When does WAT connects take place?

The discovery round takes place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The joint tour starts at 3 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the neighborhood office at Westenfelder Str. 1 in 44866 Bochum.

What can participants expect?

Various social and community-oriented institutions and offerings in Wattenscheid-Mitte will be visited. These include family counseling, open spaces, youth offerings, and neighborhood management.

Can participants be active themselves?

Yes. At various stations, there are small actions where participants can join in.

Is there a reward for visiting all stations?

Anyone who visits all stations can win a small prize.

What is the cost of participation?

No fixed admission price is indicated.

Discover Wattenscheid: This special tour connects people and neighborhood

Name: WAT connects
Start: 2026-10-14T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-14T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtteilbüro Wattenscheid-Mitte

WAT connects: Discovering Wattenscheid-Mitte together

Wattenscheid-Mitte shows its vibrant side: During the discovery round WAT connects, social and community-oriented institutions in the neighborhood open their doors. On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, visitors will experience from 3 PM where people find advice, support, encounters, and space for their own ideas.

A neighborhood full of encounters

The neighborhood tour takes participants to various locations around Wattenscheid-Mitte. Family counseling, open spaces, youth offerings, and neighborhood management make visible how diverse social interaction is shaped in the area. Instead of viewing the city only from the perspective of its sights, this tour takes you right into everyday life on-site.

Looking behind the scenes

What happens in the institutions? Who helps with questions? Where do creative ideas, new contacts, and opportunities to participate arise? At the individual stops, participants meet engaged people and local offerings, gain insights into their work, and can get active themselves with small actions.

Joint start at the neighborhood office

Those who want to discover Wattenscheid-Mitte in a guided group meet at 3 PM at the neighborhood office on Westenfelder Straße 1. The joint tour connects orientation, encounter, and cultural enrichment. The neighborhood office serves as a central point of contact and interface between residents, local actors, and the city administration.

Participate and win

The discovery round invites not only listening. Small participatory actions make the neighborhood tour a direct discovery experience. Anyone visiting all the stations can also look forward to a small surprise.

Conclusion: See Wattenscheid-Mitte with new eyes

WAT connects makes visible what keeps a neighborhood lively: engaged people, open doors, practical support, and places for community. The tour is suitable for everyone who wants to get to know local offers, make contacts, and discover Wattenscheid-Mitte from a personal perspective. Come by and experience how much encounter this neighborhood holds.