Bielefeld from A to Z |
| Arminia |
| DSC Arminia Bielefeld is a soccer club with a long tradition.
Arminia plays in the German first national league, the Erste Bundesliga.
For further information turn to: http://www.dsc-arminia-bielefeld.de/ |
| Bethel |
| Bethel, a district of Bielefeld, is itself a small town,
a town of hospitals, nursing homes, schools, welfare institutions etc.,
a centre for epilepsy research of world reputation.
Now the largest institution of its kind in Europe, Bethel was founded in 1867
and it was deeply influenced by Pastor Bodelschwingh,
who became the leader of Bethel in 1872. Further information:http://www.bethel.de/ |
| Cinema |
| There are many cinemas (Kinos) in Bielefeld, for example CineStar and CineMaxx. For further information click here. |
| Döner |
| The most popular fast food in Bielefeld is the Turkish Döner. You find a Döner takeaway at nearly every street corner. Prices range from 2 Euros to 4 Euros. |
| Einkaufspassage |
| Bielefeld is the best town for shopping in the region. There are six shopping malls (Einkaufspassagen) you can go to on a shopping spree. |
| Far Out Tanztempel |
| DA "dancing temple", a small discotheque for people who are really eager to dance, right in the centre of Bielefeld. Address: Niederwall |
| Grest'scher Hof |
| This is a manor house in the centre of Bielefeld. The manor house was built in the 16th century. The oriel and the tower for the stairwell are especially interesting. |
| Hauptbahnhof |
| The main railway station (Hauptbahnhof) of Bielefeld was built in 1910. The building is a fine example of art nouveau. Fast trains like the ICE as well as local trains leave from this station. |
| Ishara |
| There are many swimming pools in Bielefeld. The indoor swimming pool Ishara is one of the best sport and leisure pools.The name Ishara is of oriental origin. In the old orient Ishara was revered as the goddess of water and springs. |
| Jahnplatz |
| A central sqare, the centre for public transport. From here you can take busses and trams that take you to most parts of Bielefeld. |
| Kunsthalle |
| Kunsthalle is a well-known museum of modern art. The building itself is a famous piece of architecture.
For further information turn to:http://www.kunsthalle-bielefeld.de/ |
| Leinenweberdenkmal |
| This is a monument for the hard working linen weavers of the Ravensberg region. The linen weavers were of great importance for this region. The monument is by Hans Perathoner. |
| moBiel |
| moBiel is a company that is part of the town's department of works. It is the company for public transport in Bielefeld. About 160 000 people take busses and trams of this company daily. |
| Nachtarena |
| Nachtarena is a discotheque which is very popular with young people because it is very easy to get there .For further information click here. |
| Oetker |
| In Germany nearly everybody knows the food company Oetker famous for example for its pizzas and desserts. The company was founded more than 100 years ago and is still family owned. Today the company is represented in many countries. The company is located in the centre of Bielefeld close to the Teutoburg Forrest. Wald. |
| Prime |
| Prime is among the best discotheques in the region. Further information:http://www.come-to-prime.de/ |
| Quality Hotel Bielefeld |
| One of the many hotels in Bielefeld. It is located in the district Sennestadt and has 85 rooms. |
| Ravensberger Spinnerei |
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Die This spinning mill was built between 1855 and 1877. In the 19th and 20th century it was among the leading spinning mills for flax.
For further information click here. |
| Sparrenburg |
| Sparrenburg castle is the symbol of Bielefeld. The castle was built between 1240 and 1250.
For further information click here. |
| Tierpark Olderdissen |
| This small zoo for native species was founded in 1928. The zoo has about 400 000 visitors annually. |
| Universität Bielefeld |
| Other than at many other universities all the most important faculties of Bielefeld university are within one large building. The university library ranks among the best in Europe. Bielefeld university has about 20 000 students. |
| Vis-a-Vis |
| There are many pubs in Bielefeld. If you feel like having a nice cool beer, Vis-à-vis is one of the pubs for you. The pub is at Herforderstraße 10. |
| Wiesenbad |
| Wiesenbad is a classic old outdoor swimming pool. It is very popular because it is right in the centre of Bielefeld .
For further information click here. |
| Xi-Hu-Chinarestaurant |
| Feel like having Asian food ? Then this is the right place for you. This Chinese restaurant is at Heeperstr. 156. |
| Yogo-Schule Viveka Fabry Ellen |
| Apart from many normal schools you also get the yoga school Viveka Fabry Ellen in Bielefeld. So if you feel like meditating, get going and join that school. |
| ZiF |
| ZiF is short for Zentrum für interdisziplinäre Forschung , Centre for Interdisciplinary Research. The ZiF is part of Bielefeld university and it is a meeting place for scientists and scholars from all over the world. So for example scientists from South Africa, Israel, USA and Canada might meet here to discuss their research projects. |