Bochum

The terrain around Bochum is a gently rolling part of the Ruhr area, which has shaped both the city’s form and local economy. Coal mining and steel production made Bochum one of Germany’s major industrial centres during the 19th and 20th centuries, a legacy explored at the German Mining Museum, one of the world’s leading institutions of its kind. The Ruhr River passes through the city’s southern districts, where the Kemnader See reservoir provides a marked contrast to the dense urban core. Former industrial sites, including the Jahrhunderthalle, now also host concerts, exhibitions and festivals. Browse additional webcams from the Ruhr area to extend your view of Bochum and North Rhine-Westphalia.

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