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Bielefeld (German pronunciation: [ˈbiːləfɛlt] ⓘ) is a city in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe Region in the north-east of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 341,755, [3] it is also the most populous city in the administrative region (Regierungsbezirk) of Detmold and the 18th largest city in Germany.
Location: Detmold, Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Central Europe, Europe. View on OpenStreetMap.
Bielefeld, situated in North Rhine-Westphalia, is a vibrant city with a mix of cultural attractions and green spaces. Known for its university and historical landmarks, it offers a dynamic living environment. The Sparrenburg Castle is a medieval fortress overlooking the city.
Where is Bielefeld located? Bielefeld is located in Germany (Regierungsbezirk Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia) and time zone Europe/Berlin. Places nearby are Werther, Steinhagen and Enger. Cologne is 175 km away, Hamburg is 204 km away and Frankfurt am Main is 211 km away as the crow flies.
- Sparrenburg
- Kunsthalle Bielefeld
- Altes Rathaus
- Stadttheater
- Dr. Oetker Welt
- Ravensberger Spinnerei
- Heimat-Tierpark Olderdissen
- Alter Markt
- Altstädter Nicolaikirche
- Botanischer Garten
Bielefeld’s top historical monument is a castle rising over the south side of the city from the Sparrenberg hill. The castle is on the eastern limit of the massive Tutoburg Forest, which goes on for miles to the west and south of the city. Sparrenburg’s origins go back to the 13th century and during the 30 Years’ War in the 1600s it was coveted by ...
The city’s fine arts museum is in a building designed by feted American architect Philip Johnson in the 1960s, and has galleries for art from the 20th and 21st centuries. Some of the earliest works here are by Der Blaue Reiter, the Munich-based Expressionist group, and the Bauhaus artists Oskar Schlemmer and László Moholy-Nagy. There are also piece...
On Rathausplatz the old town hall holds the offices of Bielefeld’s mayor, while the remainder of the city’s administration has been moved to the modern extension the Neues Rathaus, built in the 1980s. The original building was finished in 1903 in a blend of Gothic Revival and Neo-Renaissance. Standing in front, get a good look at the main gable, wh...
Next to the Altes Rathaus and built around the same time, the Stadttheater is an Art Nouveau opera house with solemn Baroque influences. The building came through a refit in 2006 to keep it in line with international opera standards and is the largest theatre in the East-Westphalia region. There are around 500 opera, theatre and ballet performances...
Bielefeld is the home of the international food processing company, Dr. Oetker. It all began at the end of the 19th century when the original Dr. Oetker developed a raising agent people could use for home baking. Five generations later, the brand’s museum at a former custard factory is open for tours. Over nine exhibitions you can learn how raw mat...
In the Mitte district the Ravensberger Spinnerei was at one point the largest flax spinning mill in Europe, with 20,000 spindles whizzing during the peak of production. Bed linen, shirts and tablecloths were among the textiles produced here. The complex was built in the 1850s in a Romantic, castle-like style with crenellated walls. That main facade...
In the Teutoburg Forest, the Heimat-Tierpark Olderdissen is a zoo for European species, and a favourite day out for families. The outdoor enclosures, couched in woodland, have been brought up to modern husbandry standards and contain Alpine marmots, brown bears, beavers, wild boars, lynxes, wild cats, highland cattle, mouflons, bison and chamois. T...
Maybe the most picturesque spot in central Bielefeld is where the city’s market traded until 1903. This compact square is framed by lovingly restored Renaissance gabled houses, once owned by Burghers. The prettiest of all, and one of the symbols of the city is the Late Gothic Crüwell-Haus from 1530. On Piggenstraße you can set foot inside the lobby...
Right by the Alter Markt is Bielefeld’s oldest city church. The Altstädter Nicolaikirche got its present Gothic design in the 14th century but dates back 100 years before that. In 1944 it was hit by a bomb, which destroyed everything except the lower walls. Most of the Gothic architecture was revived, except on the 81.5-metre tower, which has a con...
On the Kahlenberg hill to the southwest of the centre, the Botanischer Garten celebrated its centenary in 2012. The park has lots to delight horticulture enthusiasts, but for everyone else is a great pick for a calming stroll. Planted across four hectares are 2,500 species, which are organised according to their natural environements: There’s an al...
Bielefeld became a university city in 1969. The largest of the city's six higher education institutions is located on the outskirts of the Teutoburg Forest and is home to the 300-metre-long Great Hall – a popular meeting place of architectural note.
Nov 29, 2023 · State: North Rhine-Westphalia. District: Urban district. Population: ~ 350,000. Last Updated: November 29, 2023. . Maps of Germany. Germany maps. Cities.
