochum-7.html))
Conclusion: A Small Path Beneath the Surface, A Big Look into Bochum's Past
This tour is ideal for anyone who wants to experience Bochum as a city of industrial culture, architecture, and vibrant history. Those who are enthusiastic about extraordinary city tours should mark this date and book early. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/fuehrung-durch-die-unterwelt-der-jahrhunderthalle-bochum-7.html))
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