Kemnade Castle

Partially reconstructed ruins of medieval castle, great vista over Ruhr Valley. Location of granting Bochum's town rights in 1321. Today it houses a restaurant.

Small slightly outdated but clean public open-air swimming pool, diving boards, public and private changing rooms, child pool. Open 16 May — 25 Aug, early/longer if weather permits.

Old defunct steel works turned museum, blast furnace open for visitors exploring on their own or on guided tours, tours for children available. Wheelchair accessible, blast furnace requires lift to work. Anchor point of the Industrial Heritage Route (Route der Industriekultur).

remains of the historic city wall. Protecting the narrow streets and buildings behind it from attacking troops and bandits, most of it eventually was broken down at start of the 1800s, sections in the southeast and northwest remain standing.

Church square surrounded by medieval houses. Restaurants, old headstones, a war monument, cobblestone paving: A picturesque European square.

Christmas Market annually, late Nov - late Dec. Food, drinks, souvenirs between half-timbered houses.