New in Bocholt

Welcome to Bocholt - the city for everyone who appreciates a family-friendly environment with a high recreational value.

With around 73,000 inhabitants, Bocholt is the largest city in western Münsterland. Its proximity to the Netherlands and the Lower Rhine is also reflected in the mentality of its residents: open, sociable and self-confident. This is also reflected in the strong communities and the large number of clubs and societies in which Bocholt residents are active. This means that even newcomers have a good chance of quickly making new contacts and friendships.

Bocholt residents benefit from the good transport connections in all directions, and not only in their leisure activities. The medium-sized companies based in the city can also cultivate their international relationships in the best possible way. They characterise the economic structure in the city and district. Large companies from the electrical, mechanical engineering and textile industries have their headquarters here. The Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, Bocholt campus, is a centre of attraction for numerous students, who can enrol here in international management or the rarer subject of bionics.

The city centre reflects Bocholt's more than 800-year history - for example at the central market square with the historic town hall built at the beginning of the 17th century and St. George's Church. Bocholt is the right place for anyone who appreciates a metropolitan infrastructure, but at the same time doesn't want to miss out on the cosy flair of a compact medium-sized town with a high recreational value and family-friendly surroundings.

Meetings for new residents

Are you new to Bocholt and would like to get to know your new home better and meet new people at the same time? Our new citizens' welcome event on Bocholt's beautiful market square is the perfect opportunity to do just that. Come along to the welcome event followed by a guided tour of the city and get to know other new residents and make your first contacts.

When? Thursday, 11 June 2026, 5 pm

Where? The meeting point is on the market square directly in front of the historic town hall, you will be welcomed by Ludger Dieckhues, Managing Director of Wirtschaftsförderungs- und Stadtmarketing Gesellschaft Bocholt and Mayor Christian Mangen

Duration? approx. 1 to 1.5 hours

We would be delighted to welcome you. For better planning, please register in advance by 8 June 2026. The event is free of charge.

Click here to register.