St Nicholas stocking campaign successful

Over 700 boots were found in the shops on St Nicholas' Day

Yesterday afternoon, St Nicholas was once again out and about in Bocholt city centre, helping the children to find their boots filled with goodies. He not only carried the well-known Golden Book with him, in which he had noted all the boot numbers and the respective shops, but also had a friendly smile and kind words for every child who approached him with curiosity. From 2 p.m. onwards, St Nicholas had his...

Christmas market programme 08 to 10 December

Django Flint as the highlight of the third Christmas market weekend

This Christmas market weekend will once again feature a varied musical programme. From 8 - 10 December, visitors to the market square under the arches of the historic town hall can look forward to the well-known Bocholt duo Django Flint, among others. The following live programme is planned for the following days: Friday 08.12.23 15.00 - 17.30 DJ Klaus Lensing A varied programme of...

Municipal schools receive new telephone numbers

The communication technology at municipal schools is currently being modernised. In the course of this, the schools will receive new telephone numbers. The changeover will take place gradually from August 2023. The following schools have already received new telephone numbers:

Sport: All grass pitches in Bocholt closed

Due to the persistently wet weather, all grass pitches in the city area are currently unplayable and will therefore be closed today, Wednesday, 6 December 2023.

Bargain shelf with Christmas decorations at the ESB

Well-preserved remaining items from the bulky waste exchange // Exchange also possible

A shelf with well-preserved Christmas decorations now stands in the entrance area of the recycling centre building of the waste disposal and service company (ESB). After the last bulky waste exchange, it is filled with all kinds of small items that were left over from the bulky waste exchange and are far too good for the rubbish bin. Visitors to the recycling centre can help themselves while stocks last.

City publishes qualified rent index for 2024

According to a survey of around 2000 landlords and landladies

After surveying around 2,000 owners of rented flats this summer, the city of Bocholt has now published the updated qualified rent index. It can now be viewed on the city's website.

Bocholt treasure chest campaign starts on 8 December

The ISG Altstadt Bocholt's big Christmas campaign with lots of great prizes

Once again this year, the large treasure chest will be available for all treasure hunters in a prominent location on the market square in front of the historic town hall from Friday, 8 December. From Wednesday (6 December), all customers and visitors will receive free keys with their purchases from the participating shops. These can then be tried out at the treasure chest from Friday, 8 December until Sunday, 17...

"Bocholt sings in Advent!" on 16 December 2023

Singing Christmas carols together on Neutorplatz

On Saturday, 16 December, Neutorplatz in front of the Stadtsparkasse will become a festive meeting place. In the style of the former "Christmas carol refresher seminar" organised by the Pepperoni stage, the Bocholt Community Foundation is presenting the event "Bocholt sings in Advent!", at which the people of Bocholt can immerse themselves in the pre-Christmas atmosphere of Advent together. In cooperation with...

New tear-off map for the city centre

The Tourist-Info Bocholt and Stadtmarketing Bocholt are pleased to present the new Bocholt city centre map, which is intended to serve as an initial orientation aid for visitors to Bocholt. The city centre map provides a detailed overview of numerous sights, tourist attractions and other highlights that the city has to offer. The city centre map was developed in cooperation with the city of Bocholt to support...

Sport: All grass sports pitches in Bocholt closed on Monday and Tuesday

Due to the current weather conditions, all grass sports pitches in the city area are currently unplayable. It will not be possible to use them today, Monday 4 December 2023, or tomorrow, Tuesday 5 December 2023.