Restrictions due to tree maintenance work on Herzogstraße

One-way closure to motor vehicle traffic; 30 km/h speed limit in the work zone

Due to upcoming tree maintenance work, there will be temporary restrictions on vehicle and pedestrian traffic along Herzogstraße. To improve road safety, the speed limit will be reduced to 30 km/h in the vicinity of the respective work zones. One lane will remain open to motor vehicles in each of the affected sections.

Bocholt Puppet Theatre Festival: Fun, interactive theatre for children

Performance on 15 September at 3 pm // Buy tickets online

On Tuesday 15 September at 3 pm, the puppet show "Furzipups the Rattling Dragon" will take place in the Wissing-Flinzenberg Hall in Barlo. The Cologne Puppet Theatre, featuring Andreas Blaschke, presents this hilarious adventure for children aged 3 and over. The performance lasts approximately 50 minutes.

FW Bocholt: Road traffic accident and two fire call-outs

Bocholt (ots) - In the early evening, at around 6.00 pm, the fire brigade was called to a road traffic accident on Dixperloer Straße. Two cars had collided in a rear-end collision. When the alarm was raised, it was initially assumed that one person was trapped inside a vehicle. However, the person had already been freed from the vehicle whilst the fire brigade was still on its way. A total of two people...

The town of Bocholt is launching a trial of smart parking sensors

Several car parks are being upgraded // Car park occupancy figures will soon be available online

This week, the town of Bocholt began installing smart parking sensors in public car parks. The first sensors for monitoring occupancy have already been fitted in the car parks between Dietrichstraße and Hermannstraße. The project forms part of the city council's digital strategy and digital urban development initiatives, aimed at making it easier to find a parking space in the city centre in real time in future.

The town of Bocholt is launching a trial of smart parking sensors

Several car parks are being upgraded // Car park occupancy figures will soon be available online

This week, the town of Bocholt began installing smart parking sensors in public car parks. The first sensors for monitoring occupancy have already been fitted in the car parks between Dietrichstraße and Hermannstraße. The project forms part of the city council's digital strategy and digital urban development initiatives, aimed at making it easier to find a parking space in the city centre in real time in future.

Two events on queer life at the LernWerk in Bocholt

Opening of the exhibition "Feldwege zum Coming-out" // Free admission to all events

In the run-up to the 2nd Bocholt CSD, two events will take place on Sunday 16 August 2026 at the LernWerk on Industriestraße. The programme includes an information and discussion session on HIV, as well as the opening of an audio exhibition on coming-out experiences. Admission is free.

Sewer works: Road closure on Sonnenscheinstraße

17 to 31 August 2026 // Complete closure due to sewer works

From 17 to 31 August 2026, Sonnenscheinstraße will be completely closed at the junction with Schulstraße due to sewer works.

City history: The origins of Langenberg Park

City Archives' Photo of the Month for August // The name 'Langenbergpark' carved in stone in 1939

The Bocholt City Archives' "Photo of the Month" for August shows the western entrance to Langenberg Park in 1939.

Bocholt Club Fair: High demand for stand spaces

Fair on Sunday, 27 September // 72 stalls for clubs

Preparations for this year's clubs' fair in September are entering their final phase: 65 out of 72 stand spaces have already been allocated, meaning the majority of spaces are now booked. Clubs and organisations wishing to showcase themselves can still register for the few remaining spaces.

No further items will be accepted for the bulky waste collection in September

Next bulky waste collection day on 5 September

The Waste Advisory Service at the Waste Management and Services Company (ESB) has announced that the collection of items for the next bulky waste exchange has now closed. This popular event will take place again on Saturday 5 September, from 10 am to 12 noon, at the ESB.