City administration closed on Ascension Day

The city administration of Bocholt informs about the opening hours on Ascension Day.

Bocholt thanks volunteers: big thank-you party on 6 July at DJK Liedern

"Public" Invitation to all volunteers // Registration by 16 June 2025

he city of Bocholt invites all voluntary and unpaid citizens to a big thank-you party on Sunday, 6 July 2025, from 2 p.m. on the club grounds of DJK Liedern. With this event, the city administration would like to show recognition and appreciation to the volunteers for their commitment.

CITY CYCLING 2025: Bocholt once again beats last year's result

Cycled around the world 17 times // You can add your name until 28 May 2025

The campaign period for this year's CITY CYCLING for Bocholt ended on 21 May 2025. Once again, the previous year's results were surpassed on this date. The kilometres cycled during the campaign period can still be added until 28 May.

Bocholt strengthens counselling and support for senior citizens

Open consultation hours and newsletter successfully launched in May

The Bocholt Senior Citizens' Office offers older people and their relatives support in various areas of life. The aim is to offer older people the opportunity to remain in their familiar surroundings for as long as possible.

Sunbathing lawn and sandy beach at Lake Aa are ready

Opening on Saturday, 24 May 2025, start of the bathing season on 7 June 2025 // Turf well established

From Saturday, 24 May 2025, the sunbathing lawn with sandy beach at Bocholter Aasee will be open to the public again. The area was last used for the temporary storage of sediment during work on the Aasee inlet. After extensive repair work and re-vegetation, the popular leisure facility is now ready for use again.

Review of a successful women's education seminar

Seminar from 12 to 15 May 2025 in Potsdam and Berlin

Under the motto "Role Models - Women work(ing) for more equality in society, culture and politics", a number of committed women from Bocholt and the surrounding area went on a four-day study trip to Potsdam and Berlin from 12 to 15 May 2025.

Favourite poems and own poetry from Bocholt wanted

Poetic event (Ge)Dicht an die Nacht on 19 July 2025 // Submission deadline on 10 July 2025

The event "(Ge)Dicht an die Nacht" will take place on 19 July between 20:30 and 22:30 in the surroundings of the Bocholter Strandcafé. On this day, members of the Stadtensemble Münster will recite selected poetry by the light of candles and torches. Requests for recitals can be submitted now.

Business Breakfast Business Break took place on 22 May

Tech Provider at the Westfälische Hochschule Bocholt, Darren Ajuzie presents his portfolio of tasks

At the first business breakfast of 2025, organised by the Bocholt Economic Development Agency and the Entrepreneurs' Association, around 30 interested entrepreneurs were able to gain insights into the cooperation between the university and business. At the Hotel Residenz, Darren Ajuzie, Tech Provider at the Westfälische Hochschule Bocholt, presented himself and his tasks. In his presentation entitled...

"Nettes and bric-a-brac" at the bulky waste exchange on Saturday

Saturday, 24 May 2025 // 10 am to 12 noon at the ESB recycling centre // Sale on a donation basis

The waste advisory service of the waste disposal and service company (ESB) invites you to the first bulky waste exchange of the year. On 24 May, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, junk enthusiasts can search for exciting finds in the vehicle hall at Schaffeldstraße 74 and give them a new home for a donation.

The special film "Surf on, Europe!"

Extraordinary documentary film on Tuesday, 27 May 2025 // 8 pm at the Kinodrom // Admission 7 euros

On 27 May, the city of Bocholt will be presenting a documentary about three surfing enthusiasts in the "The Special Film" series, which impressively highlights the social and political challenges in modern Europe. The "EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt" is a co-operation partner and offers the opportunity for a discussion afterwards if interested.