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City Guide 2013

www.bielefeld.de

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For years, conspiracy theorists have been spreading

the virtual rumour that Bielefeld is only a figment of

the imagination. In keeping with the motto, “Bielefeld?

There’s no such place!” That’s far from being true, as

you will see. Discover a successful, young, university

city with a total of seven universities and nearly 30,000

students. Take a look at Campus Bielefeld, which over

the next few years will be developed into one of the most

modern university locations in the whole of Germany.

Welcome to the heart of the East Westphalia-Lippe

region, home to a number of big names including Dr.

Oetker and Seidensticker, Alcina and JAB Anstoetz,

Dürkopp, Gildemeister and Schüco.

Some 325,000 people live here, making Bielefeld one

of the twenty biggest cities in the Federal Republic. The

city celebrates its 800th birthday in 2014. But apart

from the anniversary year, there’s lots to explore here.

Fascinating monuments to the city’s industrial past,

like the Ravensberg Spinning Mill and the Linen Works

Museum, are well worth a visit, as are Dr. Oetker World

and the art centre, Kunsthalle Bielefeld.

Go exploring – it’s worth it!

For more details visit www.bielefeld.de

WELCOME TO BIELEFELD!CONTENTS

WELCOME TO BIELEFELD! ...................................................... 3

FIRST POINT OF CONTACT FOR VISITORS –BIELEFELD MARKETING GMBH ......................................... 4ACCOMMODATION IN BIELEFELD .................................................. 5CITY TOURS ............................................................................................. 6

EXPLORING BIELEFELDSIGHTSEEING ........................................................................................... 8LEISURE AND SPORT ........................................................................... 12

THE ARTS MUSEUMS ................................................................................................ 16 THEATRES, CONCERTS & EVENTS ............................................... 20

EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS 2013 .................................................. 22

BIELEFELD LINKS – GETTING HERE AND GETTING AROUND ...................... 24

BUSINESS, SCIENCE AND EDUCATION ......................... 26

CONFERENCES AND EVENT VENUES .............................. 28

SHOPPING ........................................................................................... 29

LEGAL NOTICE ................................................................................... 30

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FIRST POINT OF CONTACT FOR VISITORS BIELEFELD MARKETING GMBH

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Bielefeld Marketing GmbH, incorporating the tourist information cen-tre, is your first point of contact for all enquiries concerning your visit to Bielefeld. From hotel rooms to ticket bookings, guided tours to com-plete packages, we will be pleased to help. Come to us for professional, personal, friendly advice and assistance.

Services:

Accommodation Booking ServiceAt over 60 hotels and guesthouses

in all categories and price brackets

+49 (0)5 21 51 27 50

www.bielefeld

-zimmervermittlung.de

Guided Tours and Packages Guided walking tours and coach

tours of the city, city guides, sup-

porting programmes and a variety

of package deals.

+49 (0)5 21 51 61 02

www.bielefeld.de

Advance Ticket SalesTickets for events in Bielefeld and

throughout Germany, vouchers

for musicals, concerts, theatres,

variety, etc.

+49 (0)5 21 51 69 99

Museums, Churches and Galleries Open Night

Tourist Information Centre

Niederwall 23 · 33602 Bielefeld

Tel. +49 (0)5 21 51 69 99

Fax +49 (0)5 21 17 88 11

[email protected]

www.bielefeld.de

Mon - Fri 10.00 - 18.00

Sat 10.00 - 14.00

Closed Sun and public holidays

DISCOVER BIELEFELD

Events Calendar, City Information and Souvenirs

Useful information about places of

interest and museums, the latest

event details and a wide range of

brochures, leaflets and souvenirs.

+49 (0)5 21 51 69 99

www.bielefeld.de

Bielefeld Tourist CardThe Bielefeld Tourist Card gives you

free travel on buses and trams, free

entry to 8 museums and Sparren-

burg Castle, a free guided city tour

and reductions at 38 top Bielefeld

attractions from the ice rink to

theatres. Available as a one-day

card or a three-day card, for indivi-

duals or small groups.

■ ACC0MMODATION IN BIELEFELD

Arrive and feel at home – more than 60 hotels and

guesthouses offer a big choice of accommodation

in all categories and price brackets. From the city

centre to the outlying districts or out of town, as

well as the major luxury and conference hotels run

by international chains there are lots of mid-sized

and family-owned hotels waiting to welcome you.

Linger and enjoy – when it comes to eating and

drinking, Bielefeld has plenty of variety to offer.

There’s a great choice, ranging from cosy corner

pubs to gourmet restaurants, complemented by

a variety of themed restaurants and “in” places

to eat. Bielefeld’s eateries offer the right atmos-

phere to suit every occasion and mood. As well as

a wide choice in and around the old town, there

are plenty of pubs, restaurants and beer gardens

slightly further out of the centre, in addition to

music bars and discotheques.

More Information • See the “Bielefeld – Hotels, Guesthouses and

Restaurants” brochure

• And at www.bielefeld.de

Accommodation• Bielefeld Marketing GmbH offers a free

booking service

Booking hotline tel. +49 (0)5 21 51 27 50

Mon - Fri 10.00 - 18.00 and Sat 10.00 - 14.00

• And at www.bielefeld-zimmervermittlung.de

Selhausenstraße 12-14 33699 Bielefeld Tel. 0521 2399744 Fax 0521 2399745 www.landhotel-bielefelder-hoehe.de

Opening Times: Tues.- Sun. 11.00- 22.00, Lunch daily 11.30-14.00, Dinner 17.30-22-00. Open all year for afternoon coffee and

cakes 14.00 to 18.00. Lovely outdoor area with beer garden and views over unspoilt countryside. Party rooms for up to 140.

Genuine hospitality, a unique atmosphere, personal and attentive service:

we offer all this and more. Enjoy the calm within an impressive natural landscape

and let us spoil you in the stylish ambience of our newly refurbished hotel.

LANDHOTELBielefelder Höhe

SEIT 1874

Indulging yourself, relaxing and feeling goodwww.bielefeld.de

Bielefeld Tourist Card

Tourist-Card

Drei-Tages-Karte | Gruppenkarte

Walking Tour of the Old TownStarting at the Altes Rathaus, the one-and-a-half hour

history tour leads to the Alter Markt, with its lovingly

restored patrician houses, and the Altstädter Nico-

laikirche and the Neustädter Marienkirche churches

with their ornate altars. The walk continues to the

heart of the city, Waldhof, passing many other land-

marks before ending at Kunsthalle Bielefeld, an archi-

tectural highlight in the Modernist style.

Charges: English, French € 75.00

Dates/times: Year-round for groups of up to 30

people

Culinary StrollCombining practicality with pleasure – and what better

way to do that than by taking a culinary stroll through

Bielefeld. Accompanied by professional city guides,

this culinary journey of discovery follows various routes

through Bielefeld. While visitors learn about the city’s

history and find out more about Bielefeld’s places of

interest, three restaurateurs serve culinary delights at

selected restaurants.

Charges: English, French € 40.00 exclusive of drinks

Dates/times: Booking necessary

Historic Sites in the Teutoburg Forest From Bielefeld through the Lippe region, the city’s

surroundings have a lot to offer. On this made-to-

measure tour the participants themselves choose

the destinations, from the Royal Palace in Detmold to

the Open-Air Museum, the Archaeological Open-Air

Museum in Oerlinghausen, the witch-hunting mayor’s

house in Lemgo to the Hermann Monument, the Bird

of Prey Centre or the Externsteine rock formations.

Bielefeld Marketing GmbH will be pleased to advise

on an itinerary.

Charges:

Per hour € 30.00

Dates/times: Year-round, by arrangement

Themed Tours Do you have a particular interest? Would you like to

know more about architecture, religion or sculpture

in Bielefeld? We offer a range of themed tours for you

to choose from. Some of our tours are also available

in other languages – English and French – at a small

extra charge.

For information and bookings tel. +49 (0)5 21 51 61 02

DISCOVER BIELEFELDCITY TOURS

Bielefeld Marketing GmbH runs a variety of tours of this green city in the Teutoburg Forest, under the motto “Explore Bielefeld”. In the company of a knowledgeable guide visitors will gain their first impressions of Bielefeld and its attractions, obtain useful information and get glimpses into the city’s nearly 800 years of varied history, as well as looking at some interesting markers of the city’s past.

Coach Tours for GroupsGuided coach tours can be organised for tour parties

and conference visitors to suit individual schedules.

Requests to visit particular places of interest can

be accommodated during the two-hour coach tour.

Coach hire can also be arranged.

Charges: English, French € 85.00

Dates/times: Year-round, by arrangement

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Booking and Information Tourist Information CentreNiederwall 23, 33602 Bielefeld

Tel. +49 (0)5 21 51 69 99 · Fax +49 (0)5 21 17 88 11

[email protected]

www.bielefeld-marketing.de

www.bielefeld.deHagenbruchstraße 8 • 33602 BielefeldTel. 05 21 / 6 23 51 • Fax 05 21 / 6 23 99

[email protected] • www.brauhaus-joh-albrecht.de

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Restaurant

THE GASTRONOMIC HIGHLIGHT OF THE OLD TOWN OF BIELEFELD

Our kitchen offers a fusion of classics and finest seasonal dishes,

a regional cuisine enriched by Mediterranean

and Asiatic inspiration.

OPENING TIMES:Tues. - Sat. 12.00 - 24.00Food served until 22.00

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EXPLORING BIELEFELD SIGHTSEEING

Explore Bielefeld – with a knowledgeable guide or on your own. See the sights and delve into the city’s varied history stretching back nearly 800 years.

Sparrenburg (Sparrenburg Castle)Built around 1240, Sparrenburg Castle is the city’s most

imposing landmark. The 37-metre tall tower offers a

superb panoramic view of the city and surrounding

countryside. A guided tour through the underground

passages called the casemates, with their many twists

and turns, is a special experience for visitors of any

age. The Sparrenburgfest festival, held at the end of

July each year, brings all aspects of the Middle Ages

right back to life.

Opening times (tower and casemates): 1 April - 31 October Daily 10.00 - 18.00

Admission charges: • Tower:

Adults € 1.50

Children, school pupils, students, groups € 1.00

Guided tours: • Visit the casemates

Public guided tours Daily at 11.00 and 14.30

Group tours – must be booked in advance

Adults € 2.50

Children, school pupils, students, groups € 1.50

Sparrenburg, Am Sparrenberg, 33602 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 136 79 56

www.sparrenburg.info

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Sparrenburg Castle

Alter Markt (Old Market Square)In the heart of Bielefeld’s

old town lies the Old Market

Square, with its impres-

sive historic facades and

splendid gables. Sights

to see include the old

patrician houses, especially

the Crüwell House with its

late Gothic crow-stepped

gables (1530). The square

is lined with inviting cafes

and restaurants.

SpiegelshofAn early Renaissance buil-

ding in the Weser Renais-

sance style with a fine view

of Sparrenburg Castle.

Now home of the ‘namu’

Museum of Nature, Mankind and the Environment.

Leineweber-Denkmal (Linen Weaver Statue)Erected in 1909, the Linen Weaver statue by Hans

Perathoner symbolises the city’s economic develop-

ment and its close links with the linen industry. The

Linen Weaver statue and Sparrenburg Castle are the

emblems of the city.

Location: Altstädter Kirchpark

Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)Built around 1904 and incorporating a blend of historical

styles, the City Theatre and the Old Town Hall form an

architectural entity. A model of the town in 1650 is on

display in the foyer.

Location: Niederwall 25

Ravensberger ParkFormerly the Ravensberg Spinning Mill, this historic

group of buildings houses a variety of cultural attrac-

tions. As well as the Huelsmann Museum, containing

masterpieces of European craftwork, there are the

Adult Education Centre, the Historical Museum, an

arts cinema and an events centre.

Location: Ravensberger Park 1

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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, BielefeldTel. 0521/96688-0

www.ravensbergerpark.de

B I E L E F E L D

Opening Times: Monday - Sunday

11.00 - 1.00 English bill of fare

Reservations:Tel.: 05 21.1 36 51 51 Fax: 05 21.1 36 51 53

In the Heart of the Old Town!

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EXPLORING BIELEFELDSIGHTSEEING

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 over 100-year-old building

was extensively restored to meet the requirements of a

modern opera house and theatre and reopened in the

summer of 2006. The Bielefeld City Theatre is one of

the biggest in the region, with more than 500 drama,

dance and music productions every year. Location: Niederwall 27

Altstädter Nicolaikirche (Nicolai Church)This historic market church

is Bielefeld’s oldest church,

dating from 1340. Gothic hall

church with a carillon which

peals daily at 9.58, 12.58,

15.58 and 18.58. The interior

has a splendid carved altar

from the Antwerp school

with nine carved panels

and more than 250 figures,

worked at the St Luke’s

Guild workshops in Antwerp

in 1524, two fine organs by

Rudolf von Beckerrath and

a modern light sculpture by Bielefeld artist, Maria

Bernard.

Location: Niedernstraße 4

Neustädter Marienkirche (Church of Our Lady)The Neustädter Marienkirche church, whose twin towers

are a Bielefeld landmark, is one of the region’s most

prominent and important buildings. Endowed by the

Counts of Ravensberg, construction of this Westphalian

hall church began in 1293. The three-bay high choir

indicates its origins as a collegiate church. Today, the

Neustädter Marienkirche is a Protestant parish church

and is used for concerts of sacred music. The interior

of the church contains art treasures spanning seven

centuries. The Bielefeld Altar of Our Lady, dating from

1400, is undoubtedly the jewel among them and is

classed as part of Europe’s cultural heritage.

Location: Papenmarkt 10 a

St. Jodokus-Kirche (St Jodokus Church)This former Franciscan monastery church was consec-

rated in 1511. The interior of St Jodokus Church contains

some fine pieces worth seeing, including the Black

Madonna dating from 1220, the wooden sculpture of

the saint dating from around 1480 and an iconostasis

by Saweljew created in 1962.

Location: Klosterplatz 1

Villa BoziBuilt in 1852 in the Irish country house style for Carl

Bozi, one of the founders of the “Vorwärts” Spinning

Mill. Now classed as a historic monument, Villa Bozi

was lavishly renovated in 2005 and today houses a café

offering a selection of unusual gifts and a guest house.

Location: Albrecht-Delius-Weg 2

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Rudolf-Oetker-Halle (Rudolf Oetker Concert Hall)Renowned for its acoustics and unique architecture,

the Rudolf Oetker Concert Hall, opened in 1930, is

considered to be one of the finest concert halls in

Europe. Its main role is as a highly acclaimed venue

for top-flight classical music concerts. In addition to

numerous other musical and arts events, the Bielefeld

International Dance Festival is also held here every

summer. Directly adjacent to the concert hall is the

Bürgerpark with its impressive rose garden.

Location: Lampingstraße 16

Grest‘scher HofNot far from the Waldhof Museum and Kunsthalle

Bielefeld is this former nobleman’s residence with a

delightful oriel and stair tower. Built in the 16th century

as a manor house for Mayor Caspar von Greste, the

Grest’scher Hof later became an orphanage and cholera

station. It was altered in 1869 to form the north wing

of the new grammar school, now the Ratsgymnasium.

Location: Nebelswall

Goldstraße 12 • 33602 Bielefeld • Tel. 05 21 / 17 17 23

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Fußballstadion SchücoArena (SchücoArena Football Stadium)Right in the centre of Bielefeld, the SchücoArena foot-

ball stadium is where Third Division team DSC Armi-

nia Bielefeld plays its home matches. The ground has

been modernised to hold a total crowd of 27,300.

Contact/informationSchücoArena Fußballstadion

Melanchthonstr. 31 a, 33615 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 96 61 10, +49 (0)5 21 96 61 13 11

www.arminia-bielefeld.de

Offices and ticket shop: Opening times Wed - Fri 10.00 - 18.30

Closed Mon + Tues

Heimat-Tierpark Olderdissen (Olderdissen Zoo)Started by the town forester as a place to rear roe

deer fawns, Olderdissen Zoo nestles in the attractive

landscape of the Teutoburg Forest. This 15-hectare

site opened in 1930 is home to about 450 animals of

100 different species in a woodland setting with mea-

dows and ponds. The zoo has an excellent record for

breeding rare animals threatened with extinction. A

popular destination for families and children, the zoo

is open all year round and entry is free. The brown

bear enclosure is a big attraction for visitors.

Location: Dornberger Straße 149 a

LEISURE AND SPORT

Teutoburger Wald (Teutoburg Forest)The Teutoburg Forest defines the Bielefeld cityscape.

Rising to 446 metres, this mountain range is chiefly

famous for the “Battle of Teutoburg Forest” which took

place in the year 9 AD between the Romans and the

Teutons. One of Germany’s most picturesque hiking trails,

the Hermannsweg, runs along the ridge of the Teutoburg

Forest and right through Bielefeld city centre. This attrac-

tive and varied municipal park landscape comprises a

total of 4,800 hectares of forest and 580 km of hiking trails.

Hiking and CyclingThe city itself and the Teutoburg Forest are criss-

crossed by walking trails. The 162 km Hermannsweg,

leading from Rheine to Horn-Bad Meinberg via Biele-

feld, and the 89 km Wappenweg round Bielefeld can

be walked in stages. For one-day walks there are lots

of other circular hiking paths, nature trails and scenic

routes that provide opportunities to explore Bielefeld

and its surrounding area.

Cycling is a very good way of getting around Bielefeld

and seeing the sights of the city and nearby country-

side. The Teutoburg Forest, the Ravensberg Land and

extensive green spaces like the Obersee are ideal for

one-day tours centred on Bielefeld, along circular

routes such as the BI 1 - BI 10.

The Tourist Information Centre can supply maps for

walkers and cyclists and provide detailed information.

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Tourist Information


Tel. +49 (0)5 21 51 69 99

Fax +49 (0)5 21 17 88 11

[email protected]

www.bielefeld.de

Mon - Fri 10.00 - 18.00

Sat 10.00 - 14.00

Discover Bielefeld by bicycle

Relax in the Teutoburg Forest

year-round camping caravan rental party room beer garden

Camping Park Meyer zu Bentrup V

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Klosterhof 2-3 | 33428 Marienfeld | Tel. 0 52 47 / 70 80 | Fax 0 52 47 / 804 84 [email protected] |www.klosterpforte.de

The team of the restaurant Rincklake‘s in order to Patrick Speck and Henri Bach,was awarded by the Guide Michelin 2013 with a star.

Obersee (Obersee Lake and Viaduct)This 80-hectare recreational area with an 18-hectare

lake was created in the early nineteen-eighties as part

of a major rainwater retention scheme. Cycle paths

and walking trails radiate out from the lake, with

attractive views from the highest points of the area

across the district of Schildesche towards the Teuto-

burg Forest. The present-day Cologne-Berlin railway

line crosses the imposing Schildesche Viaduct, built

when Bielefeld was connected to the Cologne-Minden

Railway in 1847.

Location: Am Obersee

Sports Facilities and Events Bielefeld is well equipped with sports facilities offering

a wide range of sport and leisure options. As well as

the Seidensticker Halle multipurpose sports arena, the

Ishara sports, leisure and adventure pool complex and

the SchücoArena football stadium the city’s leisure and

sports facilities include more than 100 sports grounds

and gyms, eleven open-air and indoor swimming pools,

an ice rink, a climbing park, various equestrian centres,

tennis, badminton and squash courts, a cycle racing

track, two hockey pitches, a golf course, five minigolf

courses and a karting track.

International sporting events in and around Bielefeld

include the annual Hermannslauf race over 31 km from

Detmold to Bielefeld’s Sparrenburg Castle, and the

Gerry Weber Open, the men’s tennis tournament held

at Halle in Westphalia and regarded as the run-up to

Wimbledon. For information about current sports events

and DSC Arminia Bielefeld’s fixtures visit

www.bielefeld.de

Places to Visit Nearby Popular destinations not far from the city include the

Hermann Monument in Detmold, the Externsteine rock

formations near Horn-Bad Meinberg and the Zoo Safari

and Hollywood Park at Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock.

Other places of interest are the old Hanseatic town

of Lemgo, Detmold including the royal palace and the

Westphalia open-air museum, and the MARTa museum

of contemporary art in Herford, one of the world’s most

innovative museum buildings designed by prominent

US architect Frank Gehry.

www.teutoburgerwald.de

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LEISURE AND SPORT

Kletterpark am Johannisberg (High Ropes Course)The climbing park at Johannisberg offers an envi-

ronmentally friendly way of acquiring different clim-

bing and balancing skills in the open air. More than

90 climbing stations among the trees and poles are

divided into seven routes of different heights and

degrees of difficulty. Visitors move around safely on

ropes, beams and platforms. This outdoor sporting

experience is all about exercise, fun and teamwork.

Contact/informationKletterpark Bielefeld

Am Johannisberg 3

33615 Bielefeld

+49 (0) 52 31 56 94 52

+49 (0) 52 31 56 13 25

Japanischer Garten (Japanese Garden)The Japanese Garden in the district of Gadderbaum

was opened in 2003. This garden was designed to be

looked at and is laid out as a kare san sui dry land-

scape garden. Visitors experience this garden through

their eyes – this idealised landscape is not made for

walking through. In keeping with Japanese tradition

the wooden entrance gate symbolises the gate of

Heaven and is very seldom opened. Stylistically, the

garden belongs to the early Edo period (1603-1868),

the latter years of the austere zen garden.

Location: Quellenhofweg 125

Botanischer Garten (Botanic Garden)The Botanic Garden, in a delightful setting at Kahler

Berg near the city centre, is full of interest at all times

of year. Keen botanists and casual visitors alike can

enjoy the extensive plant collection and the various

landscaping features. Highlights include the rho-

dodendron and azalea collections and the different

themed areas such as a rockery, alpines, medicinal

plants and herbs, heathers and beech wood flora.

Location: Am Kahlenberg 16

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Climbing Park Ishara Sports, Leisure and Adventure Pool Complex

THE GOLF PARADISE IN HERMANN COUNTRY!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.

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FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE DAY!

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THE ARTS MUSEUMS

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Kunsthalle Bielefeld (Art Museum)Kunsthalle Bielefeld, designed

by New York architect Philip

Johnson and opened in 1968 as a

museum and exhibition centre for

international 20th century art, is a

crowd-puller and one of the city’s

landmarks. The public sculpture

park nearby was redesigned in

2008 to the original plans.

The programme for 2013 includes

exhibitions of Modern and con-

temporary art, along with indivi-

dual shows featuring Symbolism,

wall paintings and textiles. Selec-

tions from the top-notch collection

of masterworks of Expressionism

also go on display from time to

time, including Nolde, Beckmann

and Kirchner. Cubist sculptures

and grouped works by Max Ernst,

Anselm Kiefer and Georg Baselitz

are also featured.

Opening times: Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sun 11.00 - 18.00

Wed 11.00 - 21.00

Sat 10.00 - 18.00

Admission charges: Adults € 7.00

Concessions € 2.00 - 5.00

Groups € 5.00

Guided tours:

In English

(by arrangement) € 75.00

Contact/information:Kunsthalle Bielefeld

Artur-Ladebeck-Straße 5

33602 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 329 99 50-0

+49 (0)5 21 329 99 50-50

www.kunsthalle-bielefeld.de

Historisches Museum (Museum of History)The Museum of History in Ra-

vensberger Park tells the story

of Bielefeld and the surrounding

area from the earliest settlement

to the present day in a vivid and

lively way. The exhibition centres

on the industrial age which made

its mark on the city from the mid-

nineteenth century onwards. In

the restored buildings of the for-

mer Ravensberg Spinning Mill the

history of the city’s development

is illustrated by original sewing

machines and bicycles made in

Bielefeld along with artefacts of

working class culture and middle

class life. Recreated scenes from

the past draw the visitor into the

city’s history.

Opening times: Wed - Fri 10.00 - 17.00

Sat, Sun 11.00 - 18.00


Groups € 5.00

Guided tours:

In English


A surcharge may apply to all

visitor categories for special exhi-

bitions and activities.

Contact/information:Historisches Museum Bielefeld

Ravensberger Park 2

33607 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 51 36 35

+49 (0)5 21 51 67 45

www.historisches-museum

-bielefeld.de

Museum Huelsmann Kunst + Design (Huelsmann Museum)Masterpieces of European craft

from the Renaissance, Baroque

and Classical periods lead the

visitor through the different sty-

listic eras. Must-sees include the

collections of court table silver-

ware, rare china, glass and art

treasures as well as furniture,

clocks and scientific instruments.

A separate section houses Asian

art. The ground floor is devoted

to a prominent private collection,

along with the unpublished works

of the poetess, Hertha Koenig. The

Huelsmann Museum is housed in

the former manager’s house at the

Ravensberg Spinning Mill (1865).

The exhibition rooms in the near-

by White Villa are devoted to

modern design. In addition there

are various temporary exhibitions

and an extensive range of educa-

tional activities.

Opening times: Tues - Sat 14.00 - 18.00

Sun 11.00 - 18.00


Concessions/groups € 3.00

Guided tours:

In English


Contact/information:Museum Huelsmann

Kunst + Design

Ravensberger Park 3, 33607 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 51 37 67

+49 (0)5 21 51 37 68

www.museumhuelsmann.de

Bauernhaus-Museum (Museum of Rural Life)This museum of rural life not only

won a Special Commendation in

the European Museum of the Year

Award 2001, it is also Germany’s

oldest open-air museum and was

established on the Ochsenheide

hill in Bielefeld in 1917. The Mölle-

ring farmhouse dating from 1590

was brought over from Röding-

hausen and rebuilt on this site

with generous voluntary, private

and public support. Also on the

site are a post mill (1686), a bake-

house (1764), a store house (1795)

and a flax mill (1826) which to-

gether paint a picture of farm life

in the Ravensberg area up to the

mid-nineteenth century. A barn

(1807) houses the café, while a

former craftsman’s house (1568)

contains educational activities for

children.

Opening times: February – December

Tues - Fri 10.00 - 18.00

Sat, Sun + public holidays

11.00 - 18.00

Admission charges:Adults € 3.00

Concessions € 1.50

Guided tours:

in English


Contact/information:Bauernhaus-Museum

Dornberger Str. 82

33619 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 521 85 50

+49 (0)5 21 521 85 52

www.bielefelder

-bauernhausmuseum.de

Tourist Information

Niederwall 23

33602 Bielefeld

Tel. +49 (0)5 21 51 69 99

Fax +49 (0)5 21 17 88 11

touristinfo@bielefeld

-marketing.de

www.bielefeld.de

Mon - Fri 10.00 - 18.00

Sat 10.00 - 14.00

Walk through Life!

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ENJOY!Waldhotel Brand’s Busch is situated in the heart of the picturesque Teutoburg Forest but is only 3km from Bielefeld’s Old Town.

A relaxing 20-minute walk along the Hermannsweg trail directly outside the hotel takes you to Bielefeld’s landmark Sparrenburg Castle, with its panoramic views over the town.

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certified as a “quality location Hermannshöhen

Walkers Welcome”

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THE ARTS MUSEUMS

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namu – natur I mensch I umwelt(Museum of Nature, Mankind and the Environment)The concept underlying the new

Extinction or Survival exhibition

turns the conventional sequence

of natural history exhibitions

(past – present – future) on its

head. In this museum the visitor

looks at nature and the environ-

ment back through the years from

a present-day perspective. Do-

zens of animals all threatened by

human activity and preserved in a

chilled showcase line the visitor’s

route. Fossilised contemporary

witnesses ask us to learn from the

lessons of the past. The vaulted

cellar of the museum houses a

unique and fascinating display of

minerals. There is an extensive

programme of educational acti-

vities for children and adults and

the Museum also hosts children’s

birthday parties.

Opening times: Wed - Sun 10.00 - 17.00



Contact/information:namu Naturkunde-Museum

Kreuzstr. 20

33602 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 51 67 34

+49 (0)5 21 51 24 90

www.namu-ev.de

Museum Wäschefabrik (Linen Works Museum)Tucked away in a courtyard

is a former linen works now

turned into a museum unique in

Germany. It was built in 1913 by a

Jewish businessman, Hugo Juhl, to

manufacture table linen and bed

linen, ladies’ underwear and men’s

shirts. The 1938 political situation

prompted him to sell the firm. It was

taken over by the Winkel brothers

and production continued on this

site until the nineteen-eighties. The

old factory, still with its original

equipment, is now on display to

visitors and changing exhibitions

are staged here.

Opening times: Sun 11.00 - 18.00


Students € 1.50

Guided tours:

By arrangement

Contact/information:Museum Wäschefabrik

Viktoriastraße 48 a

33602 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 604 64

+49 (0)5 21 604 68

www.museum-waeschefabrik.de

Dr. Oetker WeltDr. Oetker Welt is an interactive

exhibition relating to the well-

known food brand. The brand pre-

sentation combining information

with emotional appeal has been

set up in a former factory building

at the company’s Bielefeld head-

quarters. Glass walls allow visitors

an inside view of the Dr. Oetker

test kitchen. At Dr. Oetker Welt

the company welcomes visitors

interested in the family-run busi-

ness, the brand and its products.

Visits by prior arrangement only.

Visitor charge: € 10.00

Contact/information:Dr. Oetker Welt

Lutterstr. 14, 33617 Bielefeld

00 800-71 72 73 74

www.oetker.de

Deutsches Fächer Museum / Barisch Stiftung (German Fan Museum)In response to popular demand the

exhibition of Fans from Bavarian

Castles has been extended till the

end of April 2013. In view of the

numerous family ties between the

House of Wittelsbach and Thurn und

Taxis, Austria (Habsburg) and Spain,

exchanging gifts within the family

was the done thing. Fans were

particularly popular presents. King

Ludwig II liked to give fans decora-

ted with flowers, beetles and butter-

flies by the painter, Therese Weber,

as Christmas presents. These and

other craftwork objects invite you to

travel back into the glittering past of

the Kingdom of Bavaria.

A new exhibition devoted to Souve-

nirs opens at the German Fan Mu-

seum in June 2013. Mementos from

all over the world, captured on fans,

will guide visitors on a round-the-

world trip. Reopens 9 January.

Opening times: Wed + Thurs 14.30 - 17.30

Groups by arrangement


Guided tours:

In English


Contact: Deutsches Fächer

Museum / Barisch Stiftung

Am Bach 19, 33602 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 641 86

+49 (0)5 21 641 87

Bielefelder Kunstverein im Waldhof (Bielefeld Art Society)Bielefelder Kunstverein is situated

in the buildings of the quondam

museum for cultural history, the

Waldhof, a manor farm once be-

longing to local nobility, built in

the style of the Weser renaissance

and dating from the 16th century,

making it one of the oldest buil-

dings in the city. With about 1,000

members, Bielefelder Kunstverein

is one of the most significant and

substantial art societies in Ger-

many. Four exhibitions each year

focus on contemporary themes

and the latest art in all media. Ar-

riving young international artists

and architects not yet or recently

discovered by the arts scene are

given a venue.

Opening times: Thurs - Fri 15.00 - 19.00

Sat - Sun 12.00 - 19.00

and by arrangement



Children and school parties free

Contact/information:Bielefelder Kunstverein

im Waldhof

Welle 61

33602 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 17 88 06

+49 (0)5 21 17 88 10

www.bielefelder-kunstverein.de

REICHES WASSER

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. Classi-cal concerts, literary and music cabaret, plays, films, musicals and children’s events offer an outstanding theatrical evening for everyone.

Neustadt 24, 32756 Detmold, Telefon: 05231-309458 [email protected] www.detmolder-sommertheater.de

Stadthalle BielefeldBielefeld Convention Center puts on an interesting

and varied programme of events including ballet,

opera, operetta, musicals, rock and pop concerts,

shows, folk music events and exhibitions.

Contact:Stadthalle Bielefeld Betriebs GmbH

Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 33602 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 96 36-0

+49 (0)5 21 96 36-933

www.stadthalle-bielefeld.de

Seidensticker Halle This multi-purpose sports arena stages international

dancing competitions, athletics championships, bas-

ketball, handball and volleyball championships, ten-

nis, shows and rock and pop concerts.

Location: Werner-Bock-Str. 35



+49 (0)5 21 96 36-0

+49 (0)5 21 96 36-933


Ravensberger Park / Ravensberger Spinnerei / HecheleiPrestigious cultural occasions, concerts, cabaret,

talks, private functions and corporate events in the

historic setting of a former flax spinning mill.

Contact:Ravensberger Park Veranstaltungs GmbH

Ravensberger Park 6, 33607 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 966 88-0

+49 (0)5 21 966 88-10

www.hechelei.de

Bunker UlmenwallThis city centre venue regularly hosts international

and national jazz concerts. Other events that take

place here include musical cabaret, poetry slams,

readings, discos, talks and exhibitions of local artists.

There is also a cocktail lounge with live music every

Tuesday.

Contact:Kreuzstraße 0/ Niederwall, 33602 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 136 81 70

+49 (0)5 21 136 81 71

www.bunker-ulmenwall.de

Ringlokschuppen BielefeldThis historic building, a former railway roundhouse, sta-

ges concerts, readings, parties, discos and other events.

Contact:Stadtheider Str. 11, 33609 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 55 73 88-0

+49 (0)5 21 55 73 88-99

www.ringlokschuppen.com

MovieIt’s always party time at this techno- and house-free

venue near the main railway station. Movie in Biele-

feld is the place to go for clubbers and party-goers

aged 25 to 50 from all over Germany.

Contact:Am Bahnhof 6, 33602 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 967 93 69

+49 (0)5 21 967 93 82

www.movie-bielefeld.de

Bielefelder JazzClub e.V.Bielefeld Jazz Club has been the regional rendezvous

for old-time jazz, swing, blues and boogie-woogie

lovers for over 30 years.

Contact:Alte Kuxmann-Fabrik

Beckhausstr. 72, 33611 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 845 00

www.bielefelder-jazzclub.de

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THE ARTSTHEATRES, CONCERTS & EVENTS

Theatre and music lovers will find lots on offer in Bielefeld. Plays and operas, dance, musicals, con-certs, jazz nights and lots more regularly take place in the city.

THEATRES

Stadttheater (City Theatre)Niederwall 27, 33602 Bielefeld

Theater am Alten MarktAlter Markt 1, 33602 Bielefeld

Advance Ticket Sales:Theater- und Konzertkasse

Niederwall 23 (im Neuen Rathaus), 33602 Bielefeld

Tues - Fri 10.00 - 18.00

Sat 10.00 - 14.00

Telephone bookings: +49 (0)5 21 51 54 54

Tues - Fri 10.00 - 18.00

Sat 10.00 - 13.00

www.theater-bielefeld.de

Box office:The box office at the venue opens one hour before the

performance starts.

For information about other independent theatres and amateur theatre performances in Bielefeld visit

www.bielefeld.de.

CONCERTS & EVENTS

Rudolf-Oetker-Halle (Rudolf Oetker Concert Hall)Music experts consider this building, completed in

1930, to be an acoustic masterpiece and one of the fi-

nest concert halls in Europe. This is a venue of choice

for top-notch classical concerts such as Pro Musica,

the Music Society, the Bielefeld City Philharmonic Or-

chestra, the Bielefeld City Oratorio Choir, the Young

Symphonic and, at Christmastime, the Bielefeld

Children’s Choir. As well as music events the Rudolf

Oetker Concert Hall is also the setting for the annual

International Dance Festival. For details of current

events see the annual magazine, the programme fly-

ers and the Website.

Location: Lampingstraße 16/Stapenhorststraße

Programme coordination and management:Kulturamt der Stadt Bielefeld

Kavalleriestraße 17, 33602 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 51 65 59

+49 (0)5 21 51 81 21

www.rudolf-oetker-halle.de

Advance Ticket Sales:Tourist Information Centre, Neues Rathaus

+49 (0)5 21 51 69 99

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Tourist Information


Tel. +49 (0)5 21 51 69 99

Fax +49 (0)5 21 17 88 11

[email protected]

www.bielefeld.de

Mon - Fri 10.00 - 18.00

Sat 10.00 - 14.00

Information & Bookings

3 - 8 September 2013Weinmarkt – German wine in a lively atmosphere

Although there are no vineyards in the Teutoburg Forest

and the region is not known as a wine-producing area,

the 32nd wine festival will nevertheless take place

this year in the old town of Bielefeld. The wine bar

is open in the city’s Alter Markt, Niedernstraße and

Altstädter Kirchplatz, where the juice of the vine from

Germany’s wine-growing areas can be tasted in a lively

and congenial atmosphere.

8 September 201310th Stadtwerke run & roll day – running, skating

and walking on Ostwestfalendamm

On 8 September 2013 Bielefeld’s 8 km urban motorway

will be the scene of a very special event with popular

appeal. On that day the multi-lane Ostwestfalendamm

will be closed to all vehicles and thrown open to runners,

skaters, walkers, handbikers and wheelchair racers for

the 10th Stadtwerke run & roll day. The programme

comprises a professional race with various competi-

tions and a programme of activities for the whole family.

25 - 26 October 201316th Bielefeld Oktoberfest – the Bavarian Beer

Festival in East Westphalia

It’s already a traditional highlight of the autumn events

calendar in East Westphalia: the Bielefeld Oktober-

fest. Now for the 16th time the doors of the Seiden-

sticker Halle will open to welcome all the fun of this

popular Bielefeld festival. Come to the original Bielefeld

Oktoberfest and party Bavarian-style with good honest

fare and a brimming tankard.

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EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS 2013

27 April 2013Nachtansichten – 12th Bielefeld Museums, Churches and Galleries Open Night “Encounters with Bielefeld ART”

Under this motto some 40 museums, churches, galleries

and other cultural institutions throw open their doors

and invite visitors from the city and further afield to

join them on an atmospheric journey through the night.

Come and experience another side of city culture!

28 April 2013Hermannslauf – Detmold to Bielefeld race 28 April 2013 is popular sports day, when the Hermanns-

lauf race takes place from the Hermann Monument in

Detmold to Sparrenburg Castle in Bielefeld. For more

than four decades this 31.1 km event has attracted

international runners as well as big crowds who line

the picturesque rural route to cheer them on.

3 - 5 May 2013 La Strada – Open-air motor show

Immaculate gleaming bodywork, splendid veterans

and dreams on wheels line up as central Bielefeld

plays host for the 15th time to the La Strada motor

show. This event showcases the new, the old and the

interesting on four wheels and there is also a varied

and lively supporting programme of music, veterans

and the very latest from the Bielefeld car dealerships.

4 May 2013 FameLab Germany 2013 – Talking Science | The Final “Share your scientific passion with the world!” That

challenge has already been taken up by young

scientists in more than 20 countries around the world.

At the invitation of the Science Office of Bielefeld

Marketing and the British Council Germany, the interna-

tional FameLab competition is coming to Bielefeld

again in 2013. The top ten scientific communicators in

the land will go head to head at the Ringlokschuppen

venue. The challenge is to present a scientific topic

crisply and concisely in just a few minutes. The only

resources allowed are whatever can be worn about

one’s person.

24 - 26 May 201340th Leineweber-Markt – The region’s biggest

street fair

The Linen Weaver Market is the oldest and the most

traditional of Bielefeld’s street fairs. For three days

in May each year central Bielefeld becomes a giant

open-air stage. From the Kunsthalle to the Jahnplatz the

streets are buzzing with artists, travelling entertainers,

showmen, caterers and vendors offering something for

everyone: live music from rock to classical, cabaret and

comedy, theatre and shows, sport and acrobatics, the

hurly-burly of the funfair and the nostalgic pleasures

of street stalls.

1 June 2013 Carnival der Kulturen – Stunning international

street parade

A little miracle of joie de vivre, an international festival

of tolerance, a fantastic parade of masks, costumes

and floats - that’s the Carnival of the Cultures. Every

year it brings people together across the generations,

with around 2,000 participants and 70 groups from

the region, Germany and other countries and up to

100,000 spectators - a delight for the senses and an

ever-changing spectrum of colours, rhythms and moving

tableaux.

26 - 28 July 2013Sparrenburgfest – Mediaeval Spectacular at the

Castle

A world of strolling minstrels and gallant knights awaits

you at Bielefeld’s Sparrenburgfest where the Middle

Ages are once again brought vividly to life at the gates

of the castle. Immerse yourself in the days of yore and

enjoy a spectacle based around knights and horses,

travelling entertainers and musicians, street traders

and skilled craftsmen.

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25 November - 23 December and 27 - 30 December 2013 Christmas Market – Christmas atmosphere in the

centre of Bielefeld From trendy, sophisticated Jahnplatz with its little red

houses and the twinkling light pyramid to the bustle of

the Alter Markt or the rustic “Haus vom Nikolaus” and

the old-fashioned merry-go-rounds on Leineweberbrun-

nen, Bielefeld’s Christmas Market has something to suit

every taste and every age group. A varied programme

of supporting events conjures up a festive atmosphere.

For more information visit www.bielefeld.de

By the way, in 2014, Bielefeld celebrates its 800th birthday.

Join in the anniversary events!

BIELEFELD LINKSGETTING HERE AND GETTING AROUND

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Bielefeld’s central position and

good transport links bring it within

easy reach of all parts of Europe.

MotorwaysA 2 Dortmund – Berlin

A 33/44 Kassel – Osnabrück

A 30 Bad Oeynhausen –

Amsterdam

Deutsche Bahn (railways)Bielefeld main railway station is

served by high-speed, intercity

and Euro city services

Dortmund 45 minutes

Hamburg 2½ hours

Berlin 2½ hours

Air TravelPaderborn-Lippstadt Airport

(45 km)

Münster-Osnabrück Airport

(50 km)

Hannover Airport (120 km)

Düsseldorf Airport (190 km)

Bielefeld Airfield (9 km)

Motor Home ParksDornberger Straße 53

www.bielefeld.de

Up to ten fully equipped plots,

close to the city in a quiet loca-

tion on Johannisberg.

Information and bookings:˘ [email protected]˘ Tel. (05 21) 51-42 86˘ www.moBiel.de/SparrenExpress.html

Leisure fun times twoFor birthdays, weddings or corporate outings

Information and bookings:˘ [email protected]˘ Tel. (05 21) 51-42 86˘ www.moBiel.de/Sparrenmobil.html

Public transportWell-developed tram and bus net-

work. Price bracket 1 BI applies

throughout Bielefeld. Tip for visi-

tors: a 9 o’clock all-day ticket or a

Tourist Card. Tickets are available

at vending machines as well as on

all moBiel buses. Get your route

maps, bus and tram information

at moBiel service centres and at

www.moBiel.de. Contact: ServiceCenter moBiel

Jahnplatz stop

Mon - Fri 7.30 - 18.00

Sat 8.30 - 14.00

moBiel Haus, Niederwall 9

Mon - Fri 10.00 - 19.00

Sat 10.00 - 14.00

Timetable and fare information• 24 hrs. +49 (0)5 21 51 45 45

• in NRW, 24 hrs. (0 18 03) 50 40 30

landline 9 Ct./min., mobile phone

max. 42 Ct./min.

Lohmanns- hof

Wellensiek

Universität

Bültmannshof

Graf-von-Stauffenberg-Straße

Rudolf-Oetker-Halle

Siegfriedplatz

Hauptbahnhof

Jahnplatz

Rathaus

Babenhausen Süd

Voltmannstraße

Koblenzer Straße

Lange Straße

Auf der Hufe

Nordpark

Witte- kind- straße

Schildesche

Heidegärten

Kattenkamp

Deciusstraße

Johannesstift

Sudbrackstraße

Milse Schelpmilser Weg

BaumheideSeidenstickerstraße

SchücoZiegelstraße

FinkenstraßeSchillerstraße

Stadtheider StraßeBeckhausstraße

August-Schroeder-Straße

Ravensberger Straße

Krankenhaus Mitte

Oststraße

Hartlager Weg

Sieker Mitte

Luther-Kirche

Roggenkamp

Elpke

Gesamtschule Stieghorst

Stieghorst

Landgericht

Sieker

Prießallee

Mozartstraße

Teutoburger Straße

August-Bebel-Straße

Adenauerplatz

Bethel

Friedrich-List-Straße

Eggeweg

Brackwede Bahnhof

Gaswerkstraße

Normannenstraße

Brackwede Kirche

Windelsbleicher Straße

Rosenhöhe

Sennefriedhof

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Stand: Oktober 2012

informationdirectly via:

Bielefeld lies at the centre of East Westphalia-Lippe, one

of Germany’s fastest-growing economic regions. A heal-

thy mix of industries, a well-qualified workforce and an

excellent transport infrastructure characterise Bielefeld as

a place to do business. Bielefeld owes its economic de-

velopment to the linen industry. The textile and clothing

industry brought prosperity to the town. Today, Bielefeld

is home to some world-class companies in the food and

beverages sector, the printing and clothing industry,

construction and mechanical engineering. Names like Dr.

Oetker, Seidensticker, Gundlach Group, Dürkopp-Adler,

Windsor, Gildemeister, Schüco, Goldbeck, JAB Anstoetz

and Dr. Wolff Group (Alcina) point to a broad-based eco-

nomic structure. In addition, the headquarters of Europe’s

biggest social welfare institutions, v. Bodelschwinghsche

Stiftungen Bethel and Johanneswerk, are domiciled in

Bielefeld.

For all location and business enquiries contact WEGE

mbH (Wirtschaftsentwicklungsgesellschaft Bielefeld)

for sound advice and assistance.

Contact: WEGE mbH

Goldstr. 16-18, 33602 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 5 57 66 00 • +49 (0)5 21 55 76 60 10

www.wege-bielefeld.de

Bielefeld is a city of science. More than 30,000 stu-

dents, around 1,500 academics and scientists, an

internationally renowned university, the nationally

EDUCATION

University of Applied Sciences BielefeldFachhochschule BielefeldFachhochschule Bielefeld is a higher education insti-

tution offering a broad range of training courses at

its campuses in Bielefeld, Gütersloh and Minden. The

six faculties (Design, Architecture and Civil Engineer-

ing, Engineering and Mathematics, Social Sciences,

Business and Health, and Technology (under deve-

lopment)) run a total of 45 bachelor’s and master’s

courses to train graduates for executive positions.

Location: Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 6

www.fh-bielefeld.de

University of Applied SciencesFachhochschule der DiakonieThis college offers six courses of study in tandem with

work in the fields of social science and health (manage-

ment and mentoring), social and welfare work, reme-

dial education, psychiatric care and nursing science.

Location: Grete-Reich-Weg 9

www.fh-diakonie.de

Public Service CollegeFachhochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung NRWA public service college which runs practical courses

to train students for a future career at professional

and executive levels of local government and the civil

service and in the police.

Location: Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 6

www.fhoev.nrw.de

University of Applied SciencesFachhochschule der Wirtschaft (FHDW)The FHDW is a private, state-accredited university of-

fering dual bachelor degrees in Business Administra-

tion, International Business and Information Science

for Business. The FHDW also offers master’s degrees

in Business Management, General Management and

Information Science for Business.

Location: Meisenstr. 92

www.fhdw.de

Wuppertal/Bethel Church CollegeKirchliche Hochschule Wuppertal/Bethel The Welfare and Social Science and Management In-

stitute (IDM) in Bielefeld is part of Wuppertal/Bethel

Church College and is involved in management and de-

sign of welfare and social facilities and enterprises and

in the constituted church. Postgraduate Social Welfare

Management and Social Welfare Science courses give

executives additional scientific management qualifica-

tions for the social welfare and church sector.

Location: Remterweg 45

www.diakoniewissenschaft-idm.de

BUSINESS, SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

BUSINESS

recognized university of applied sciences and a fur-

ther five universities and colleges make Bielefeld the

Number One university city in East Westphalia-Lippe.

The expanded Campus Bielefeld is being developed

into one of the most modern university locations in

Germany and a new science quarter not far from the

city centre. The close links between the academic in-

stitutions and the medium-sized, globally operating

enterprises based here also contribute to making the

city a dynamic innovation hub. In addition, vocational

colleges, an outstanding school of music and art and

the wide range of courses available at the adult edu-

cation centre provide a big choice of state education

and further education opportunities.

For more Information visit:

www.bielefeld.de; www.campus-bielefeld.de

Bielefeld UniversityAn interdisciplinary approach, emphasis on research

and an international outlook are the hallmarks of

Bielefeld University, in fields ranging from the arts and

social sciences to natural sciences and technology.

The University has around 18,500 students enrolled

in more than 80 courses at 13 faculties. The Centre for

Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) attracts international

experts from all over the world. Founded in 1969 as a

research institution, the University moved away from

its pure research remit in the nineteen-nineties with

the introduction of applications-oriented disciplines,

for example in the Faculties of Technology and Health

Science. The University has established an excellent re-

putation in specific areas of research and teaching, not

only in the arts and social sciences but also in natural

sciences and technology. The excellence cluster, the

postgraduate school and postgraduate colleges that

have sprung up and the special research fields are all

visible proof of this success. The courses lead to inter-

nationally recognized bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Contact: Bielefeld University

Universitätsstr. 25, 33615 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 106 00 • +49 (0)5 21 106 29 64

www.uni-bielefeld.de

FHM – University of Applied Sciences NRWFachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM)FHM is a state-recognised private college providing

practical qualifications for skilled workers and exe-

cutives to serve the needs of the mid-sized business

sector. Courses available include bachelor’s and

master’s in economics, the media, communication

and health. The FHM also specialises in business de-

velopment, new start-ups and corporate succession.

Location: Ravensberger Str. 10 g

www.fh-mittelstand.de

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Enjoy Your Stay

in BielefeldLook forward to your “home from home”

with its relaxed atmosphere in Bielefeld’s city centre.

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)

Waldhof 15 • 33602 BielefeldTel.: +49 (0)5 21 / 52 80-0 • Fax: +49 (0)5 21 / 52 80-113E-Mail: [email protected] • www.mercure-bielefeld.com

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

Mercure Hotel Bielefeld City

Stadthalle BielefeldAs a multifunctional conference and events centre

with adjoining hotel, Stadthalle Bielefeld is the hub

of Bielefeld’s events sector and sets new standards

for all types of meetings, conferences and seminars.

Situated right next to Bielefeld’s main railway station,

the Bielefeld Convention Center with its striking

architecture is a prominent example of a modern urban

building in a prime city-centre location. With two halls

and nine conference rooms, spacious foyers and the

very latest conference equipment, Stadthalle Bielefeld

can provide 4,500 sq. m of events space – the ideal

setting for conferences, exhibitions, corporate events

and entertainment. There is seating capacity for up

to 2,200 people for conferences and up to 4,500 for

concerts. The opening of the new 3,000 sq. m open-plan

exhibition and events hall in autumn 2010 adds lots of

additional event options to the facilities available at

Stadthalle Bielefeld. The exhibition space is designed

for showcasing companies’ products and current trade

fair themes as well as providing the perfect setting for

conferences and accompanying sector exhibitions and

events, shows and activities. A link bridge enables the

new hall to be used in conjunction with the Stadthalle

or on its own, as desired.



+49 (0)5 21 96 36-0

+49 (0)5 21 96 36-933


Other Event VenuesBielefeld also offers a number of other convention

centres, meeting rooms and conference hotels. Whether

you are looking for modern and multifunctional, a

historic setting or a cultural background, book what

suits you best!

For more information visit

www.bielefeld.de

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EVENT VENUES

CONFERENCES AND EVENT VENUESCONVENTION BUREAU

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Bielefeld – an ideal conference and seminar locationBielefeld’s balanced events infra-

structure offers lots of options for

all types of conferences, meetings,

seminars and workshops. Kongress-

büro Bielefeld is the central point

of contact on the spot for all the

relevant information to ensure

seminars and conferences held

in Bielefeld run smoothly and

produce optimum results. From the

small-scale workshop to the world

conference, the Kongressbüro is the

‘direct line’ to all the appropriate

facilities in the city and will give

neutral, professional advice in line

with the particular requirements of

your event.

• Hire of suitable meeting rooms

and conference equipment

• Coordination of hotel quotas

• Staffed conference office

• Complementary events and

activities

• Coaches and transfers

• Catering and hospitality service

• Hostesses and interpreters

• Supporting advertising and PR,

including copy and photo

service

• Booking artists

Willy-Brandt-Platz 2

33602 Bielefeld

+49 (0)5 21 51 60 99 /

+49 (0)5 21 51 39 15

+49 (0)5 21 51 61 63

kongressbuero@bielefeld

-marketing.de

www.bielefeld-marketing.de

www.bielefeld.de

Contact: Bielefeld Convention

c/o Bielefeld Marketing GmbH

Willy-Brandt-Platz 2

33602 Bielefeld

Tel. +49 (0)5 21 51 60 99 /

Tel. +49 (0)5 21 51 39 15

Fax +49 (0)5 21 51 61 63

kongressbuero@bielefeld

-marketing.de

www.bielefeld-convention.de

Bielefeld ConventionBielefeld Convention is a joint

venture between Bielefeld Mar-

keting, Verkehrsverein Bielefeld,

Stadthalle Bielefeld, Ravensber-

ger Park, Ringlokschuppen and

four major conference hotels in

the city which offers a complete

conference organising service.

From the conference centre to

hotel coordination to the comple-

mentary programme of activi-

ties, Bielefeld Convention is the

efficient conference organiser for

work and relaxation in Bielefeld.

New exhibition and events hall of Stadthalle Bielefeld

SHOPPING IN BIELEFELD

Bielefeld is the regional shopping capital, with a big

choice of outlets making it equally popular with visitors

and locals. An attractive pedestrian precinct runs from

the main railway station to Sparrenburg Castle. The

city’s many shopping streets and arcades make this

a strollers’ and shoppers’ paradise. For refreshment

in between there are plenty of inviting street cafes,

bistros and restaurants. The big department stores and

multiples are concentrated in and around Bahnhofstra-

ße. The area round Alter Markt contains a number of

specialist shops and luxury boutiques.

In 2014, Bielefeld

celebrates its 800 th

birthday!

bielefeld800.de

LEGAL NOTICE

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In cooperation with Werbeagentur Eigenrauch & PartnerKlasingstr. 1-11 33602 Bielefeld

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Responsibility for ContentHans-Rudolf Holtkamp,Bielefeld Marketing GmbH

EditorsMirjam Donnermann, Babett Herwich, Kati Bölefahr-Behrends,Bielefeld Marketing GmbH

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AdvertisingBeate Schuster,Eigenrauch & Partner, Bielefeld

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