Bielefeld

Bielefeld is the cultural and economic center of the Ostwestfahlen-Lippe region, and with nearly 330,000 inhabitants, is one of Germany’s 20 largest cities. Founded in 1214 as a merchant town, Bielefeld is now a young university town, with a university, six technical colleges, and about 35,000 students. As economic center, many well-known international companies, including Dr. Oetker, Schüco, Seidenstricker, JAB, Anstoetz, and Alcina, are based in Bielefeld.

The Teutoberg Forest stretches from northwest to southeast from one end of the city to the other. Its 4,800 hectares (nearly 12,000 acres) of woodland and some 580 km (360 miles) of hiking trails invites you to go hiking, biking, or climbing. Visitors will find many interesting excursion destinations – from the climbing on the Johannisberg to the animal park Olderdissen, with more than 450 native animals. A bit further to the north of the city is the recreational area of the 15-hectare (37-acre) Obersee (Ober Lake).

The Sparrenburg Castle presides high up on the Bielefeld Pass not far from the Old City and is one of the most popular landmarks. In the heart of the Old City, the Old Market, with its historic facades and gables, is inviting for strolling. The Leineweber (linen weavers) monument in the Kirchpark (church park) of the Old City recalls the previous importance of the textile industry for the development of the city. Bielefeld has an active theater, art, and music scene; the Bielefeld Kunsthalle (Art Museum and Exhibition Hall) is one of the more important museums for modern and contemporary art. It is famous for its highly acclaimed exhibition and its fascination architecture.

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