Bochum

Our business location

City of knowledge 

Nine universities with more than 60,000 students make Bochum one of Germany’s biggest university locations. Numerous research institutions and outstanding specialists in 12 hospitals ensure that research, teaching and business are optimally interlinked, and these competencies are bundled und promoted through the health campus.

BochumOur business location

Promoting business

Bochum is the city of innovation and transformation – from the steel industry to a key automotive location to a hightec spot, that is a nationwide leader in the sectors healthcare, IT security and automotive. The decommissioned former Opel site has already been fully developed and, with the settlement of numerous innovative companies, start-ups and research institutions, is shaping the world of work and the future for Bochum.

View of a tunnel at Bochum main station Neon signs with welcoming texts in several languages in focus

Universitätsstraße |

View of the Ruhr from above

Ruhr Valley Bochum Bochum |

View of Mark 51 7 from the air at night

Mark 51°7 |

View of the botanical garden in Bochum

Botanical Garden Bochum |

View of Bochum main station from above at night

Bochum main station |

View of the Health Campus Bochum

Health Campus Bochum |

View of Mark 51 7 from the air

Mark 51°7 |

In the middle of Europe, in the middle of the largest international conurbation, the Ruhr metropolis, the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum offers a venue for synergies, a stage for the extraordinary, space for the most diverse event formats. 

Be inspired, enthralled and thrilled - enjoy unforgettable moments. Experience spectacular performances like that by Casper at the 1LIVE Krone 2022, network with the innovators of the Smart City Innovation Unit, stay up to date and become part of the international startup scene at the RuhrSummit.

View of Bochum main station in the rain

Bochum main station

View into the Ruhr valley in fog

Ruhr Valley

In the heart of the Ruhr metropolis 

Bochum is located in the middle of North Rhine-Westphalia in the Ruhr metropolis and is easily reached by plane, train and car . From the surrounding cities, it is only a short trip to experience Bochum’s work, educational and cultural opportunities. New settlements of modern hotels also make Bochum an interesting congress and cultural location.