Bocholt

Close to the Dutch border, at the crossroads of the Münsterland, the Ruhr region and the Lower Rhine – where there’s always something going on – that’s Bocholt. With its 216 km of cycle paths, the town is a paradise for cyclists and is superbly connected to the Münsterland’s 4,500 km cycle path network. The 100 Castles Route, the Flamingo Route and theHohe Mark Nature Park Route are just a few of the many cycle routes that lead all the way to the Netherlands.

Bocholt: a great place to live and visit

Bocholt has plenty of sights to offer. The town’s most beautiful building, the Historic Town Hall, dates back to the Dutch Renaissance. The Catholic parish church of St George was built slightly earlier, as a late-Gothic hall church. The textile industry is typical of the region. At the Westphalian Industrial Museum – Textile Museum in Bocholt, you can gain an insight into this fascinating subject. In Bocholt-Barlo, Diepenbrock Castle, an ancient knight’s residence dating from 1326, is well worth a visit.

You’ll find plenty of green space in the 69-hectare municipal forest, with well-maintained ponds and wildlife enclosures. And the 32-hectare Aasee, situated right on the edge of the town centre, is ideal for jogging, walking, swimming or a leisurely pedal boat ride in summer, before the sunsets create a romantic atmosphere as evening falls.

The perfect mix: adventure and relaxation

Bocholt is also home to numerous events. Almost every weekend there are concerts, festivals or exhibitions. One of the highlights of the year is the Bocholt Fair in autumn, which is one of the most popular folk festivals in the Münsterland region – enjoyed by locals and visitors from the surrounding area alike.

A stroll through the pedestrian zone and the ‘Shopping Arkaden’ and ‘Mein Neutor’ shopping centres is also a must during your visit. If you’re looking for regional produce, you’ll find it at the weekly market in the town centre. And if you fancy a bit of peace and quiet, you can really unwind and relax at the Inselbad Bahia with its first-class sauna facilities.