Bielefeld City Guide

Bielefeld
City Guide 2010
www.bielefeld.de
Willkommen
WELCOME TO BIELEFELD!
CONTENTS
im Club!
Sparrenburg Festival
WELCOME TO BIELEFELD! ...................................................... 3
FIRST CONTACT FOR VISITORS –
BIELEFELD MARKETING GMBH TOURIST-INFORMATION ..................................................................... 4
Welcome to Bielefeld, the multi-faceted, lively university town with a high quality of life at the Teutoburg
Forest. Bielefeld is the economic and cultural centre of
East Westfalia-Lippe, one of the most dynamic economic
regions in Europe. Around 325,000 inhabitants make
Bielefeld one of the 20 major cities in Germany.
ATTRACTIONS ..................................................................................... 5
DISCOVER BIELEFELD
PLACES OF INTEREST .......................................................................... 6
MUSEUMS ................................................................................................ 10
LEISURE AND SPORTS
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BIELEFELD OVERVIEW ................................................................ 18
www.barre.de
EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS 2010 ................................................. 20
GUIDED TOURS ................................................................................ 22
CULTURAL VARIETY
THEATRES, CONCERTS & EVENTS ............................................... 24
BUSINESS AND EDUCATION .................................................. 26
CONFERENCES AND EVENT VENUES .............................. 28
Founded as a market town around 1214, Bielefeld has
developed ”along the linen thread” into a modern city.
The Linen Weaver Statue, the Steam Engine, and the
Ravensberg Spinning Mill are landmarks of this development. Historic industrial buildings shape the present
townscape alongside extensive green belts and modern
architecture.
Situated within the hills of the Teutoburg Forest, Bielefeld
provides a wide variety of leisure opportunities. The
thriving cultural scene offers an events programme full
of contrasts and highlights.
Shopping, education, leisure, culture or sports – discover
Bielefeld as a friendly town of green spaces. This
brochure lists ideas, facts and figures, events, addresses
and other information.
Enjoy your stay!
SHOPPING IN BIELEFELD ......................................................... 29
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Privatbrauer aus Leidenschaft.
IMPRINT .................................................................................................. 30
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FIRST CONTACT FOR VISITORS – TOURIST-INFORMATION
ATTRACTIONS
BIELEFELD MARKETING GMBH
Whatever you are looking for:
Bielefeld offers exciting
opportunities for relaxation and
cultural events.
Highlights of the Bielefeld events
calendar are the Museums, Churches
and Galleries Open Night ”Nachtansichten” in April, the Leineweber
Market in May, the Sparrenburg
Festival with its medieval spectacular in July, the Bielefeld Wine
Festival, the Stadtwerke run & roll
day in September and the Christmas
Market starting at the end of November. 11 museums present a rich
year-round programme of permanent
and special exhibitions.
Museums, Churches and Galleries Open Night
For all enquiries concerning your stay in Bielefeld, Bielefeld Marketing
GmbH with its Tourist Information Centre is your ideal contact on the
spot. Hotel accommodation, ticket service, guided tours or complete
packages – we are pleased to give competent, tailor-made and friendly
advice.
Tourist-Information
Niederwall 23 · 33602 Bielefeld
Phone: +49 (0) 521 516 999
Fax: +49 (0) 521 178 811
[email protected]
www.bielefeld-marketing.de
Mon – Fri
9.30 – 18.00
Sat
9.30 – 16.00
Guided Tours and Other Offers
Organisation of guided walking
tours and coach tours, knowledge
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able town guides, accompanying
events and a variety of complete
packages
+49 (0) 521 516 102
www.bielefeld.de
Advance Ticket Sales
Tickets for events in Bielefeld and
across Germany, vouchers for
musicals, concerts, theatre, variety...
+49 (0)521 516 999
The Rudolf-Oetker Concert Hall with
its outstanding acoustics has an
excellent reputation among connoisseurs of classical music. International concerts and other cultural
events are staged in the ”Stadthalle” events venue, the Seidensticker
Halle and at Ravensberg Park.
Events Calendar, Town
Information and Souvenirs
All there is to know about places of
interest and museums, up to date
information on events, a wide range
of brochures, leaflets and souvenirs
+49 (0) 521 516 999
www.bielefeld.de
Historic buildings characterise the
face of Bielefeld, alongside generously laid out greenbelts and modern
architecture. 4,800 hectares of forest
with 580 km of walking trails provide
an attractive setting around the
town.
Platinum- and
Goldsmith
BIELEFELD
Opening Times:
Monday - Saturday
11.00 - 1.00
closed Sundays
Services:
Accommodation Booking Service
For more than 60 hotels and guest
houses of all standards and price
categories
+49 (0) 521 512 750
www.bielefeld
-zimmervermittlung.de
Productions of a consistently high
standard in Bielefeld's theatres are
guaranteed to draw enthusiasts
for music and drama from far afield.
Ravensberg Spinning Mill
Bielefeld Tourist Card
Free travel on buses and trams, free
entry to 8 museums and Sparrenburg Castle, a free guided city tour
and discounts on 37 inviting Bielefeld attractions, including an ice
rink and theatres – all this comes
with our Bielefeld Tourist Card –
available for 1 day or 3 days, for
individuals or small groups.
In the Heart of the Old Town!
Reservations:
Tel.: 05 21.1 36 51 51
Fax: 05 21.1 36 51 53
Welle 3 • 33602 Bielefeld • Tel. 05 21 - 6 53 93
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PLACES OF INTEREST
Old Market Square
Bielefeld’s historic old town
centre is lined with impressive Patrician houses, including the Crüwell House
with its ornate late Gothic
stepped gable from 1530.
Linen Weaver Statue
The Linen Weaver Statue was created by Hans Perathoner in 1909 to symbolise the economic development
of the town and its close relationship with linen processing. The Linen Weaver and Sparrenburg Castle are the
symbolic landmarks of Bielefeld.
Location: Altstädter Kirchpark
Spiegelshof
Manor house in the Weser
Renaissance style with
a beautiful view towards
Sparrenburg Castle. Home
of namu - the Museum for
Nature, Mankind and the
Environment.
Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
Built around 1904, and incorporating a blend of historical styles, the Old Town Hall and the City Theatre form
an architectural entity. A model of Bielefeld in 1650 is
on display in the foyer.
Location: Niederwall 25
Linen Weaver Statue
Sparrenburg Castle
Arrive and feel at home – an extensive range of
more than 60 establishments in the city centre, at
the edge of town, and in the countryside - from
luxury hotels to family run guest houses - are looking
forward to your visit.
Linger and enjoy – A great choice of cosy Westfalian pubs, cafés, elegant gourmet restaurants, and
bustling beer gardens is on offer in the historic Old
Town and all over Bielefeld. Thriving themed entertainment venues, music bars and discotheques
also promise a good time.
Information
• in the new leaflet ”Bielefeld - Hotels,
Pensionen & Gastronomie”
• and at www.bielefeld.de
Accommodation
• free booking service at Bielefeld Marketing GmbH
(booking hotline +49 (0) 521 512 750)
Mon-Fri 9.30-18.00 and Sat 9.30-16.00
• and at www.bielefeld-zimmervermittlung.de
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News from the Castle
Celebrate in style
at Sparrenburg Castle
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view over the city
® Function room for 70 guests
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Opening Times:
daily from 11.30
food served
12.00 -14.00 & 18.00 -22.00
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Relax in the
Teutoburg Forest
Illustration: Geyer
■ HOSPITALITY IN BIELEFELD
Discover Bielefeld – with an expert guide or on your
own. Gain insights into almost 800 years of eventful
town history.
Sparrenburg Castle
Built around 1240, Sparrenburg Castle is Bielefeld’s
imposing landmark. The tower gives a unique panoramic
view over the city and the surrounding countryside.
The castle’s casemates, an extensive network of underground passages, are well worth exploring on a guided
tour.
Opening Times
Ascent of Tower
April - October, daily
10.00 - 18.00
Charges
adults
€ 1.50
senior citizens, children, students
€ 1.00
groups (from 20)
€ 1.00
Guided Tours
Visit to the casemates (underground passages)
April - October:
Guided tours daily at
11.00 and 14.30
Groups by appointment
Charges
adults
€ 2.50
senior citizens, children, students
€ 1.50
groups (from 20)
€ 1.50
Information +49 (0) 521 136 7956
[email protected]
www.sparrenburg.info
Ravensberg Park
The historic buildings of the former Ravensberg Spinning
Mill house a variety of cultural venues. In addition to
the Huelsmann Museum exhibiting masterworks of
European arts and crafts, there are an adult education
centre, the History Museum, an art cinema, restaurant
and an events centre.
Location: Ravensberger Park 1
Restaurant Sparrenburg I Familie Niegisch
Am Sparrenberg 38a | 33602 Bielefeld
Tel. 6 59 39 | Fax 6 59 99
[email protected]
www.restaurant-sparrenburg.de
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year-round camping
caravan rental
party room
beer garden
Camping Park Meyer zu Bentrup
Vogelweide 9 • D-33649 Bielefeld
Fon +49 (0) 521 459 22 33 • Fax +49 (0) 521 45 90 17
E-Mail: [email protected]
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PLACES OF INTEREST
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The Specialist for Coffees, Teas,
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Goldstraße 12
Tel. 05 21 / 17 17 23
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33602 Bielefeld
Neustädter
Marienkirche
(Marien Church)
With its twin steeples,
the late 13th century
Marien Church is a
significant building in
Bielefeld’s new town
and a landmark of the
region. This cruciform
hall church was founded
by Otto III, Count of
Ravensberg, as a
collegiate church. It is
now a Protestant parish
church and a venue for
church music concerts.
The interior contains art
treasures from seven centuries. The Bielefeld Lady Altar
from 1400 is the most precious piece, having achieved
European Cultural Heritage status.
Location: Papenmarkt 10 a
St. Jodokus-Kirche (St. Jodokus Church)
This former Franciscan monastery church was consecrated in 1511. The interior features several treasures well
worth seeing: a Black Madonna from 1220, a wooden
sculpture of St. Jodokus from around 1480 and icons
by Saweljew from 1962.
Location: Klosterplatz 1
Grest'scher Hof
Not far from the Museum Waldhof and the Kunsthalle
Bielefeld is this former nobleman’s residence with a
delightful oriel and stair tower.
Built in the 16th century for mayor Caspar von Greste,
the Grest’scher Hof later became an orphanage and
cholera station. It was altered in 1869 and its north
wing incorporated into Bielefeld’s oldest grammar
school – now the Ratsgymnasium.
Location: Nebelswall
Rudolf-Oetker-Halle (Rudolf Oetker Concert Hall)
Renowned for its acoustics and unique architecture,
the Rudolf Oetker Hall, opened in 1930, is rated by
experts as one of the most beautiful concert halls in
Europe. This highly acclaimed classical music venue
also stages a variety of other music and cultural events,
and the International Dance Festival Bielefeld every
summer.
Directly adjacent to the concert hall is the Bürgerpark
municipal park with its impressive rose garden.
Location: Lampingstraße 16
A Real Pub!
Be there as your pint is brewed in front of
your eyes - in Bielefeld’s first and only
pub brewery, in the heart of the old town.
• quality traditional dining
• cosy atmosphere
• Sunday gourmet brunch
• open for you daily from 12.00
• room for 300 chilled guests
• large beer garden
• hearty pork knuckle evening
every Tuesday
and much more...
Welcome
Stadttheater (City Theatre)
Designed by the architect Bernhard Sehring, the city
theatre with its interesting mix of Baroque and Art
Nouveau styles opened in 1904 with a performance of
Schiller’s Joan of Arc. The original building was extensively restored in 2006. The Stadttheater Bielefeld offers
more than 500 performances in drama, opera, dance
and music every year, making it one of the largest
theatres in the region.
Location: Niederwall 27
Altstädter
Nicolaikirche
(Nicolai Church)
Not far from the Old
Market Square stands
Bielefeld’s oldest town
church, which became
an independent parish
church in 1236. The
interior of this Gothic
hall church (1340)
features a priceless
wooden altar carved
at the Antwerp workshops of the St. Luke’s
guild in 1524 depicting
more than 250 biblical
figures.
A daily carillon with 36 bells peals at 9.58, 12.58, 15.58
and 18.58
Location: Niedernstraße 4
Neustadt 24, 32756 Detmold,
Telefon: 05231-309458
[email protected]
www.detmolder-sommertheater.de
If you are not willing to expand
your horizons - in this case over
the Lippe hills - you’ll miss many
gems:
Detmold’s Summer Theatre in this former royal town
below the Hermann monument is a very special venue.
At the end of the 19th century the theatre could only be
used in the warm summer months, but, after an eventful
history, it is now a modern structure with a captivating
combination of historic building and up-to-date
ambience, staging performances all year round. Classical concerts, literary and music cabaret, plays, films,
musicals and children’s events offer an outstanding
theatrical evening for everyone.
Hagenbruchstraße 8 • 33602 Bielefeld
Tel. 05 21 / 6 23 51 • Fax 05 21 / 6 23 99
[email protected] • www.brauhaus-joh-albrecht.de
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MUSEUMS
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Historisches Museum
Town and social history,
industrial life
The History Museum in Ravensberg Park illustrates living conditions in Bielefeld and the region
from first settlement to the present
in lively and attractive displays. It
focuses on the industrialisation
from the mid 19th century as the
foundation of Bielefeld’s success.
In the restored buildings of the former Ravensberg Spinning Mill,
original sewing machines and bicycles made in Bielefeld, together
with documents of working class
culture and middle class life chronicle the city’s development. Interactive displays stimulate curiosity
and an interest in local history.
Wed - Fri
10.00 - 17.00
Sat, Sun
11.00 - 18.00
Entrance fees
adults
€ 4.50
groups
€ 3.50
Guided tours
in English (by appointment)
adults
€ 40.00
Contact/Information
Historisches Museum
Ravensberger Park 2
33607 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 513 630
+49 (0) 521 516 745
www.historisches-museum
-bielefeld.de
Museum Huelsmann
Kunst + Design
European arts and crafts from
the Renaissance to the present
day
Masterpieces of European arts and
crafts outline Renaissance, Baroque and Classicism design periods
in courtly silverware, rare porcelain, glass, furniture, clocks and
scientific instruments. A separate
section houses art from Asia. The
renowned Huelsmann collection
and the Hertha Koenig bequest
provide the greater part of the museum’s permanent exhibition in
the former manager’s mansion of
the Ravensberg Spinning Mill from
1865. The adjacent White Villa displays modern design and there are
additional temporary exhibitions
and educational activities.
Tues - Sat
14.00 - 18.00
Sun
11.00 - 18.00
group visits can be arranged outside
opening hours
Entrance fees
adults
€ 5.00
groups & students
€ 3.00
Guided tours
in English
(by appointment)
€ 40.00
Contact/Information
Museum Huelsmann
Kunst + Design
Ravensberger Park 3
33607 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 513 767
+49 (0) 521 513 768
www.museumhuelsmann.de
Bauernhaus-Museum
Rural life in the Ravensberg area
around 1850
Bielefeld’s Farmhouse Museum,
the oldest open air museum in
Westfalia, received a Special Commendation in the European Museum of the Year Awards in 2001.
It has been located on Ochsenheide hill in Bielefeld since 1917.
The 1590 farmhouse was moved
from Rödinghausen and erected
Party in the Park - even when it’s raining
Kunsthalle Bielefeld
International art of
the 20th/21st century
The ”Kunsthalle Bielefeld” is a tourist attraction and Bielefeld landmark, designed by New York
architect Philip Johnson and opened in 1968 to house international
20th century art. The adjacent
sculpture park was recreated in
2008 to original plans. Four special
exhibitions on Classic Modernism
are staged each year; 2010 sees
”German Impressionism” and
”Westfalian Expressionism”. Solo
shows and themed exhibitions of
contemporary art are complemented by changing displays from the
permanent collection of Expressionist paintings by Nolde, Beckmann, Kirchner and others. Cubist
sculptures and works by Max
Ernst, Anselm Kiefer and Georg Baselitz further prove the high calibre
of Bielefeld’s acquisitions.
Tues/Thu/Fri/Sun 11.00 - 18.00
Wed
11.00 - 21.00
Sat
10.00 - 18.00
Entrance fees
adults
€ 7.00/€ 8.00
concessions
€ 2.00 - 6.00
groups
€ 5.00/€ 6.00
Guided tours
in English
(by appointment)
€ 50.00
Contact/Information
Kunsthalle Bielefeld
Artur-Ladebeck-Straße 5
33602 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 3299 9500
+49 (0) 521 3299 95050
www.kunsthalle-bielefeld.de
CATERING BY
with strong voluntary, private and
local authority support. The museum also has a post mill from
1686, a bake house from 1764, a
store house from 1795 and a flax
mill from 1826. All illustrate farming life in mid 19th century Ravensberg region. There is a café in
the 1807 barn, while an artisan’s
house is used for children’s educational activities.
Feb to Dec:
Tues - Fri
10.00 - 18.00
Sat, Sun + public hols
11.00 - 18.00
Entrance fees
adults
€ 3.00
concessions
€ 1.50
Guided tours
in English
(by appointment)
€ 40.00
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Dramatic Ambience
for your Event
The Ravensberger Park
with its historic
atmosphere gives your
event an impressive
and unique setting.
We offer the best for a
memorable experience:
quality catering, the
latest technology, space
for 20 to 400 guests.
Everything is at hand.
Ravensberger Park 6, Bielefeld
Telefon: 0521/96688-0
www.ravensbergerpark.de
Contact/Information
Bauernhaus-Museum
Dornberger Str. 82
33619 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 521 8550
+49 (0) 521 521 8552
www.bielefelder
-bauernhausmuseum.de
BEST WESTERN HOTEL
OLDENTRUPER HOF
Overnighting, conferencing, sports, fitness and relaxation
in a personal atmosphere, conveniently situated in a quiet
location at the edge of the city.
• 133 comfortable rooms
• 14 event spaces on 1,200m2 for 10-300 guests
• 2 restaurants and bars: Westfalian and international cuisine
• spacious wellness area: indoor swimming pool, sauna,
whirlpool
How to find us: A2 motorway, exit Bielefeld-Zentrum, 1.4 km
Parking: 200 on-site free spaces
Niedernholz 2 • 33699 Bielefeld
Tel. 05 21 / 20 90 - 0 • Fax: 05 21 / 20 90 - 100
www.oldentruper-bielefeld.bestwestern.de
[email protected]
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MUSEUMS
Bielefelder Kunstverein
im Waldhof
Contemporary art
and sculpture garden
This Bielefeld arts society is based
in one of the city’s oldest buildings, a 16th century Weser Renaissance nobleman’s residence.
Five exhibitions each year and an
extensive events programme focus
on international contemporary art
in all media, often discovering the
latest talent.
Thu/Fri
15.00 - 19.00
Sat, Sun
12.00 - 19.00
and by prior arrangement
Entrance fees
adults
€ 3.00
concessions
€ 1.50
children free
Contact/Information
Bielefelder Kunstverein
im Waldhof
Welle 61
33602 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 178 806
+49 (0) 521 178 810
www.bielefelder-kunstverein.de
namu
Museum for nature, mankind and
the environment
The Museum for nature, mankind
and the environment features a
new concept: ”Extinction or Survival” intentionally reverses the traditional linear approach of past,
present and future. The visitor enters a museum which looks back
on natural and environmental developments by describing the
world of today. Dozens of species,
all endangered by mankind, are
conserved in ice cabinets lining
the visitor route. Fossils are witnesses to the geological past. In
the museum vaults, visitors can
marvel at unique mineral exhibits.
An extensive educational programme complements the displays, and children’s birthday
parties can also be held at namu.
Wed - Sun
10.00 - 17.00
Entrance fees
adults
€ 3.50
concessions
€ 2.50
Contact/Information
namu Museum
Kreuzstr. 20
33602 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 516 734
+49 (0) 521 512 490
www.namu-ev.de
Museum Wäschefabrik
Images of 80 years of work in
the linen industry
Hidden behind houses lies a former
linen works built in 1913 by the
Jewish businessman Hugo Juhl to
manufacture table and bed linen,
lingerie and gentlemen’s shirts. He
was forced to sell in 1938. Production ceased in the 1980s and the
factory has been transformed into
a unique museum. The original works
can be viewed and there are changing
exhibitions.
Sun
11.00 - 18.00
guided tours and educational
events outside opening hours
by appointment
Entrance fees
adults
€ 3.00
students
€ 1.50
Guided tours
in English (by appointment)
groups (of up to 15)
€ 60.00
student groups
(of up to 15)
€ 35.00
Contact/Information
Museum Wäschefabrik
Viktoriastraße 48 a
33602 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 60 464
+49 (0) 521 60 468
www.museum-waeschefabrik.de
Dr. Oetker Welt
Dr. Oetker World is an interactive
exhibition around the well known
food brand. An old industrial building at the company’s headquarters has been converted to a new
approach in corporate presentation. Informative and fun consumer-focused displays raise brand
awareness while mouth watering
creations from the ”transparent
kitchen” round off the picture. Dr.
Oetker welcomes everyone with an
interest in this family business and
its products.
entry by appointment only
Entrance fees
€ 8.00
Contact/Information
Dr. Oetker Welt
Lutterstr. 14
33617 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 0800 71 727 374
www.oetker.de
Deutsches Fächer Museum
Fans from five centuries
The German Fan Museum hosts a
new exhibition on ”The Two Faces
of Prussia”. Helmets, medals and
souvenirs show the military side,
while the artistic side is represented by fans from the Prussian
courts, quality painted porcelain
and cast iron jewellery from Berlin.
The Brandenburg Gate is depicted
on a royal fan and a Meissen cup.
A special display features ladies
fashion accessories.
Wed - Thu
14.30 - 17.30
group visits by appointment
Entrance fees
adults
€ 3.00
students
€ 2.00
Guided tours
in English
(by appointment)
€ 30.00
Contact/Information
Deutsches Fächer Museum
Barisch Stiftung
Am Bach 19
33602 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 64 186
+49 (0) 521 64 187
www.bielefeld.de
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LEISURE AND SPORTS
Football Stadium SchücoArena
The football club ’DSC Arminia Bielefeld’ plays its athome matches right in the centre of town, at the ’SchücoArena’ football ground. This state-of-the-art venue
has space for up to 27,300 spectators.
Contact/Information
SchücoArena
Fussballstadion
Melanchthonstr. 31 a, 33615 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 966 110
+49 (0) 521 966 11 333
www.arminia-bielefeld.de
Club offices: Mon – Fri
9.00 - 17.30
Discover Bielefeld by bicycle
Teutoburg Forest Nature Park
The Teutoburger Wald/Teutoburg Forest gives Bielefeld’s townscape its unique character. Reaching to 446
metres, this range of hills was made famous by the
”Battle of the Teutoburg Forest” between the Romans
and German warriors in the year 9 AD.
One of the most scenic ridge walks in Germany – the
Hermannsweg – runs along the top of the Teutoburg
Forest straight through the centre of Bielefeld. A total
of 4,800 hectares of forest create the highly varied
framework of an attractive landscape.
Tourist-Information
Niederwall 23 · 33602 Bielefeld
Phone: +49 (0) 521 516 999
Fax: +49 (0) 521 178 811
[email protected]
www.bielefeld.de
Mon – Fri
Sat
14
9.30 – 18.00
9.30 – 16.00
Walking and Cycling
Within the city boundaries and mainly in the Teutoburg
Forest, there are numerous walking trails totalling
c.580 km. Stages of the 156 km ”Hermannsweg”, a
long-distance footpath from Rheine via Bielefeld to
Horn-Bad Meinberg along the ridge of the Teutoburg
Forest, and the 78 km circular ”Wappenweg” around
Bielefeld, make ideal walks. Day tours on other walking circuits, educational trails, and historic paths let
you find out more about Bielefeld and its surroundings.
The Teutoburg Forest, the Ravensberger Land and extensive greenbelts including the Obersee Lake encourage shorter cycling trips within Bielefeld, such as
following the marked cycling trails BI 1 - BI 10. The red
and white signs of the NRW cycling network direct you
into all districts of Bielefeld, to nearby towns and railway stations. Or you can make Bielefeld your starting
point for a grand tour. Four well-signposted cycling
trails pass right through Bielefeld: the three long-distance train/cycle routes Teuto-Senne (Osnabrück-Paderborn), Weser-Lippe (Bremen-Paderborn), and
Hellweg-Weser (Soest-Hameln), and the Wellness
Cycle Route.
The Tourist Information Centre can supply walking and
cycling maps and brochures with detailed information.
Tierpark Olderdissen (Olderdissen Animal Park)
This well-loved animal park, established from a fawn
nursery run by the town’s forester and opened in 1930,
nestles in the attractive landscape of the Teutoburg
Forest. More than 450 animals of 100 indigenous species can be observed on 15 hectares, with ponds, meadows and forests. Excellent animal husbandry has
facilitated the breeding of rare and endangered species. A favourite destination for all the family, Older-
Olderdissen Animal Park
dissen is free of charge and open all year round, providing a major attraction with its brown bear enclosure.
Location: Dornberger Straße 149 a
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The Hotel-Residence is one
of the top hotels in EastWestfalia!
Connoisseurs, those searching for
peace and quiet, conference and
seminar participants, gourmets,
wellness enthusiasts and sportspeople are spoilt for choice here!
Comfort at the highest level,
Klosterhof 2-3 · 33428 Marienfeld
Telefon: 05247-7080 · Fax: 05247-80484 combined with a historic ambience
and professional, personal service.
E-Mail: [email protected]
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LEISURE AND SPORTS
Obersee Lake and Viaduct
This green recreational space covering over 80 hectares was created in the early 1980s as part of a large
rain water management system around the Obersee
Lake and is ideal for walking, jogging and cycling.
From the highest points of the area, visitors can enjoy
a breathtaking panorama over the district of Schildesche towards the Teutoburg Forest. The main railway
line from Cologne to Berlin crosses a majestic viaduct
originally constructed to connect Bielefeld to the Cologne-Minden railway in 1847.
Climbing and Team Park
Climbing Park at Johannisberg
In the Climbing and Team Park within the trees at Johannisberg, enthusiasts can acquire a wide variety of
outdoor climbing and balancing skills. More than 40
tasks are divided into three circuits of different grades
and heights. Visitors move around a safe environment
of ropes, beams and platforms. Physical activity, fun
and team building are at the centre of this sporting experience in a natural environment.
Get Healthy
Through Sport!
Tennis
Fitness
Aerobics
Squash
Football
Sauna
Solarium
Badminton
Restaurant
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Viaduct/District of Schildesche
Contact/Information
Kletterpark
Am Johannisberg 3
33615 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 5231 569 452
+49 (0) 5231 561 325
Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden in the district of Gadderbaum
was created in 2003. It was designed to be a viewing
garden and laid out as a dry landscape according to
”Kare san sui” principles based on the early Edo style
(1603-1868) towards the end of the strict Zen garden
design period. Visitors experience the garden with
their eyes only, not walking through this idealised representation of the natural world. The wooden entrance gate – as in most Japanese gardens symbolising
the gates to heaven – is only opened very rarely.
Location: Quellenhofweg 125
Botanischer Garten (Botanical Garden)
The Botanical Garden has a delightful tranquil setting
at Kahler Berg close to the town centre and offers the
visitor an ever changing picture through the seasons.
Botanists and the general public alike admire the extensive plant collections and the wide variety of landscaped gardens. Special highlights include the rhododendron and azalea displays, and the presentation
of different natural settings such as rock gardens, alpine beds, medicinal and herb plantings, heather gardens and beech wood flora. The Botanical Garden is
free of charge and open all year round.
Location: Am Kahlenberg 16
Sports Facilities and Events
Another Bielefeld attraction is the centrally situated
Ishara Sports and Leisure Pool complex. 11 other indoor
and open-air swimming pools in the city invite the
visitor. Many sports grounds and halls, an ice rink,
several equestrian centres, a karting track and other
venues enable the enthusiast to pursue their preferred
sports and leisure activities. Badminton, tennis, squash
and golf are also well catered for.
International sporting events in and around Bielefeld
include the annual Hermannslauf, a multi-terrain run
over 31 km from Detmold to Bielefeld’s Sparrenburg
Castle, and the pre-Wimbledon men’s tennis tournament in nearby Halle/Westfalen. Information and
dates of sporting events and games of DSC Arminia
Bielefeld football club at
www.bielefeld.de
Places of Interest around Bielefeld
Favourites for short excursions in the Teutoburg Forest
are the Hermannsdenkmal monument, the Externsteine rock formation, and the Safari and Hollywood Park
at Stukenbrock. Further destinations well worth a visit
include the old Hanseatic town of Lemgo, Detmold with
its royal palace and the Westfalian open air museum,
and MARTa in Herford, a gallery created by the architect
Frank Gehry to provide unique insights into contemporary art.
THE GOLFING PARADISE
At the Western edge of the Teutoburg Forest, under the
watchful eyes of Hermann’s monument, surrounded by
the rugged Senne landscape, ideally situated between
Bielefeld, Gütersloh, Detmold and Paderborn - lies the
Senne Gut Welschof Golf Course in Stukenbrock.
• golf academy with
cutting-edge facilities
• taster courses
• proficiency courses
• individual tuition
• group training from
4 participants
• variety of
memberships
Senne-Golf Gut Welschof Betriebs-GmbH & Co.KG
Augustdorfer Straße 72 · D-33758 Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock
Telefon: 0 52 07 - 92 09 36 · Fax: 0 52 07 - 8 87 88 · www.sennegolfclub.de
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BIELEFELD OVERVIEW
TRAVEL TO AND WITHIN BIELEFELD
PUPLIC TRANSPORT
Bielefeld’s excellent infrastructure
and its central location put it
within easy reach of all parts of
Europe.
Excellent tram (StadtBahn) and
bus (StadtBus) network.
Information and timetables available at moBiel.
Price category 1, ”Der Sechser” applies across the whole of Bielefeld.
Route information in the leaflet
”Wo ist was?”, at the service centres of moBiel and on the internet.
Contact:
ServiceCenter moBiel at Jahnplatz
Mon - Fri
7.30 - 18.00
Sat
8.30 - 14.00
moBiel Haus, Niederwall 9
(near Tourist Information)
Mon - Fri
10.00 - 19.00
Sat
10.00 - 14.00
Timetable Information:
+49 (0)521 514 545
Motorways
A 2 Dortmund – Berlin
A 33/44 Kassel – Osnabrück
A 30 Bad Oeynhausen – Amsterdam
Rail Travel
Bielefeld railway station
with ICE-, IC-, EC services from
Dortmund 45 min,
Hamburg 2.5 h,
Berlin 3.5 h
Air Travel
Paderborn-Lippstadt airport
(45 km)
Münster/Osnabrück airport
(50 km)
Hannover airport (120 km)
Düsseldorf airport (190 km)
Bielefeld airfield (9 km)
Ready For Departure - Celebrations & Parties
Get Your Party on the Tracks
Birthdays, weddings or company outings:
book the SparrenExpress for your celebrations!
Take as many as 50 guests in Bielefeld’s unique
party tram around the city’s streets – brilliant fun
guaranteed!
With cosy seating & buffet tables, music,
bar & toilets. We’ll take good care of you.
Info and bookings: (05 21) 51-42 86
[email protected] | www.moBiel.de
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EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS 2010
to a favourite festival. The ”Otto Schwarzfischer Oktoberfestkapelle” promises an authentic beer tent atmosphere with genuine Bavarian brass band music and the
latest hits straight from the ”Schottenhamel” at the
Munich Oktoberfest. Here is your chance - get your
dirndls and lederhosen on and enjoy super fun, Bavarian
delicacies and a proper litre of beer.
25.04.2010
Hermannslauf | International Running Event
The Hermannslauf – from the Hermannsdenkmal
monument near Detmold to Sparrenburg Castle in
Bielefeld – is a running event for everyone. With an
overall distance of 30.7 km, it has delighted an international field of runners for more than three decades, as
well as attracting thousands of spectators along a route
full of natural beauty.
14. - 16.05.2010
La Strada | Car Show & More
A nostalgia for classic cars, gleaming chrome, dreams
of mobility on four wheels: ”La Strada” sees vintage
car enthusiasts from near and far gather in Bielefeld.
Visitors are enchanted by elegance and technology,
professional expertise, music, a variety of food and
drink, and an attractive events programme.
Information
Tourist-Information
Niederwall 23, 33602 Bielefeld
Phone: +49 (0) 521 516 999
Fax: +49 (0) 521 178 811
[email protected]
www.bielefeld.de
Opening hours:
Mon – Fri
9.30 - 18.00
Sat
9.30 - 16.00
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28. - 30.05.2010
Leineweber-Markt
East Westfalia's largest Street Fair
The Leineweber-Markt (Linen Weaver Market) is Bielefeld’s
most popular street fair with the richest traditions. For
three days at the end of May, the city centre of Bielefeld
transforms itself into an open air stage. Visitors from
the region and far away enjoy an entertaining mix of
street theatre, cabaret, folklore, jazz, rock and other
shows – and all for free. The nostalgic hustle and bustle
of a fairground and activities for children are ideal
complements to staged events.
05.06.2010
Carnival der Kulturen | International Street Parade
A miracle of joie de vivre, an international festival of
multi-culturalism, a parade of masks, costumes, and
fantastic installations. The annual Carnival of Cultures
unites generations, with around 2,000 participants and
70 groups from across the world performing to as many
as 100,000 spectators – a firework for the senses, an
unlimited array of colours, rhythms and moving images.
13.07. - 01.08.2010
FIFA Under-20 Women’s Football World Cup
Bielefeld is a main venue of the 2010 FIFA Under-20
Women’s World Cup! 16 teams from all continents are
taking part. The FIFA U-20-Frauen-WM Stadion at
Melanchthonstraße will host ten of the 32 games. Group
stage matches, one of the quarter finals, a semi-final,
the third place playoff and the final on 1st August all
take place in Bielefeld. Before and during the World
Cup, there will be a wide-ranging programme of arts,
cultural and sporting events related to girls’ and women’s
football.
18. - 31.07.2010
Tanzfestival Bielefeld | Dance Festival
Experts from around the world lead amateur and professional dancers. The Bielefeld Dance Festival offers
workshops and the creation of individual choreogra-
phies in addition to four performances by contemporary dance companies. The choice of ensembles is
testament to the impressive variety in international
modern dance.
23. - 25.07.2010
Sparrenburgfest | Medieval Spectacular at the
Castle
For three days, the Middle Ages return to Bielefeld.
Bielefeld’s favourite visitor destination, Sparrenburg
Castle, provides the backdrop for the hustle and bustle
of this medieval fair where every July magicians and
storytellers bring the times of minstrels, the Black
Death, and wanton high spirits to life and hawkers and
craftsmen peddle their wares at the historic market.
07. - 12.09.2010
Weinmarkt | Wine Festival
Though the Teutoburg Forest is not renowned for its
wines, Bielefeld stages its 29th Wine Festival in the old
part of town. The atmospheric surroundings of Bielefeld’s
”front room”, the Alter Markt, Niedernstraße and Altstädter Kirchplatz, hold tastings of a multitude of wines
from Germany’s famous growing regions.
12.09.2010
Stadtwerke run & roll day | running, walking,
skating event
On this day, Bielefeld’s urban motorway, over its entire
length of more than 8 km, is the setting for a special
sports event for all. The multi-lane Ostwestfalendamm
is closed to all vehicles and open instead to runners,
skaters, walkers and wheelchair users. Events include
a variety of competitions for all the family.
22. - 23.10.2010
Bielefeld Oktoberfest
The Bavarian Beer Festival in East Westfalia
A traditional autumn highlight in the events calendar
of East Westfalia: The Bielefeld Oktoberfest, now in its
13th year. The Seidensticker Halle again opens its doors
gudrun
presse
JEWELLERY, WATCHES AND ART
30 years ago, the diamond learned to levitate.
NIESSING
24.04.2010
Nachtansichten | Bielefeld Museums, Churches and
Galleries Open Night
Encounter exciting exhibitions, fascinating installations and surprising performances by night. Discover
Bielefeld’s cultural life in all its dazzling guises.
22.11. - 23.12. + 27. - 30.12.2010
Weihnachtsmarkt | Christmas Market
Bielefeld’s Christmas Market attracts hundreds of
thousands of visitors to the town every year. Enjoy the
aroma of gingerbread, mulled wine and numerous other
Christmas treats. More than 100 festively decorated
half-timbered stalls add magic to Bielefeld’s city centre
in the weeks of Advent. The established shops within
the pedestrian precincts offer an ideal combination of
presents, crafts and culinary delicacies, while a programme of choir singing, concerts, storytelling and
much more evokes the spirit of Christmas.
GOLDSMITH
OBERNSTRASSE 14
EING. GOLDSTRASSE
33602 BIELEFELD
TEL. 05 21.521 65 21
www.gudrun-presse.de
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DISCOVER BIELEFELD
GUIDED TOURS
From the Castle into the City
This two hour guided tour transports you back to life
in Sparrenburg Castle in the Middle Ages. The castle's
commanding perspective makes it easy to identify
medieval Bielefeld's layout with its horseshoe-shaped
ground plan and its most important trading place, the
”Alter Markt”. Other stages in Bielefeld's history are
represented by the town hall and several churches,
which will also be visited.
A guided tour of the castle's underground passages
can be arranged.
Charges:
English, French, Spanish,
Dutch, Portuguese
€ 75.00
Available: all year for groups of up to 30
Discover Bielefeld - under this motto, Bielefeld Marketing GmbH offers a variety of guided tours around the
friendly town at the Teutoburg Forest. With expert
guidance, you will gain first impressions of sights
worth seeing and exploring in Bielefeld, get valuable
information on Bielefeld's history, and look at interesting landmarks as witnesses of the past.
Guided Coach Tours for Groups
For party groups and conference visitors, guided tours
by coach can be arranged for specific dates. On the
two hour tour, requests for particular visits can be accommodated.
A coach can also be provided.
Charges:
English, French, Spanish,
Dutch, Portuguese
€ 75.00
Available: all year on request
Guided Walking Tours of the Old Town
This one and a half hour history walking tour leads
from the Old Town Hall across the Old Market Square
and its lovingly restored Patrician houses past the Nicolai Church and Marien Church with their ornate altars. The walk continues to the city’s birthplace at
Waldhof, passing many other landmarks and ends at
the Kunsthalle Bielefeld, an architectural highlight of
Modernism.
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Charges: English, French, Spanish,
Dutch, Portuguese
Available: all year for groups of up to 30
€ 65.00
Combined Guided Tours
This comprehensive 2.5 hour tour combines a history
walk with a coach tour through the friendly town at the
Teutoburg Forest.
Charges:
English, French, Spanish,
Dutch, Portuguese
€ 85.00
Available:
all year for groups of up to 30
Information & Bookings
Tourismus
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 33602 Bielefeld
Phone: +49 (0) 521 516 102
Fax: +49 (0) 521 516 163
[email protected]
www.bielefeld-marketing.de
www.bielefeld.de
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Industrial Architecture
Despite first impressions to the contrary, the Industrial Revolution has left its mark on Bielefeld. 19th century
factories define whole inner-city districts, such as the
imposing complex of the Ravensberg Spinning Mill, for
a long time one of the largest flax spinning mills in
Europe, and the former Dürkopp engineering works,
covering 70,000 m2. These witnesses to Bielefeld’s
industrial and social past are well worth a visit, presenting award-winning and well-run concepts of new uses.
Listed industrial buildings and many others can be
visited on this two hour guided walk.
Charges:
English, French
€ 75.00
Available: all year for groups of up to 30
Historic Sites in the Teutoburg Forest
From Bielefeld through the Lippe region - the city’s
surroundings have a lot to offer! The Royal Palace in
Detmold, the LWL Open Air Museum, the Archaeological Museum at Oerlinghausen, a witch hunting mayor’s
house in Lemgo, the Hermann Monument, the Berlebeck
bird of prey centre or the Externsteine rock formation
- you choose the destinations of this tour. We will be
pleased to advise on an itinerary.
Charges:
per hour
€ 30.00
Available: all year on request
A wide variety of other guided tours, such as ”Culinary
Walks“, ”Hallo Taxi!“ - Your Personal City Tour, Guided
Tours for Children, and a choice of Complementary
Events Programmes such as ”Christmas Market in
Bielefeld“ can be booked in German and other languages.
Deli
Gourmet-Restaurant
Gift Boxes
Niedernstraße 41 / Ritterstraße 33 · 33602 Bielefeld
Telefon 05 21.9 67 75-20
CULTURAL VARIETY
THEATRES, CONCERTS & EVENTS
Stadthalle Bielefeld Convention Centre
The Stadthalle Bielefeld offers an attractive programme of events for everyone, such as ballet, opera,
and operetta performances, musicals, rock and pop
concerts, shows and exhibitions.
Contact:
Stadthalle Bielefeld Betriebs GmbH
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 33602 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 9636-0
+49 (0) 521 9636-933
www.stadthalle-bielefeld.de
Seidensticker Halle
This multi-functional sports arena hosts international
dance championships, athletics and tennis tournaments, basketball, handball and volleyball events,
shows and rock and pop concerts.
Location: Werner-Bock-Str. 35
Contact:
Stadthalle Bielefeld Betriebs GmbH
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 33602 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 9636-0
+49 (0) 521 9636-933
www.stadthalle-bielefeld.de
Lovers of theatre and music find a wide variety on
offer in Bielefeld. Plays and opera, dance, musicals,
concerts, jazz evenings and much more are permanent parts of the city’s events calendar.
THEATRES
Stadttheater (City Theatre)
Niederwall 27, 33602 Bielefeld
Theater am Alten Markt
Alter Markt 1, 33602 Bielefeld
Box Office:
Theater- und Konzertkasse
Niederwall 23 (at Neues Rathaus), 33602 Bielefeld
Tues - Fri
9.30 - 18.00
Sat
9.30 - 16.00
Telephone Bookings:
+49 (0) 521 515 454
+49 (0) 521 512 498 (for groups)
www.theater-bielefeld.de
Evening box office:
open 1 hour before every performance.
There are numerous Independent Theatres in Bielefeld. For information contact the Tourist-Information,
+49 (0) 521 516 999 or www.bielefeld.de.
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CONCERTS & EVENTS
Rudolf-Oetker-Halle Concert Hall
Music experts rate this concert hall, completed in
1930, as a masterpiece of acoustics and as one of the
most beautiful halls in Europe. It is a much appreciated venue for excellent classical music concerts, featuring Pro Musica, the Music Society, the Bielefeld
Philharmonic Orchestra, the Oratorio Choir, the Young
Symphonic, and the Christmas concerts of the Bielefeld Children’s Choir. The Rudolf-Oetker-Halle also stages the annual International Dance Festival. More
up-to-date information on all events in the annual magazine, the programme flyers and on the internet.
Location: Lampingstraße 16/Stapenhorststraße
Programme coordination and management:
Kulturamt der Stadt Bielefeld
Kavalleriestraße 17, 33602 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 516 559
+49 (0) 521 518 121
www.rudolf-oetker-halle.de
Contact and Advance Ticket Sales:
Tourist-Information at Neues Rathaus
+49 (0) 521 516 999
Ravensberger Park / Ravensberger Spinnerei /
Hechelei
Cultural events, concerts, cabaret, talk shows, private
and corporate events in the historic ambience of a former flax spinning mill.
Contact:
Ravensberger Park Veranstaltungs GmbH
Ravensberger Park 6, 33607 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 966 888-0
+49 (0) 521 966 888-10
www.hechelei.de
Bunker Ulmenwall
This city centre venue stages national and international jazz concerts. There is a varied programme of cabaret, readings, discos and art exhibitions, and a
cocktail lounge with live club jazz every Tuesday.
Contact:
Kreuzstraße 0/ Niederwall, 33602 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 136 8170
+49 (0) 521 136 8171
www.bunker-ulmenwall.de
Ringlokschuppen Bielefeld
Concerts, readings, parties, discos and other events
in the atmospheric surroundings of a restored railway
roundhouse.
Contact:
Stadtheider Str. 111, 33609 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 557 388-0
+49 (0) 521 557 388-99
www.ringlokschuppen.com
Movie
Having fun is easy at this casual Techno- and Housefree venue near the main railway station. An instant
hit with trendy party goers between 25 and 50.
Contact:
Am Bahnhof 6, 33602 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 967 9369
+49 (0) 521 967 9382
www.movie-bielefeld.de
Bielefelder JazzClub
This 30 year old club is the ideal meeting point for old
time Jazz, Swing, Blues and Boogie-Woogie.
Contact:
Alte Kuxmann-Fabrik
Beckhausstr. 72, 33611 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 84 500
www.bielefelder-jazzclub.de
Information & Bookings
Tourist-Information
Niederwall 23 · 33602 Bielefeld
Phone: +49 (0) 521 516 999
Fax: +49 (0) 521 178 811
[email protected]
www.bielefeld.de
Mon – Fri
Sat
9.30 – 18.00
9.30 – 16.00
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BUSINESS AND EDUCATION
BUSINESS
EDUCATION
Bielefeld is the main centre of East Westfalia-Lippe,
a region with one of the highest economic growth
rates in Germany, a healthy mix of industries, a welltrained workforce and an excellent infrastructure. Bielefeld’s origins lie in linen. Textile and clothing
manufacture have helped the city to prosperity. Worldrenowned companies from the food and luxury consumables sector, from the printing and construction
industries, and from mechanical engineering have
settled here. The presence of firms such as Dr. Oetker,
Seidensticker, Gundlach-Gruppe, Dürkopp-Adler,
Windsor, Gildemeister, Schüco, Goldbeck, JAB Anstoetz and Dr. Wolff-Gruppe (Alcina) demonstrates
Bielefeld’s wide range of business activities. The city
also encourages the development of the health sector. The von Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel and
the Johanneswerk house the largest community care
facilities in Europe.
For all economic development, location and business
advice contact
WEGE mbH
Goldstr. 16-18, 33602 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 557 660 0
+49 (0) 521 557 660 10
www.wege-bielefeld.de
Education in Bielefeld has been acclaimed nationally
and internationally. The wide range of higher education establishments assures an active innovation
transfer between business and research facilities. With
over 30,000 students, Bielefeld’s higher education institutions are of major economic importance as well
as greatly enhancing the profile and quality of life in
the town. Vocational and occupational colleges, music
and art colleges, an adult education centre and many
other organisations provide a broad spectrum of public general and further education.
Information at www.bielefeld.de
Bielefeld University
Interdisciplinary teaching and research and internationality make Bielefeld University renowned in the
arts and humanities, in social and natural sciences
and technology. There are 18,000 students in 82 courses at 13 faculties on the campus at the edge of the
Teutoburg Forest. The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research (ZIF) attracts academics from all over the world.
Founded in 1969 as a research university, it was complemented in the 1990s by application-oriented disciplines in the Technical Faculty and the Faculty of
Health Studies. Bielefeld University’s international
Pure Nature only 3km
from the City
Accommodation
31 comfortable rooms/suites.
Sauna & Fitness
are essential to us.
Waldhotel
Brand’s Busch
since 1350
Surroundings
A Stylish Ambience for Conferences and Family Celebrations with up to 80 Guests In a nature reserve, on the
Hermannsweg walking trail and
close to Sparrenburg Castle,
Bielefeld’s landmark. Enjoy the
beautiful panoramic view from the
castle over the city.
How to Find Us
A2 Motorway, exit BielefeldZentrum, after 4 km left for
Brackwede, right at 3rd traffic light.
certified
“Quality Location Hermannshöhen Walkers Welcome”
Distances
City centre 3 km
Bielefeld railway station: 4 km
Furtwänglerstr. 52 • 33604 Bielefeld • Tel. 05 21 / 9 21 10 • Fax: 05 21 / 9 21 13 13 • e-mail: [email protected]
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www.brands-busch.de
profile has been enhanced through excellence clusters, postgraduate colleges and specialist research
areas. Courses lead to internationally acknowledged
Bachelor and Master degrees.
Location: Universitätsstr. 25
www.uni-bielefeld.de
University of Applied Sciences Bielefeld
Fachhochschule Bielefeld
At its campuses in Bielefeld and Minden, five faculties
offer a total of 35 Bachelor and Master courses preparing for leading positions in industry, business, administration, the arts and social services.
Location: Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 6
www.fh-bielefeld.de
University of Applied Sciences
Fachhochschule der Diakonie
This college offers four in-service degree courses in
social welfare and health care, including management,
mentoring and therapeutic education.
Location: Grete-Reich-Weg 9
www.fh-diakonie.de
Public Service College
Fachhochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung NRW
This college trains for jobs at the professional and executive levels of municipal and state governments and
the police.
Location: Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 6
www.fhoev.nrw.de
University of Applied Sciences
Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft
This private state accredited university offers dual
courses of study. Quarters of theoretical learning at
the FHDW alternate with quarters of internships spent
in partner companies. The FHDW offers Bachelor &
Master degree courses of studies in Business Administration, International Business, Information Science
for Business and Business Law.
Location: Meisenstr. 92
www.fhdw.de
FHM-University of Applied Sciences NRW
Fachhochschule des Mittelstands
At this state-approved private establishment students
gain practice-oriented qualifications as specialist and
managerial staff for medium-sized and other enterprises. Courses in economics, media, communication
and health studies also focus on business start-ups
and company succession.
Location: Ravensberger Str. 10 g
www.fhm-mittelstand.de
Enjoy Your
Stay
in Bielefeld
Look forward to your “home from home”
with its relaxed atmosphere
in Bielefeld’s city centre.
Mercure Hotel Bielefeld City
Facts and Figures:
➤ 123 air conditioned rooms
➤ 4 modern event and
banqueting rooms for
5 to 220 guests
➤ “Webstube” restaurant
➤ “Leinen Bar”
➤ Dining terrace
➤ 2 non-smoking floors
How to Find Us:
➤ A2 motorway: 7.5km,
exit Bielefeld-Zentrum
➤ Bielefeld railway
station 1.6km
➤ 650 underground parking
spaces (charges apply)
➤ trams 1, 2, 3, 4
(Stop: Rathaus)
BIELEFELD CITY
Waldhof 15 • 33602 Bielefeld
Tel.: 05 21 / 52 80-0 • Fax: 05 21 / 52 80-113
E-Mail: [email protected] • www.mercure.com
CONFERENCES AND EVENT VENUES
SHOPPING IN BIELEFELD
EVENT VENUES
Stadthalle Bielefeld
As a multi-functional conference and events centre with
adjacent hotel, the Stadthalle Bielefeld is the focus of
the city’s events infrastructure and has set new trends
for congresses, conferences and seminars. Situated
beside the main railway station in the very centre of
Bielefeld, the Stadthalle is a striking landmark of modern
urban architecture.
With 2 halls and 9 conference rooms, generous foyers
and the latest technical equipment on a total of 4,500
m2, the Stadthalle Bielefeld is an ideal location for
congresses, exhibitions, social events and entertainment. Conference spaces for up to 2,200 participants,
concert seating for up to 4,500.
A brand new 3,000 m 2 exhibition and events hall,
constructed as a freestanding arch and opening in
autumn 2010, will further enhance the events facilities. This flexible area will be perfect for business presentations and trade fairs, congresses, industrial exhibitions and events, shows and other productions. The
new hall features a connecting bridge to the main
Stadthalle building, but can also be used on its own.
Bielefeld – an ideal location for
conferences and congresses
Bielefeld’s comprehensive events
infrastructure offers diverse opportunities for all conventions, conferences, seminars and workshops. As
the central contact address on the
spot, Kongressbüro Bielefeld has
all the relevant information to guarantee a smoothly run event and
optimum results for all conferences
and conventions in Bielefeld. From
Bielefeld Convention
Bielefeld Convention, a joint venture
of Bielefeld Marketing, Verkehrsverein Bielefeld, Stadthalle
Bielefeld, Ravensberger Park,
Ringlokschuppen and five large
conference hotels, offers a comprehensive service. From booking the
conference centre to providing a
central accommodation service
and organising complementary
events, Bielefeld Convention is a
powerful partner for conferencing
and wellbeing in Bielefeld.
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workshop to world congress, the
Kongressbüro is the ideal hotline
to all civic authorities and will advise you objectively and competently according to the specific requirements of your event.
• arrangement of suitable
conference venues and
equipment
• coordination of hotel
accommodation
Contact:
Bielefeld Convention
c/o Bielefeld Marketing GmbH
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2
33602 Bielefeld
Phone: +49 (0) 521 516 099
Fax: +49 (0) 521 516 163
kongressbuero@bielefeld
-marketing.de
www.bielefeld-convention.de
• staffed conference office
• complementary events and
activities
• coach and transfer
organisation
• quality catering
• escort and interpreting
service
• advertising and public
relations incl. text and photo
service
• artist agency
Kongressbüro Bielefeld
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2
33602 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 516 099
+49 (0) 521 516 163
kongressbuero@bielefeld
-marketing.de
www.bielefeld-marketing.de
www.bielefeld.de
Bielefeld is the top shopping destination in East WestfaliaLippe. Its thriving retail outlets are popular with locals
and visitors alike. Attractive pedestrian precincts stretch
all the way from the railway station to Sparrenburg
Castle. Numerous shopping streets and arcades make
Bielefeld a shoppers’ paradise. Street cafés, bistros
and restaurants invite you to stay a while. Spacious
department stores and well-known high street retailers
are situated in or around Bahnhofstraße, while a wide
range of smaller specialist shops and luxury boutiques
attract discerning shoppers near the Old Market Square.
DESIGNS FOR LIFE!
New exhibition and events hall of Stadthalle Bielefeld
Contact:
Stadthalle Bielefeld Betriebs GmbH
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 33602 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 9636-0
+49 (0) 521 9636-933
www.stadthalle-bielefeld.de
Further Event Venues
In addition, Bielefeld has a wide range of congress
venues, seminar centres and conference hotels offering
the ideal location for events of all kinds.
Modern and multi-functional, like the Seidensticker
Halle, in a historic ambience, such as at Ravensberger
Park and Ringlokschuppen, with a cultural background
in the Rudolf-Oetker Concert Hall and the Kunsthalle
Bielefeld, or one of the many conference hotels with
their varied and flexible spaces. Book what suits you
best.
Detailed information at www.bielefeld.de
kokerbeck
kokerbeck
Obernstraße 24 33602 Bielefeld www.kokerbeck.de
Grafikdesign: Achim Beier
Achim Beier
KONGRESSBÜRO
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33602 Bielefeld
+49 (0) 521 516 160
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[email protected]
www.bielefeld.de
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Bielefeld Marketing GmbH
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