Welcome [www.bielefeld.de]

Imprint
publisher:
Bielefeld Marketing GmbH
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2
D-33602 Bielefeld
Tel. +49 (0) 5 21 51 61 60
Fax +49 (0) 5 21 51 61 63
[email protected]
www.bielefeld-marketing.de
www.bielefeld.de
Welcome
editorial control:
Hans-Rudolf Holtkamp
editor:
Kati Bölefahr-Behrends
translation:
Anne Lenz-Young, Aberdeenshire
concept, text, layout, maps:
com,ma Werbeberatung, Bielefeld
printing:
Druckerei Gieselmann, Bielefeld
photos:
Bielefeld Marketing GmbH, Andreas Frücht,
Heinrich Gräfenstein, Alexander Haselhoff,
Interakteam GmbH, Dr. August Oetker Nahrungsmittel KG, Dieter Rensing, Matthias Schrumpf,
Stadthalle Bielefeld Betriebs GmbH, Thomas F.
Starke, Studio Bielesch, Irene von Uslar, Detlef Wittig
printed in Germany: January 2009
Tourist-Information
at Neuen Rathaus
Niederwall 23 · D-33602 Bielefeld
Tel. +49 (0) 5 21 51 69 99
Fax +49 (0) 5 21 17 88 11
[email protected]
www.bielefeld.de
www.bielefeld.de
Contents
First contact for visitors:
Bielefeld Marketing
Discover Bielefeld:
Places of interest
Hospitality in Bielefeld
Shopping in Bielefeld
Conferences and congresses
Business and education
Leisure and sports
Inviting events
Cultural variety
Travel connections
Welcome to Bielefeld
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
330,000 inhabitants make Bielefeld one of the 20 major cities
in Germany.
Founded as a market town around 1214, Bielefeld has
developed “along the linen thread” into a modern city. The
Linenweaver 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!
Advance Ticket Sales
Tickets for events in Bielefeld and across Germany, vouchers
for musicals, concerts, theatre, variety...
tel. (05 21) 51 69 99
www.bielefeld-ticketservice.de
First contact for visitors –
Bielefeld Marketing
For all enquiries concerning your stay in Bielefeld, Bielefeld
Marketing GmbH with its Tourist Information Centre is your
first contact address 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
Neues Rathaus
Niederwall 23
33602 Bielefeld
tel. (05 21) 51 69 99
fax (05 21) 17 88 11
[email protected]
www.bielefeld.de
Mon – Fri 9.30 – 18.00
Sat
9.30 – 16.00
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
tel. (05 21) 51 69 99
www.bielefeld.de
Events and City Management
For the planning, organising and marketing of your events
and celebrations
tel. (05 21) 51 61 60
www.bielefeld-marketing.de
Kongressbüro Bielefeld
The hotline for conferences and congresses, for events
organisers and conference partners
tel. (05 21) 51 60 99
www.bielefeld-marketing.de
Wissenschaftsbüro
The interface between universities and colleges,
businesses and the town
tel. (05 21) 51 21 13
www.bielefeld-marketing.de
Services:
Accommodation Booking Service
For more than 60 hotels and guest houses of all standards
and price categories
tel. (05 21) 51 27 50
www.bielefeld-zimmervermittlung.de
Guided Tours and Other Offers
Organisation of guided walking tours and coach tours, knowledgeable town guides, accompanying events and a variety of
complete packages
tel. (05 21) 51 61 02
www.bielefeld.de
Bielefeld tourist card –
See and Save
Free travel on busses and trams, free entry to 8 museums and
Sparrenburg Castle, a free guided city tour and discounts on 20
inviting Bielefeld attractions, including ice rink and theatre – all
this comes with our tourist cheque card, the Bielefeld Tourist Card –
available for 1 day or 3 days, for individuals or small groups.
Discover Bielefeld –
Places of interest
Discover Bielefeld – with an expert guide or on your own.
Gain insights and glimpse 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.
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.
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.
Linen Weaver Statue
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 and an events centre.
View onto Sparrenburg Castle
Old Market Square (top left)
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.
Spiegelshof
Manor house in the Weser Renaissance style with a beautiful
view towards Sparrenburg Castle. Present home of namu, the
Museum for Nature, Mankind and the Environment.
Huelsmann Museum
Churches in Bielefeld
Many religious buildings of art historical significance,
containing priceless treasures, are to be found in Bielefeld.
Well worth seeing in the old town are the Nicolai Church, the
Marien Church, the Süster Church and the former monastery
church of St. Jodokus.
Hospitality in Bielefeld
Shopping in Bielefeld
Arrive and feel at home – an extensive range of more than
60 hotels and guest houses covering all styles and prices
welcome you. In the city centre, at the edge of town, or in
the countryside – luxury and conference hotels represent
international chains, and many medium-sized and family run
establishments are looking forward to your visit
Bielefeld is the top shopping destination in East
Westfalia-Lippe. 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.
Linger and enjoy – bustling like the town itself, Bielefeld’s
pubs, cafés and restaurants await you. A great choice of
cosy Westfalian corner pubs, thriving themed entertainment
venues, and elegant gourmet restaurants is on offer. Bielefeld
has an exciting range for every occasion and for any mood.
The largest variety can be found around the old part of town,
but many pubs, restaurants, beer gardens, music bars and
discotheques further afield also promise a good time.
More information on hotels, pubs, cafés and restaurants from
Bielefeld Marketing GmbH, and at www.bielefeld.de.
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
Obernstraße
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.
Centre of Trade
Since its foundation, Bielefeld’s economic development has
been shaped largely by its merchants. Even today, trade plays
an important role in the life of the town. More than 2,000 retail
outlets bear witness to Bielefeld’s dominant position as a
dynamic commercial centre and attractive shopping destination.
Street Café
Conferences and congresses
Business and education
Bielefeld is a conference city par excellence. Easily accessible
by road and rail, with a comprehensive conference infrastructure and all relevant facilities located in the city centre.
Bielefeld’s economy covers a wide range of industrial activities
by many companies, some of international renown. Well-known
names include Dr. Oetker, Seidensticker, Dr. Wolff, Dürkopp,
Gildemeister, Gundlach and Schüco. Bielefeld has a high
profile in the health services sector. The von Bodelschwingh
institution at Bethel and the Protestant Johanneswerk house
the largest community care facilities in Europe.
Ravensberg Spinning Mill
As a multi-functional convention centre, the Stadthalle Bielefeld (pictured above) has extensive conferencing capacity.
The arts and events centres at Ravensberg Park and the
Ringlokschuppen, a former roundhouse engine shed, also
offer flexible facilities. A wide variety of other conference
venues and hotels is available.
Kongressbüro
of Bielefeld Marketing GmbH is the hotline linking event organisers
and conference partners. Its services cover organisational guidance,
complete events management, and co-ordination of complementary
programmes. For contacts and addresses see First contact for
visitors: Bielefeld Marketing.
Dr. Oetker World
“Education made in Bielefeld” means living and learning in
a young, dynamic centre. With around 30,000 students, an
internationally renowned university (pictured above), and
seven excellent further education colleges, Bielefeld is a town
of science and research, and the leading tertiary education
location in East Westfalia-Lippe. More than 100 primary
and secondary schools, occupational colleges and training
institutions supplement the broad spectrum of state general
education.
Special attractions are the centrally situated Ishara sports
and leisure pool complex, and the climbing park at Johannisberg. Many more facilities enable the enthusiast to pursue
sports and leisure activities like badminton, tennis, golf and
horse riding.
Leisure and sports
Bielefeld nestles within a unique range of hills. The heights
of the Teutoburg Forest stretch from the southeast to the
northwest, reaching into the heart of the town. Criss-crossing
Bielefeld, 580 km of walking trails encourage long-distance
hikes or gentle strolls.
Favourite destinations are the Olderdissen Wildlife Park with
over 450 animals of 100 species, the Botanical Garden with its
extensive collection of plants from all over the world, and the
Obersee Lake in the district of Schildesche.
More active pursuits are available in over 100 sports facilities.
The SchücoArena is home to First Division football club DSC
Arminia Bielefeld. The large multi-purpose sports complex at
Seidensticker Halle often hosts capacity events. Further sports
venues include an ice rink and many open air and indoor public swimming pools.
Ishara Sports and Leisure Pool
Favourites for short excursions are the Hermannsdenkmal
monument, the Externsteine rock formation, and the Safari
and Hollywood Park at Stukenbrock nearby. Further interesting destinations include the old Hanseatic town of Lemgo,
Detmold with its royal palace and the Westfalian open air
museum, and MARTa in Herford, an art gallery providing
unique insights into contemporary art.
Climbing and Teampark
International Sporting Events
Cycling at the Obersee Lake
in and around Bielefeld include the annual Hermannslauf, a
multi-terrain run over 31km 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.
Carnival of Cultures
An international street carnival of cultural superlatives in
June, with artists from all over the world in a colourful parade.
Sparrenburg Festival (top left)
The end of July sees the annual mediaeval spectacular at
Sparrenburg Castle with its busy events programme, a regular
highlight of the Bielefeld events calendar for many years.
Wine Fair
In September, wine growers and merchants present German
wines in the atmospheric surroundings of the Old Market
Square.
Inviting events
Throughout the year, colourful events and festivals with the
theme “Bielefeld – simply inviting” entice you to visit the
town. Highlights include one-off events and annual festivals
drawing crowds from far and wide.
Nachtansichten – meeting art in Bielefeld
Open viewing night at Bielefeld galleries, museums and
churches in April.
La Strada
This open-air motor show invites to the town centre in May.
Leineweber Market
At the end of May, “the three wild days in East Westfalia”,
with stage shows, showmen and food and drinks stalls,
attract hundreds of thousands to the biggest street fair
in the region.
Christmas Market
Stadtwerke run&roll day
Running, walking, skating on the Ostwestfalendamm trunk
road – a must for all sports enthusiasts in September!
“Oktoberfest”
Traditional Bavarian-style evening with authentic atmosphere
in the Seidensticker Halle.
Christmas Market
During the whole of Advent and Christmas, more than 100
festively decorated half-timbered stalls tempt you with arts
and crafts, mulled wine and many more delicacies in the
centre of town.
Carnival of Cultures
KulturSommer Bielefeld
An exciting cultural summer events programme invites
you into Bielefeld’s most picturesque squares from May
to September.
Taking Part is Easy
For many of the events listed above, Bielefeld Marketing offers
special tailor-made packages. A detailed summary of all festivals,
events and dates is available on the official events calendars and
at www.bielefeld.de
The lovingly restored buildings of the Ravensberg Spinning
Mill house the History Museum with a lively presentation of
the history of Bielefeld and its surrounding area. The Huelsmann Museum displays applied arts and crafts in the former
manager’s mansion next door.
Cultural variety
Theatre and art lovers are spoilt for choice in Bielefeld.
Productions of drama, opera, ballet and musicals at the Stadttheater are as well received as the classical music concerts
in the Rudolf-Oetker-Halle with its excellent acoustics. The
Stadthalle Bielefeld convention centre, Seidensticker Halle,
Ravensberg Park and the Ringlokschuppen are venues for big
international concerts and other cultural events.
Independent theatre, cabaret and club concerts are regularly
staged at numerous venues. The Bunker Ulmenwall enjoys
great popularity on the international jazz circuit.
Kunsthalle Bielefeld
Other favourites among visitors are namu (the Museum for
Nature, Mankind, and the Environment), the Farmhouse
Museum and the half-timbered houses of the Museumshof
Senne. Rewarding destinations include the German Fan
Museum, the Linen Works Museum Wäschefabrik, the historical collection at the von Bodelschwingh institution at Bethel,
the Educational Museum, and the Museum Osthus School.
A variety of public and private galleries offer art lovers and
collectors a wide choice.
Concert in the Ravensberg Park
Bielefeld’s museums boast an exciting programme.
The Kunsthalle Bielefeld houses a large permanent
collection and hosts many renowned changing exhibitions.
The Bielefelder Kunstverein/Museum Waldhof concentrates
on showing contemporary art.
Bielefeld Children’s Choir
Hands-on Museums...
… are welcoming visitors in Bielefeld with educational concepts such
as painting workshops at Kunsthalle Bielefeld. Touch real history at
the History Museum and the preserved factory building of the Linen
Works Museum. Regional social history comes alive in the authentic
setting of the Farmhouse Museum.
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Paderborn/Lippstadt airport (45km)
Hannover airport (120km)
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Tourist-Information
Neues Rathaus
Well Connected
Due to its central location, Bielefeld is easily accessible from all
parts of Germany. In the city, an extensive public transport network
with regular services guarantees optimum travel connections.
Multi-storey and other car parks in the city centre provide space for
10,000 cars. A well signposted parking guidance system starting on
the major approach roads makes parking easy for visitors.
timetable and
ticket advice
„Der Sechser“
+49 (0) 18 03 50 40 30
(0.09 €/min. from a German landline,
prices for mobile phone networks
and foreign networks may vary.)
www.dersechser.de
Imprint
publisher:
Bielefeld Marketing GmbH
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2
D-33602 Bielefeld
Tel. +49 (0) 5 21 51 61 60
Fax +49 (0) 5 21 51 61 63
[email protected]
www.bielefeld-marketing.de
www.bielefeld.de
Welcome
editorial control:
Hans-Rudolf Holtkamp
editor:
Kati Bölefahr-Behrends
translation:
Anne Lenz-Young, Aberdeenshire
concept, text, layout, maps:
com,ma Werbeberatung, Bielefeld
printing:
Druckerei Gieselmann, Bielefeld
photos:
Bielefeld Marketing GmbH, Andreas Frücht,
Heinrich Gräfenstein, Alexander Haselhoff,
Interakteam GmbH, Dr. August Oetker Nahrungsmittel KG, Dieter Rensing, Matthias Schrumpf,
Stadthalle Bielefeld Betriebs GmbH, Thomas F.
Starke, Studio Bielesch, Irene von Uslar, Detlef Wittig
printed in Germany: January 2009
Tourist-Information
at Neuen Rathaus
Niederwall 23 · D-33602 Bielefeld
Tel. +49 (0) 5 21 51 69 99
Fax +49 (0) 5 21 17 88 11
[email protected]
www.bielefeld.de
www.bielefeld.de